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ATF: Until recreational cannabis is federally legalized, pot users cannot own guns
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives on Tuesday released clarification for gun owners and potential gun owners with Minnesota's recreational cannabis bill signed into law.
Gov. Tim Walz signs recreational cannabis bill into law
Minnesota has officially become the 23rd state to legalize recreational cannabis use -- but don't light up just yet.
Adult changing tables are now Minnesota law in all new public restrooms
When Linda Hood, a marathoner who lost the use of her legs from a virus, became Miss Wheelchair Minnesota in early 2022, she declared it her mission to get adult changing tables in public restrooms.
Work begins on MnDOT's massive, multiyear I-494 construction project
The $377 million project is expected to be complete by fall 2026.
How Leeann Chin built her Asian cuisine empire from the ground up
You likely know the name Leeann Chin, as her chain of Chinese restaurants is a Minnesota staple. But few know the dramatic way it all came to be. It's actually a veritable Hollywood story.
Here's why Minnesota's mosquito season will be (and already is) so intense this year
Just like construction, we complain about mosquitoes every summer. But this year, experts say we have a good reason.
Minnesotans can now get rebates up to $1,500 for e-bikes
A new program may save you money if you're in the market for a bicycle with a battery-powered boost.
Minneapolis police offering salaries, free tuition for community service officers
The largest police department in Minnesota is looking for hundreds of new officers and 911 operators.
Minnesota timber farmer helping to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral
Four years in, architects are celebrating a huge step toward restoration as they raise the first portion of a massive oak framework in a workshop in western France. They're getting help from timber framer Peter Henrikson from Grand Marais.
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The greatest songs of the '90s, all in one playlist
First it was songs from the '70s for the first 2023 day with high temperatures in the 70s. Then, almost overnight, our '80s playlist for the first day in the '80s. Now, we're finally up to that pivotal nexus of Gen X and millennials -- the '90s.
Earth is "really quite sick now" and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says
A new study says Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into "the danger zone," not just for an overheating planet that's losing its natural areas, but for well-being of people living on it.
Here's why Minnesota's mosquito season will be (and already is) so intense this year
Just like construction, we complain about mosquitoes every summer. But this year, experts say we have a good reason.
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NEXT Weather: Noon forecast from May 31, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that we're looking at a continuation of these hot days through the week.
Minnesota timber farmer helping to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral
It's been four years since a devastating fire tore through the roof of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Does bipartisan debt ceiling deal have the votes to pass?
All eyes are on the House of Representatives as the bipartisan deal to raise the debt ceiling goes to a full House vote later Wednesday.
Mankato police chase leads to discovery of stabbed passenger
Mankato police found a woman stabbed multiple times in the passenger seat of a car after a chase that ended in a crash.
With 90-degree highs, students are beating the heat
The heat can be especially tough on anyone still in a classroom this time of year.
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Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell not concerned about Jefferson's OTA absence, Addison's injury
Neither of the Minnesota Vikings' top two receivers are on the field for organized team activities, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said neither situation concerns him.
Bregman, McCormick homer to help Astros beat Twins 5-1
Alex Bregman and Chas McCormick each homered in the second inning and had two RBIs and the Houston Astros built a big lead early and beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Wings beat Lynx 94-89 behind three 20-point scorers
Natasha Howard scored 25 points, Satou Sabally had 23 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals and the Dallas Wings beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-89.
Minnesota bowler Nick Pate brings home gold for Team USA
A Minnesotan has brought home the gold for Team USA following an international bowling tournament. The team competed in the PANAM Male Bowling Championships in the Dominican Republic this weekend.
Vikings to host Titans, Cards for joint training camp practices in successive weeks
The Minnesota Vikings will have two different teams come to training camp this year.
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How many workers get paid holidays off?
For millions of Americans, Tuesday was their first day back at work after a long weekend. But we know not everyone has that same privilege.
Good Question: Why are people using diabetes medication to lose weight?
You may have seen videos on TikTok or heard celebrities talking about Ozempic or Wegovy. They're medications used to treat diabetes. And now, for a lot of users, to lose weight.
Why is loneliness bad for our health? And how can we help ourselves and others?
As the country navigates the end of a pandemic, the U.S. surgeon general said Americans are suffering from an epidemic: Loneliness.
How does AAA calculate travel projections?
AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, which is a very specific number.
Twin Cities rush hour more unpredictable than it was pre-pandemic
The pandemic changed just about everything in our lives, including traffic. Marie from Little Canada wanted to know, "when is the actual rush hour these days?" Good Question.
