What cannabis expungement means for Minnesotans
In just five days, smoking marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota. With it, nearly 70,000 drug-related convictions will soon be wiped away.
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In just five days, smoking marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota. With it, nearly 70,000 drug-related convictions will soon be wiped away.
If you're drunk and get pulled over you will have to take a breathalyzer test, but there's no test like that for marijuana.
If you're drunk and get pulled over, you will have to take a breathalyzer test. But there's no test like that for marijuana – which becomes legal for recreational use in Minnesota next week.
When marijuana is legalized in Minnesota next week, people will be allowed to smoke or vape in public places, like parks or on sidewalks. Local governments can decide if they want to make that a petty misdemeanor.
A number of cities are looking at adopting such ordinances, including Inver Grove Heights, Apple Valley, Prior Lake, Duluth and Lakeville.
Nearly 40,000 Minnesotans make visits to purchase medical cannabis to treat chronic pain, cancer and other conditions.
One week from Monday, Minnesotans over 21 can legally smoke marijuana in the state. The change will usher in a brand new industry: Canna-businesses. But legal weed could have a big impact on those who use cannabis for medical treatment
As the date when cannabis becomes legalized in Minnesota inches closer and closer, some residents have started jokingly jumping the gun.
Cannabis becomes legal Aug.1, but more and more cities are taking steps to delay the start of cannabis sales in their communities.
Cannabis becomes legal in Minnesota in less than three weeks, but depending on where you live, it could take several more months or even years before you can buy it.
Minnesota's marijuana legalization law gives cities and counties some power to regulate cannabis.
Minnesota's marijuana legalization law gives cities and counties some power to regulate cannabis.
A new vegan restaurant in Minneapolis is offering something you can't get anywhere else. It's a dining experience with a THC twist. Caroline Cummings takes us there.
Don't expect to smoke cannabis or buy THC products when you're on the fairgrounds this year.
Fair organizers say laws around cannabis are still new in Minnesota and they're going to take the time to learn as much as they can.
When Minnesota's recreational marijuana law kicks in, not only will residents be allowed to smoke weed – they'll also have the highest possession limit in the country.
Just weeks before the Great Minnesota Get Together, it will be legal to use marijuana – but think again before bringing cannabis to the fairgrounds.
With the state's new cannabis laws going into effect later this summer, many are wondering whether that means they'll be able to recreationally use marijuana at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," or whether cannabis will, in fact, be available for sale at the Minnesota State Fair.
Police say a state trooper pulled the vehicle over at about 5:30 a.m., on Interstate 94 near the 105-mile marker in Jackson County. The vehicle had been seen speeding, police say.
There was a cannabis legalization celebration this week, as Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law. But well before you can buy marijuana at a retail dispensary, you’ll be able to grow up to eight plants at home.
Cannabis is still considered an illegal substance under federal law, despite Minnesota becoming the 23rd state to legalize it earlier this week.
Minnesota's move to legalize cannabis earlier this week is now posing some challenges for gun owners.
The federal agency that regulates the firearms industry sent an advisory on Tuesday warning that Minnesotans who use marijuana cannot legally own firearms, despite a new state law legalizing recreational use.
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.
The federal agency that regulates the firearms industry sent an advisory on Tuesday warning that Minnesotans who use marijuana cannot legally own firearms, despite a new state law legalizing recreational use.
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.
Vanessa Berrueta, event co-organizer, and chef Soleil Ramirez, from Crasqui, share a preview of the event.
Shopping for school supplies can be frustrating, but now there's a new way to get through your list with the help of a locally developed app. Clare Richards, founder of Impacks KitGenie, explains.
Bachman’s Summer Solutions collection features heat-tolerant plants and mighty bloomers that thrive through hot temperatures, explains Jim Kelly.
The Minnesota State Fair Announced its *new* fair foods this morning, and there are some flavor-forward choices on the list.
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.