Online cannabis education courses coming to St. Cloud State University
Those eager to cash in on a budding marijuana industry in Minnesota or cultivate plants of their own can turn to St. Cloud State University this fall to learn how.
Those eager to cash in on a budding marijuana industry in Minnesota or cultivate plants of their own can turn to St. Cloud State University this fall to learn how.
Those eager to cash in on a budding marijuana industry in Minnesota or cultivate plants of their own can turn to St. Cloud State University this fall to learn how.
The legislature enacted a sweeping progressive agenda this spring, but now there are questions about whether the legislature went too fast and whether some of the bills, including legalized marijuana and school resource officers' use of force, need to be fixed.
THC-infused beverages have become increasingly popular for local breweries since they were legalized last year. But a city ordinance is keeping a major brewery from joining the ranks.
For the first time in Minnesota, you can get certified in going green.
Minnesotans likely won't see a recreational marijuana dispensary in their communities until early 2025. But some argue they can sell homegrown weed right now without a state license and well before retail sales regulated by the state, thanks to a provision in the Minnesota Constitution.
The Duluth City Council has voted to ban recreational marijuana smoking in most public places in the city.
When legal marijuana sales start, the state will cash in from cannabis taxes. But lawmakers want to re-invest that revenue in those most harmed by prohibition.
When legal marijuana sales start, the state will cash in from cannabis taxes. But lawmakers want to re-invest that revenue in those most harmed by prohibition.
Minnesota House Republicans are continuing to call out what they say are gaps, contradictions, and loopholes within HF 100, the contentious law passed this session that legalizes the use of recreational cannabis.
With marijuana now legal, Minnesotans aren't wasting any time beginning to grow the plant at home.
With marijuana now legal, Minnesotans aren't wasting any time beginning to grow the plant at home.
Officials in White Earth report the dispensary at Waagigwan Mashkiki Dispensary in Mahnomen opened on Monday for medicinal cannabis patients, but began also selling recreational cannabis Thursday morning.
Ventura believes that recreational marijuana would be a huge boost to the state economy and would allow businesses in Minnesota to thrive.
A Minnesota tobacco shop is under fire for accusations it broke the new marijuana law on day one.
Weeks before the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older will be legal starting Aug 1.
Recreational marijuana became legal in Minnesota Tuesday, but that doesn't mean businesses are clear to start selling weed yet.
Most marijuana dispensaries likely won't show up until 2025, but some Minnesotans argue selling home-grown weed is, in fact, legal right now.
Most marijuana dispensaries likely won't show up until 2025, but some Minnesotans argue selling home-grown weed is, in fact, legal right now.
Hundreds of customers flocked to the Red Lake reservation on Tuesday to buy marijuana at the first retail dispensary in the state on the same day recreational use became legal.
Hundreds of customers flocked to the Red Lake Reservation on Tuesday to buy marijuana at the first retail dispensary in Minnesota, on the same day recreational use became legal.
Cultivated CBD, like many others this week, is expanding its business and selling those sought-after seeds. The owner there, Anthony Newby, says they've already sold 12,000 seeds so far since preorders began Monday night.
Not only is recreational cannabis now officially legal for use in Minnesota – you can grow it at home, too. With the help of Ian Davis of Green Nectar Cultivation, we answer questions on the growing process.
Where can you legally smoke recreational cannabis? Can you grow cannabis in your home? Is it OK for Wisconsinites to buy marijuana in Minnesota and bring it back home? Here are answers to all your questions about the new law.
Today Minnesota becomes the 23rd state in the country to legalize cannabis for adults 21 and older.
During pride month one local bakery is helping to raise funds to support Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community.
As Juneteenth celebrations finished last-minute preparations Saturday, a relatively new type of movement was already underway in Golden Valley.
St. Paul police responded to a call just after 5 a.m. on Saturday after a body was found on a parking ramp near in St. Paul.
You can expect a scorcher of a Father's Day weekend, followed by more storms late next week.
North High students walked the stage Friday night. A notable absence, Deshaun Hill Jr.
As Juneteenth celebrations finished last-minute preparations Saturday, a relatively new type of movement was already underway in Golden Valley.
St. Paul police responded to a call just after 5 a.m. on Saturday after a body was found on a parking ramp near in St. Paul.
Minnesotans will celebrate dads this weekend. But some Father's Day celebrations will have to wait until more than 500 Minnesota National Guard members come home from Kuwait.
During Thursday's Board of Regents meeting, the board at the U of M approved a 4.5% tuition increase for students attending the school's Twin Cities' campus.
Now there are two Green's who will be in charge of the green line, and they wouldn't have it any other way.
You can expect a scorcher of a Father's Day weekend, followed by more storms late next week.
A 26-year-old Pipestone woman is in custody and facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking a toddler with a pizza cutter Thursday inside a Rochester day care center.
The man responsible for a Minnesota teen's fentanyl overdose death will be sentenced on Friday.
Minnesota has secured over $200 million in funding to finance a new 500,000-square-foot sustainable biomanufacturing facility in Marshall.
A great day of weather is on tap for Minnesota Friday, but there is some rain expected over the weekend. Plus, Father's Day is looking like a bit of a scorcher.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has kept a lower court's ruling banning the use of mobile voting sites in the upcoming presidential election in place for now, a win for Republicans.
Each June, Waubeka, Wisconsin, venerates one of the nation's more enduring symbols with a holiday that escapes the notice of many Americans.
Police now say at least a dozen people were hurt in a shooting at a party in Wisconsin's capital city. More than 25 people were at the party on the roof of a high-rise apartment building in downtown Madison early Sunday when shots were fired.
Wednesday marks the 125th anniversary of the "New Richmond Cyclone" of 1899, which, to this day, remains the deadliest tornado in Wisconsin's history.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years.