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How Leeann Chin built her Asian cuisine empire from the ground up
You likely know the name Leeann Chin, as her chain of Chinese restaurants is a Minnesota staple. But few know the dramatic way it all came to be. It's actually a veritable Hollywood story.
Adult changing tables are now Minnesota law in all new public restrooms
When Linda Hood, a marathoner who lost the use of her legs from a virus, became Miss Wheelchair Minnesota in early 2022, she declared it her mission to get adult changing tables in public restrooms.
Owner of one of the Twin Cities' largest trees prepares to move to retirement home
Sunny Sonnheim's house gets an awful lot of shade. That's because tucked away in the backyard of her White Bear Lake home looms a giant cottonwood tree.
"One Vivid Night" in Nordeast to support BIPOC artists
WCCO talked with the creator who is an avid aerial performer, and she said there will be preshow demos and then a show based on her depiction of Black Fairies.
Hundreds gather at 38th and Chicago for vigil to honor life of George Floyd
Hundreds gathered where George Floyd was murdered to pay respects and experience the community that's built up around this site.
Neighborhood in a pique after preening peacock pinched by Eden Prairie powers that be
While no one knows why, there's been at least one peacock living in the neighborhood since the 90s.
Owner of food studio near George Floyd square says goal is to "keep this space sustainable"
Minneapolis is a community still grappling with the murder of George Floyd three years later. For a time, Lachelle Cunningham said it was challenging to step inside CityFoodStudio, because of its location in the space now known as George Floyd Square.
Business owners at George Floyd Square say area has seen positive change
New businesses and entrepreneurs are taking up space in a place that was once hard to access.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesota Fishing Opener 2023
Many WCCO viewers across the state Saturday took part in the unofficial start to Minnesota summer -- the fishing opener.
Gallery: Joe Kapp, former Vikings QB who led team to first Super Bowl, dies at 85
Joe Kapp, the quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance, has reportedly died. Kapp played three seasons with the Vikings, amassing a 23-12-3 record. He captained the Vikings to Super Bowl IV, which they lost 23-7 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Former President Trump's arraignment draws protesters, heightened security in NYC
Crowds gathered both to support and protest against former President Donald Trump as he was expected to surrender to authorities in appear in court in Lower Manhattan for the first time to face criminal charges, a historic first .
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Janelle Monáe coming to The Armory on Sept. 11
Award-winning singer and actress Janelle Monáe will stop by The Armory on Sept. 11 as part of her Age of Pleasure Tour.
Read the full 321-page recreational cannabis bill here
Curious about what specificlly is in the bill? Here's the full document from start to finish. You may want to reserve some serious time to get through it, though.
What you need to know about loan forgiveness for healthcare workers in Minnesota
What you need to know -- and who qualifies -- for loan forgiveness under the DFL's recently passed "Nurse and Patient Safety Act."
Cable barrier, guardrail installation in Champlin and Brooklyn Park will begin June 5
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin installing high-tension cable barrier and new guardrail on Highway 169 in Champlin and Brooklyn Park on June 5.
DFL bans Nasri Warsame from seeking endorsements after Ward 10 convention fight
The Minnesota DFL has voted to ban a man from ever getting the party's endorsement for any office under a new rule.
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Minnesota timber farmer helping to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral
Four years in, architects are celebrating a huge step toward restoration as they raise the first portion of a massive oak framework in a workshop in western France. They're getting help from timber framer Peter Henrikson from Grand Marais.
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"Unusual event" causes automatic shutdown at Prairie Island nuclear plant
Xcel Energy said there was "no threat to plant staff or to the public at any point."
Richfield man pleads guilty to possessing a full auto switch Glock
A Richfield man pleads guilty to illegally possessing a firearm with an attached "switch," making it a fully automatic weapon.
BCA, police investigating after person found dead in Owatonna
Authorities are investigating after a person was found dead in Owatonna Tuesday night.
Read the full 321-page recreational cannabis bill here
Curious about what specificlly is in the bill? Here's the full document from start to finish. You may want to reserve some serious time to get through it, though.
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Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill that ups penalty for performing abortion
Wisconsin Republicans have released legislation that would increase the penalty for performing an abortion and clarify medical procedures that don't qualify as abortions.
YMCA offering free membership all summer for high schoolers
A beloved program is back for the first time in three summers since the pandemic first began.
2 killed, 13 injured following western Wisconsin crash
Two people are dead - including a teenager - and more than a dozen are injured after a crash late Monday afternoon in western Wisconsin.
Minnesotans enjoy beautiful, rain-free Memorial Day weekend for 1st time in 16 years
Picture-perfect weather continues this Memorial Day weekend. It's an opportunity not lost on us in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, as this is typically one of the wettest times of the year.
