As new industry takes off, dozens participate in cannabis business networking event for women entrepreneurs
Seventy women attended a networking event for Minnesota's newest industry: cannabis.
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Seventy women attended a networking event for Minnesota's newest industry: cannabis.
A southern Minnesota county has become the latest to ban smoking and vaping cannabis in public places.
A new proposed cannabis facility taking shape in the Iron Range is now raising some concerns over funding.
A red light for some green products: Minnesota regulators are finding several issues with some THC products.
As Minnesota transitions to fully legalizing marijuana, the responsibility for enforcing cannabis laws has shifted from the Board of Pharmacy to the Department of Health.
A red light for some green products — state regulators are finding several issues with THC merchandise.
A nonprofit is offering courses on how to grow weed at home and training on starting businesses.
Some Minnesotans are going back to the classroom to learn about cannabis, after the state legalized recreational weed this summer.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday said he will focus on hiring a person with regulatory experience to lead the new state cannabis office after his previous pick stepped down amid controversy.
The mayor of one of Minnesota's largest cities is getting involved in the marijuana industry.
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
Some people think a constitutional amendment allows them to sell homegrown weed right now without a state license. Eric Rech with Marijuana for Minnesota is one of those people, and he tells us why.
Minnesotans now know who will lead the agency overseeing the state's nascent legal marijuana market
Starting in October, Minnesota will have a new state leader in charge of the regulation of cannabis.
Minnesotans now know who will lead the agency overseeing the state's nascent legal marijuana market.
Minnesota's highest court says the smell of weed is not enough reason for police to search your car.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has affirmed that marijuana odor is not enough reason to search a vehicle under the automobile exception to the warrant requirement.
Dozens of people showed up to testify in person and dozens more submitted written comments shared at a public hearing Wednesday.
Just weeks after it became legal in Minnesota, St. Paul is considering a proposed ordinance that would limit where you can smoke cannabis in public.
Just weeks after Minnesota legalized marijuana, one of the Twin Cities could snuff out smoking pot out in the open.
St. Paul residents on Wednesday testified during a public hearing about a proposal that would prohibit smoking cannabis in public parks and near businesses, the latest effort by a city to put guardrails around use since recreational marijuana became legal in Minnesota earlier this summer.
For the first time in Minnesota, you can get certified in going green.
The Red Lake Nation in northwestern Minnesota plans to roll out a mobile marijuana dispensary that will operate only on tribal lands.
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.
From Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige to Prince and Michael Jackson, the legendary Minneapolis producers share the stories — and sounds — behind some of their most memorable records.
Dense fog sticks around early Monday morning in the Twin Cities before sunshine helps temperatures rebound.
Myles Price returned a punt 86 yards for a score, Kyler Murray threw a 41-yard TD pass to Jordan Addison and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16.
For 39 years, Ron Schutz was an attorney and partner in the national law firm Robins Kaplan. One of his top issues in the attorney general's race is fighting fraud.
The Texas Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season with a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins, who got a home run and three RBIs from Josh Bell to back Dean Kremer's seven innings of one-run pitching.
From Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige to Prince and Michael Jackson, the legendary Minneapolis producers share the stories — and sounds — behind some of their most memorable records.
The Federal Aviation Administration says a replica Piper PA-18 crashed while departing from Buffalo Municipal Airport around 4:20 p.m.
The city's downtown council says the stretch is now pivoting to pedestrian-only nearly 100 times a year.
Demonstrators gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon outside Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to demand the owners of the Minnesota Twins "stand up for democracy."
Saturday marked National Public Lands Day. Parks of all sizes held volunteer opportunities in Minnesota and nationwide to help preserve these precious spaces.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say two boys are in custody after another boy and a woman were assaulted by a group Tuesday afternoon near St. Cloud State University.
Law enforcement shot and killed a man Friday evening amid a standoff in northwestern Minnesota, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.
At Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota, freshly harvested grapes are starting their journey from vine to wine.
A Scouting America committee believes the girl Cameron Scharfbillig brought to the surface of a pool may have died seconds later. The Minnesota Cub Scout, now 9, received the organization's Honor Medal in Sartell.
Police in Albert Lea, Minnesota, say that the damage caused by a vandalism incident earlier this week will cost upwards of $25,000 to fix.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a trooper is in the hospital with severe injuries after falling off a bridge while attempting to end a pursuit.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Scouting America committee believes the girl Cameron Scharfbillig brought to the surface of a pool may have died seconds later. The Minnesota Cub Scout, now 9, received the organization's Honor Medal in Sartell.
Automotive collision and refinishing students at Dunwoody College in Minneapolis rebuilt a Hyundai Elantra and gave it to Robert Hanson, a U.S. Navy veteran, through the National Auto Body Council's Recycled Rides program.
For years, Keiona Cook has been weaving communities together, teaching kids from North Minneapolis and Edina to sew together. Now she's taking her work to New York for the city's iconic fashion week.