During pride month one local bakery is helping to raise funds to support Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community.
North High students walked the stage Friday night. A notable absence, Deshaun Hill Jr.
After years of work, a lasting tribute and community landmark is almost finished in the community of Mound.
Most places having handicapped parking spots, but it doesn't necessarily mean people who use wheelchairs are able to park.
Donovan Harmel walked in one of the first Pride parades in Minneapolis, and over the years has watched the LGBTQ+ and sober community grow.
This session, the Minnesota Legislature approved new coverage requirements for health insurance plans in an effort to reduce out-of-pocket care costs.
Minnesota leaders are speaking out on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court decided to overturn a federal rule banning bump stocks, the type of device used during the country's deadliest mass shooting in 2017.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
Bag fees are an attempt to get you to think twice before using one after Minnesota essentially banned a ban on single-use bags seven years ago. It's something more than a dozen other states have done as well.
It's been three years since Minneapolis implemented a 5-cent bag fee. But has it actually reduced plastic waste? And how much money has it generated? And where do the proceeds go? Erin Hassanzadeh investigates.
During Thursday's Board of Regents meeting, the board at the U of M approved a 4.5% tuition increase for students attending the school's Twin Cities' campus.
Bag fees are an attempt to get you to think twice before using one after Minnesota essentially banned a ban on single-use bags seven years ago. It's something more than a dozen other states have done as well.
Customers aren't "digging" the front-end loaders along one of Minneapolis' busiest corridors, and small businesses are paying the price.
New numbers out on Wednesday show prices on all items rose about 3% year-over-year last month. But car insurance prices jumped a whopping 20%.
A proposal could pump the brakes on drive-thru fast food in Minnesota's capitol city.
St. Paul police responded to a call just after 5 a.m. on Saturday after a body was found on a parking ramp near in St. Paul.
A former Chick-fil-A manager at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $150,000 from the restaurant.
A 26-year-old Pipestone woman is in custody and facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking a toddler with a pizza cutter Thursday inside a Rochester day care center.
The man responsible for a Minnesota teen's fentanyl overdose death will be sentenced on Friday.
The family of a bystander killed during a 2021 police chase in Minneapolis is suing the city and alleging that dangerous pursuits are more common in areas of the city with predominantly Black residents.
An experiment found "small but detectable" amounts of infectious H5N1 virus in milk after it was pasteurized for 15 seconds.
Pilates promises to give you a full-body workout right in the comfort of your own home. And for the latest adaptation of the fitness trend, all you need is a mat and a wall.
A Blaine woman and her family will be featured in Amazon Prime's new six-episode docuseries, "Take Me Out Feet First." The docuseries follows individuals advocating for end-of-life options.
Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group.
This weekend, Americans will celebrate the fathers in their lives. While they've likely had a big influence on their kids, they might not realize their kids influenced them early in life.
Dubbed Royalston Square, a new event space intends to use projectors to transport visitors to any number of locations — art museums, deep under the sea, and even into outer space.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
Fans at her concerts last weekend danced so hard they generated seismic activity that was felt nearly four miles away from Murrayfield Stadium.
Wealth of Geeks, a pop culture and lifestyle website, surveyed 3000 people to find the country's Top 100 Underrated Nightlife Neighborhoods.
Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group.
Joe Ryan struck out five in seven strong innings and Carlos Correa had a two-run homer among his three hits as the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2.
The Minnesota Twins have sent struggling outfielder Alex Kirilloff to Triple-A St. Paul and recalled multi-position player Austin Martin to take his place.
Royce Lewis saw the first-pitch sinker and launched it with a powerful swing into the second deck at Target Field, a two-run home run that stretched Minnesota's lead in the sixth inning before the game against Colorado tensed up for a bit.
The Minnesota Timberwolves may be out of the running for the NBA championship, but two Minnesota coaches still have high stakes in the finals match-up.
The NFL has announced its punishment for the Atlanta Falcons for tampering with former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and two other players.
In just five months, voters will head to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the potential impact after Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Janet Jarnefeld, who specializes in tick vector services for the Metro Mosquito Control District.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with M Health Fairview's Dr. Maggie Kappelman about tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Jennifer Granick, with the University of Minnesota Veterinary School, about how ticks can harm your pets.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
Pilates promises to give you a full-body workout right in the comfort of your own home. And for the latest adaptation of the fitness trend, all you need is a mat and a wall.
This weekend, Americans will celebrate the fathers in their lives. While they've likely had a big influence on their kids, they might not realize their kids influenced them early in life.
A survey of 100 CEOs found that nearly a third of them are exploring the idea of a four-day, or four-and-a-half-day, workweek.
It's one of the nation's largest pride celebrations, but as Andy Otto with Twin Cities Pride explains, it wasn't always that way.
June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
You can expect a scorcher of a Father's Day weekend, followed by more storms late next week.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, and he says that this Father's Day is going to be a scorcher with an excessive heat warning already going out for Sunday.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows has your latest forecast, and she says if you got a weekend to-do list, Saturday is the best day to do it.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says that next week looks to bring another surfeit of possibilities for severe storms.
The Green Garden Bakery, which offers plant based desserts, is giving back to the LGBTQ+ community this month. You can find them at popup sales and Twin Cities farmer markets.
Saturday marked the second year a fun run was held as part of Junteenth celebrations. The run also offered other opportunities for people to make sure they are staying healthy.
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From the Stone Arch Bridge Festival to Canterbury delights, there's plenty of fun to be had this weekend in the Twin Cities.
Joining WCCO Saturday Morning, an organizer with the Minnesota Food Truck Festival shares everything you need to know about their first event coming up in Hopkins.