Protester involved in pulling down abolitionist's statue in Wisconsin gets 6 months in jail
A man who drove the car that helped pull down the statue of a Civil War hero and abolitionist outside of the Wisconsin state Capitol during a night of protests in 2020 has been sentenced to six months in jail.
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Read the full 321-page recreational cannabis bill here
Curious about what specificlly is in the bill? Here's the full document from start to finish. You may want to reserve some serious time to get through it, though.
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and likely candidates — vying for your vote
Seven Republicans have announced their candidacies for president so far. And President Joe Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
DFL bans Nasri Warsame from seeking endorsements after Ward 10 convention fight
The Minnesota DFL has voted to ban a man from ever getting the party's endorsement for any office under a new rule.
Some Minnesota hemp-derived THC businesses prep for Marijuana pivot
Minnesota will officially de-criminalize the possession and use of marijuana on Aug. 1. But it's only lawful to have it and use it if it's homegrown in Minnesota.
Some Minnesota hemp-derived THC businesses prep for pot pivot
Minnesota will officially de-criminalize the possession and use of marijuana on Aug. 1. But it's only lawful to have it and use it if it's homegrown in Minnesota.
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Janelle Monáe coming to The Armory on Sept. 11
Award-winning singer and actress Janelle Monáe will stop by The Armory on Sept. 11 as part of her Age of Pleasure Tour.
How Leeann Chin built her Asian cuisine empire from the ground up
You likely know the name Leeann Chin, as her chain of Chinese restaurants is a Minnesota staple. But few know the dramatic way it all came to be. It's actually a veritable Hollywood story.
Some Minnesota hemp-derived THC businesses prep for pot pivot
Minnesota will officially de-criminalize the possession and use of marijuana on Aug. 1. But it's only lawful to have it and use it if it's homegrown in Minnesota.
ATF: Until recreational cannabis is federally legalized, pot users cannot own guns
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives on Tuesday released clarification for gun owners and potential gun owners with Minnesota's recreational cannabis bill signed into law.
Recreational marijuana is now signed into law: Here's what the new law will do
When will recreational cannabis use be legal? Can you grow cannabis in your home? Your questions about the new marijuana bill, answered.
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Richfield man pleads guilty to possessing a full auto switch Glock
A Richfield man pleads guilty to illegally possessing a firearm with an attached "switch," making it a fully automatic weapon.
Mankato police chase leads to discovery of stabbed passenger, BCA reports
A Mankato police officer crashed into a suspect's vehicle during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon, leading to the discovery of a stabbing victim.
2 teens charged in shooting, stabbing at Washburn High School
Charges have been filed against two teenage boys in connection with last week's shooting and stabbing incidents at Washburn High School.
14-year-old boy shot dead in Minneapolis' McKinley neighborhood, police say
Minneapolis police say a 14-year-old boy is dead following a shooting on Memorial Day evening in the McKinley neighborhood.
Shooting along Florida's Hollywood Beach injures 9
Four children were among those hurt in the shooting along the beach in Hollywood, Florida.
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What you need to know about loan forgiveness for healthcare workers in Minnesota
What you need to know -- and who qualifies -- for loan forgiveness under the DFL's recently passed "Nurse and Patient Safety Act."
Weed may now be legal in Minnesota, but how does it affect your health?
It turns out there's a lot we don't know, because it can't be federally researched with those rolling legalizations. We're truly in the "baby stages" of research.
Recreational marijuana is now signed into law: Here's what the new law will do
When will recreational cannabis use be legal? Can you grow cannabis in your home? Your questions about the new marijuana bill, answered.
Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill that ups penalty for performing abortion
Wisconsin Republicans have released legislation that would increase the penalty for performing an abortion and clarify medical procedures that don't qualify as abortions.
YMCA offering free membership all summer for high schoolers
A beloved program is back for the first time in three summers since the pandemic first began.
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Janelle Monáe coming to The Armory on Sept. 11
Award-winning singer and actress Janelle Monáe will stop by The Armory on Sept. 11 as part of her Age of Pleasure Tour.
The greatest songs of the '90s, all in one playlist
First it was songs from the '70s for the first 2023 day with high temperatures in the 70s. Then, almost overnight, our '80s playlist for the first day in the '80s. Now, we're finally up to that pivotal nexus of Gen X and millennials -- the '90s.
WGA asks Tony-nominated members not to attend Tony Awards
The WGA has already said it won't picket the Tonys after organizers agreed to host an unscripted ceremony.
"The Little Mermaid" dominates at the box office
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
Students finding their rhythm in life with Rondo school's rap program
In the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, an out of the box lesson plan has turned into something really special.