Natalie Flaherty started I Stand With Anne when she was 10. She's now one of this year's Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winners, an award for people ages 8 to 18 who are making a positive difference.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
For 39 years, Ron Schutz was an attorney and partner in the national law firm Robins Kaplan. One of his top issues in the attorney general's race is fighting fraud.
For 39 years, Ron Schutz was an attorney and partner in the national law firm Robins Kaplan. One of his top issues in the attorney general's race is fighting fraud.
Minnesota Democrats have held the office of state attorney general for decades. Recent polls show there could be an upset in November. The most recent poll shows incumbent DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison trailing Republican Ron Schutz. The KSTP-Survey USA from earlier this month has Schutz with 45% support to Ellison's 43%. For 39 years, Schutz has been an attorney and partner at Robins Kaplan one of the state's best-known law firms. He was twice named by Forbes magazine as one of the nation's top 200 attorneys. He joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. NOTE: A spokesperson for Attorney General Ellison disputed Shutz's claim that there were no convictions under Ellison's watch for Medicaid fraud. The spokesperson said there were more than 340 convictions.
Demonstrators gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon outside Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to demand the owners of the Minnesota Twins "stand up for democracy."
Demonstrators gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon outside Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to demand the owners of the Minnesota Twins sign the "Business for Democracy Pledge" to protect voting rights.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Sunset to sunrise. Any rain, snow, sleet or hail. And any time you can't clearly make out people and vehicles 500 feet ahead. Three triggers in one statute, and most drivers only know the first one.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
Police have released a photo of a man suspected in a hit-and-run crash last month near downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, that seriously injured an e-bike rider.
Metro Transit police are looking for a motorist who ran a red light Saturday afternoon in downtown Minneapolis, striking a light rail train and then fleeing the area.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say two boys are in custody after another boy and a woman were assaulted by a group Tuesday afternoon near St. Cloud State University.
Law enforcement shot and killed a man Friday evening amid a standoff in northwestern Minnesota, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.
A Minnesota mother and her son are accused of fraud involving Medicaid-funded services that were never provided, resulting in more than $130,000 in improper payments, according to court documents filed on Friday.
A potential merger between Allina and Sutter health has concerned community members pushing for patient and worker protections.
Doctors Council SEIU and Allina Health have been working toward an agreement for three years.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
The virus has struck poultry producers in at least five counties in a single month. Nationally, nearly 23 million turkeys have been put down since 2022 — even as U.S. farmers raise 45 million fewer birds than they did a decade ago.
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
From Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige to Prince and Michael Jackson, the legendary Minneapolis producers share the stories — and sounds — behind some of their most memorable records.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Myles Price returned a punt 86 yards for a score, Kyler Murray threw a 41-yard TD pass to Jordan Addison and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16.
The Texas Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season with a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins, who got a home run and three RBIs from Josh Bell to back Dean Kremer's seven innings of one-run pitching.
Breanna Stewart produced yet another clutch performance in the WNBA playoffs with 34 points and 12 rebounds for the New York Liberty in a 91-75 victory over the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx to open their best-of-three first-round series.
Drake Lindsey tossed three touchdowns in the first half to three different receivers and Minnesota defeated Washington 27-24.
Seattle got goals from Jordan Morris, Hassani Dotson and Paul Arriola to help the Sounders beat Minnesota United 3-1, upping their unbeaten streak to seven and earning coach Brian Schmetzer his 150th MLS victory.
For 39 years, Ron Schutz was an attorney and partner in the national law firm Robins Kaplan. One of his top issues in the attorney general's race is fighting fraud.
For 39 years, Ron Schutz was an attorney and partner in the national law firm Robins Kaplan. One of his top issues in the attorney general's race is fighting fraud.
One of the big races in the Twin Cities in November is the contest for Hennepin County Attorney.
Former acting U.S. Attorney Anders Folk and DFL state Rep. Cedric Frazier are competing to succeed Mary Moriarty, whose tenure has drawn controversy over sentencing and a Hennepin County investigation into federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
The town of Lindstrom, Minnesota, is known for its unique water tower, but an unlikely discovery is bringing back memories of another landmark.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
The leaves have been changing, the temperature has been dropping, and the pumpkin flavored coffee drinks are flowing.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
The first days of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New teachers, new classes, maybe even a new building. It can be a lot to manage without a plan.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
Dense fog sticks around early Monday morning in the Twin Cities before sunshine helps temperatures rebound.
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.
Dense fog sticks around early Monday morning in the Twin Cities before sunshine helps temperatures rebound, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will be mostly cloudy and top out in the low 70s.
Outside of a few lingering showers early in the morning, Sunday is looking drier in Minnesota.
From Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige to Prince and Michael Jackson, the legendary Minneapolis producers share the stories — and sounds — behind some of their most memorable records.
For 39 years, Ron Schutz was an attorney and partner in the national law firm Robins Kaplan. One of his top issues in the attorney general's race is fighting fraud.
An official date has been set for riders to hop on the Metro Green Line expansion, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Federal authorities are investigating after a small plane crashed northwest of the Twin Cities late Sunday afternoon.
Dense fog sticks around early Monday morning in the Twin Cities before sunshine helps temperatures rebound, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.