2 sisters open Twin Cities cannabis shops designed to make women feel safe
From the initial concept 10 years ago to the opening of two stores in the Twin Cities on Friday, Erin Pash and Shayna Hoechst have reached new highs with Pot Mama's.
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From the initial concept 10 years ago to the opening of two stores in the Twin Cities on Friday, Erin Pash and Shayna Hoechst have reached new highs with Pot Mama's.
Part of Highway 62 in Edina, Minnesota, closed temporarily Thursday morning due to a "large police and fire presence."
Joy Vogt's words in a now-viral video touched many the day Alex Pretti was shot and killed in Minneapolis. The Edina resident's conversation with WCCO's Frankie McLister reached tens-of-millions of people. On Friday, the two caught up for a moment of reflection.
Girls hockey teams across Minnesota competed on Friday night for a chance to play in the state tournament. See highlights from two section final games, including the double overtime battle between Minnetonka and Holy Family. Plus, meet members of Ubah Academy's boys basketball squad who find comfort in the sport amid unrest in the Feb. 13, 2026, edition of High School Sports Rally.
East Ridge standout Cedric Tomes will play basketball at the University of Minnesota next year. As Mike Max reports, he's enjoying one more basketball and football season with his buddies and following a family of athletes along the way in the meantime. Plus, see highlights from a rivalry game between two of the state's top teams in girls hockey in the Jan. 23, 2026, edition of High School Sports Rally.
In the Jan. 16, 2026, edition of High School Sports Rally, Mike Max introduces us to Nora Guerin, a Minneapolis teacher and Green Bay Packers fan who sets an example for her students with the help of her service dog. Plus, see highlights of close prep basketball games around the metro.
Two of Minnesota’s top boys basketball teams, the Totino-Grace Eagles and Cretin-Derham Hall Raiders, faced off in Fridley on Friday night. Plus, see the results of other exciting games that took place around the state.
Some Minnesotans are reacting to the presence of immigration enforcement by being as loud as possible.
A Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong. Police say it led to a shooting. Ashley Grams is here with what we know about the suspects.
Two teenage boys were arrested in connection with a shooting and robbery during a "Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong" Sunday night, police said.
One person was sent to the hospital after shots were fired during an armed robbery in Edina.
The Edina Police Department said the city has seen "several residential burglaries" in the last month, with thieves taking "jewelry, safes and high-end merchandise."
Those traveling to and from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this weekend are encouraged to plan ahead due to some big closures along Interstate 494.
Police in Edina, Minnesota, are searching for a burglar who targeted a residential home overnight Sunday.
Police in Edina, Minnesota, want the public's help to find a man they say burglarized a home overnight Sunday.
Police in Edina, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help after a woman's SUV was hit by a bullet while she was driving on a highway earlier this month.
Investigators in Edina are looking for a shooter who fired at car traveling on Highway 169 on Oct. 11. No one was injured in the shooting.
Goldfish stir up lake bottoms, releasing phosphorus that fuels algae blooms and clouds the water. But now, they're on the menu for bears, otters and sea lions at the Minnesota Zoo.
Goldfish may be a popular family pet, but they’ve become a big problem in one Twin Cities lake. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Jeff Wagner show how those fish are now feeding more than just the ecosystem.
Ranked 4,292nd in the world, Jimmy Abdo had no place making as much noise at the U.S. Amateur as he did. But he did it anyway.
A native of Edina, Minnesota, Jimmy Abdo plays Division III golf. Ren Clayton shows how he made a big statement at the 2025 U.S. Amateur.
The thefts happened in and around the Morningside and Chowen Park neighborhoods, the city's police department said, with the suspects smashing car windows to take valuables and garage door openers.
Police say they are investigating numerous thefts near the Morningside and Chowen Park neighborhoods.
A participant in the 2025 Twin Cities Marathon is a mom of three from Minnetrista who is taking extra steps to make sure she's running her best and in the safest way.
A participant in the 2025 Twin Cities Marathon is a mother of three who's taking extra steps to make sure she's running her best and in the safest way.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is one of the world's most influential people, according to Time magazine.
One person was arrested early Wednesday morning in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, after a car crashed into a congregate care facility.
Wednesday will be mostly quiet in the Twin Cities, with highs in the 60s and some sunshine.
Twenty-one-year-old Nathan Edberg was last seen in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, in 1999. Lead Investigator Miles Kensler has been on the case for 10 years.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who has spoken about his past struggles with mental health, said a fan made a personal comment that crossed the line.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is one of the world's most influential people, according to Time magazine.
