Homegrowing 101: Minnesotans getting educated on growing their own weed
With marijuana now legal, Minnesotans aren't wasting any time beginning to grow the plant at home.
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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.
Red Lake and White Earth reservations, which are both four-to-five-hour drives from the metro, are the only places selling cannabis on Aug. 1.
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.
City officials say the first legal marijuana dispensaries could open in Minneapolis by early 2025.
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 cannabis officially becomes legal in Minnesota. But even so, there are still limits when it comes to buying it.
When the clock strikes midnight Tuesday, weed will be legal in Minnesota. But the state’s tribal nations will be the only places to legally operate dispensaries for at least a year.
"We want to create a good collaborative relationship with all Minnesotans, and we hope that the people who come here share that same mentality," said Red Lake Nation Tribal Secretary Samuel Strong.
Beginning Tuesday, it will be legal for adults in the state of Minnesota who are 21 and older to possess and grow cannabis.
Legalized recreational weed is coming to Minnesota on Tuesday. It's gotten us thinking at WCCO: What should the nickname for the first official day of legalization be?
Ahead of marijuana’s legalization in Minnesota Tuesday, there’s a dust-up over what the penalties are for youth offenders, and the uncertainty about the lengthy period before the administration for legalization is set up.
Just two days until marijuana is legal here and the controversies keep coming. Esme Murphy is looking into it in Sunday night's Talking Points.
In just over 30 hours, Minnesota will be going green and legalizing the use of cannabis for people 21 and older. And it's exciting news for those in the hemp industry.
Most stores can't offer recreational marijuana until the state sets up a licensing system, but tribes govern themselves.
On Aug. 1, smoking marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota. And with it, nearly 70,000 drug-related convictions will soon be wiped away.
Some southern Minnesota residents were trapped in their homes after severe storms caused flooding in the area on Wednesday, authorities said.
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
It's another action-packed weekend here in Minnesota, featuring hot dogs, book fairs, community celebrations and more.
The shooting happened just before 2 p.m. on the 1200 block of 36th Avenue North, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
The Hennepin County, Minnesota, master gardeners are gearing up for their big annual garden tour on Saturday.
Some southern Minnesota residents were trapped in their homes after severe storms caused flooding in the area on Wednesday, authorities said.
It's another action-packed weekend here in Minnesota, featuring hot dogs, book fairs, community celebrations and more.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Wednesday is another day of picking up the pieces after an EF2 tornado touched down Monday night in the area of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, injuring at least three people.
New body camera video shows the chaotic moments that police officers came under fire last month in St. Peter, Minnesota. A standoff triggered a shelter-in-place order for a neighborhood in the small college town.
A former Wisconsin judge will soon learn her sentence for felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that guardianship records sought by the Wisconsin Voter Alliance to identify ineligible voters are not public records under state law.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has transferred $1 million from his former congressional account to a super PAC supporting Michael Alfonso, his 26-year-old son-in-law, who is running for Duffy's old Wisconsin seat in an Aug. 11 primary.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Three children died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday, Lake Geneva police said.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
More U.S. strikes in the Middle East after President Trump seemed to declare the ceasefire with Iran over.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan was spared from prison Wednesday for ushering a Mexican defendant out of her courtroom to evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
President Trump shared an Islamophobic social media post earlier this week showing a kindergarten graduation with several Somali children at a K-8 school in St. Paul, Minnesota.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The shooting happened just before 2 p.m. on the 1200 block of 36th Avenue North, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Ten years after a 2-year-old was killed in a drive-by shooting in north Minneapolis, family members continue to seek justice.
The Minneapolis Police Department could start using drones to help do their jobs, but some residents say the higher level of surveillance isn't worth it.
The charges were dismissed because of Christopher Ostroushko's pending federal case, according to court documents.
Fahad Mohamed Nur was charged in 2022 with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and money laundering, according to a federal indictment. The FBI on Wednesday said a reward of up to $150,000 is available for information that leads to his arrest and conviction.
More than 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved for the state's paid family and medical leave program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
Dozens of Twin Cities hospice workers are walking the picket line Monday in a one-day strike after nearly a year of negotiations for an inaugural union contract.
As Mayor Jacob Frey pledges a crackdown at open-air drug markets in Minneapolis, WCCO found brutal honesty about the situation from people who say they actively participate in the illicit trade.
Noah Walden says he didn't notice anything unusual while eating. About three days later, he began experiencing stomach pain that continued to worsen over the next several days.
It's another action-packed weekend here in Minnesota, featuring hot dogs, book fairs, community celebrations and more.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
We have an action-packed weekend, with lots of celebrations in store across the state for the Fourth of July.
Alan Roden's RBI single in the ninth inning helped the Minnesota Twins beat Cleveland 6-5 for their fourth straight win over the Guardians.
Kayla McBride scored 23 points, and Minnesota beat the Connecticut Sun 86-80 to give Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve the WNBA record for career wins.
Taj Bradley allowed one run and struck out 10 in seven innings, Kody Clemens had two hits and an RBI, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1.
The Minnesota Twins placed Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after the center fielder aggravated a hip injury that has lingered through much of the season.
Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams has been named a reserve for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced Tuesday.
Mike Lindell, who leads the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary at 27%, is proposing conditional non-resident visas for undocumented immigrants with no criminal record — a position that differs from the Trump administration's approach.
Mike Lindell says he called President Trump before entering the Minnesota governor's race and asked for an endorsement, but Trump has not given one — though he said in December that Lindell deserves to be governor.
One of the most-watched primary match-ups pits Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan against U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig in the race for the DFL nomination for U.S. Senate.
With six weeks before the primary, the stakes are building in the U.S. Senate contest contest between two of Minnesota's brightest DFL stars: Congresswoman Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Fifteen people, most of them Minnesotans, were arrested and charged last week, accused of impeding Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
In every corner of the metro, and across Minnesota, you'll find construction crews ripping up roads and rebuilding bridges. WCCO looks into whether the piles of rubble they create can get a second life.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
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.
A strong area of high pressure is set to develop over the central U.S., bringing our next stretch of hot, dry weather, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
Some southern Minnesota residents were trapped in their homes after severe storms caused flooding in the area on Wednesday, authorities said.
Some southern Minnesota residents were trapped in their homes after severe storms caused flooding in the area on Wednesday, authorities said.
After some patchy morning fog and a small chance for a shower, sunshine will return Thursday as temperatures begin to rebound.
A strong area of high pressure is set to develop over the central U.S., bringing our next stretch of hot, dry weather, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Some southern Minnesota residents were trapped in their homes after severe storms caused flooding in the area on Wednesday, authorities said.
Minneapolis City Council members are discussing using a drone first responder program, President Trump is back in Washington following his two-day trip to Turkey to attend the NATO Summit and more.
After some patchy morning fog and a small chance for a shower, sunshine will return Thursday as temperatures begin to rebound.
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