One person was arrested early Wednesday morning in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, after a car crashed into a congregate care facility.
Twenty-one-year-old Nathan Edberg was last seen in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, in 1999. Lead Investigator Miles Kensler has been on the case for 10 years.
Charges say police arrested the suspect, who told investigators he punched the victim after he would not let him into the elevator.
Lt. Ryan Kelly with the Minneapolis Police Department won the honor for his "bravery, leadership, and selfless service" on Aug. 27, 2025.
Kale Misegades averaged a 36 point double-double this season as his Henning Hornets went undefeated until the state semifinal, where they got upset in overtime to the eventual state champs.
"I lost six of my battle buddies who were sitting pretty close to me and that's a struggle within itself. The invisible wounds are hard to heal," Sgt. Cory Hicks said.
Mitchell Bechtold, who is pastor for four churches in the area, has now filmed more than 40 churches across central Minnesota, with many still ahead.
The National Weather Service confirms three tornadoes hit southern Minnesota Monday night in Amboy, Matawan and Elmore.
A woman was killed and several other people were injured in a crash in central Minnesota Sunday evening, according to authorities.
Gamblers in Wisconsin will still have to wait months or maybe even longer before they can start to legally place bets.
Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system's president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, growing its liberal majority.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is one of the world's most influential people, according to Time magazine.
Lawmakers took up the issue Tuesday, considering the challenges city and county leaders face trying to balance economic opportunity with environmental impacts.
It's an issue playing out in communities across Minnesota. The sometimes heated debate over data centers. Lawmakers took up the issue Tuesday, considering the challenges city and county leaders face in balancing economic opportunity with environmental impact. Ubah Ali heard about new guardrails in that meeting.
At a time when budgets are tight, dueling proposals at the Minnesota Capitol could put money back in your pocket.
At a time when budgets are tight, dueling proposals at the state capitol could put money back in your pocket.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
Charges say police arrested the suspect, who told investigators he punched the victim after he would not let him into the elevator.
Joel Casas-Santiago was arrested and charged last July after authorities seized nearly 900 pounds of meth from two vehicles in St. Paul.
A woman who had a revoked license was charged Monday in connection to a fatal head-on crash on an Eden Prairie, Minnesota, highway over the weekend.
Amarie Alowonle, 19, was shot and killed during a gathering at a Robbinsdale park last May. Her family is pushing for answers since that time.
Turning Point USA contributor Savanah Hernandez claimed she was "brutally assaulted by multiple people" for filming and reporting on Saturday's protest.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
At 5 years old, William Staley Olesen is a ball of energy. Watching him run around, laugh and play, it would be hard to know just how much he has already been through.
With a billion in Medicaid cuts, Hennepin Healthcare, a hospital that serves people with or without insurance, will likely close if state lawmakers don't act.
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
A Burnsville, Minnesota, woman who was supposed to have an ovarian cyst removed but was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents days before her surgery is living in severe pain, according to her lawyer.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
Brad Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3.
Minnesota's own Bob Dylan will return to the Twin Cities to play a show at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater this summer.
Lady Gaga is still slated to perform in St. Paul later this week, despite canceling her Monday night show in Montreal.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who has spoken about his past struggles with mental health, said a fan made a personal comment that crossed the line.
Hunter Haight got his first career goal and rookie Jesper Wallstedt auditioned for action in the playoffs with 35 saves as the Minnesota Wild finished their regular season by beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.
Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.
For the third time in four years, the Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Denver Nuggets in the NBA playoffs.
Nick Foligno, Michael McCarron and Danila Yurov scored for the Minnesota Wild in Monday night's 6-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Both the DFL and GOP nominating conventions are the last weekend in May 7, and voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins in June.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders. WCCO spoke with David Schultz, a congressional law professor at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, to get some clarity.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
The next couple of days will be warm and mostly quiet in the Twin Cities, but another active system is approaching.
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.
Wednesday will be mostly quiet in the Twin Cities, with highs in the 60s and some sunshine.
Wednesday will be mostly quiet in the Twin Cities, with highs in the 60s and some sunshine.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be dry with highs in the upper 60s.
Do you procrastinate when it comes to filing your taxes or do you get them done early?
LOVB Minnesota, the women’s pro volleyball team, is launching next winter, but you can get a taste of what the action is like at a volleyball watch party for the league championship.
Spring is in the air and so is art at the Schmidt Artist Lofts.
As children move into their pre-teen years, parents often find themselves navigating behavior, responsibility, and independence in new ways.
Enjoy a couple of warm, mostly quiet days before more active weather and cooler temperatures return.