Minnesota House passes recreational marijuana bill in vote of 71-59
The Minnesota House on Tuesday passed a recreational marijuana bill in a 71-59 vote.
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The Minnesota House on Tuesday passed a recreational marijuana bill in a 71-59 vote.
The Minnesota House passed the recreational cannabis bill on a 71 to 59 vote Tuesday. It's not the first time that's happened, but now that Democrats also control the Senate, that bill has its best chance ever to become law.
"Now we have something to look forward to economically, but it's also a chance for us to pause for a minute, look back on sort of the War on Drugs and the harm that's been done," said Anthony Newby, owner of Cultivated CBD.
After debating the bill late into Monday night, lawmakers tabled it just after 12 a.m. Tuesday and the House adjourned.
Recreational marijuana could soon be legalized and regulated in Minnesota under bills that are entering the final rounds of debate at the Legislature.
The Minnesota House is set to debate and vote Monday on a 300-page bill that would legalize marijuana for recreational use.
The proposal would create a new Office of Cannabis Management, tasked with oversight and allowing people 21 and older to buy, sell – if approved for state business licenses – and use marijuana.
After years of opposition to any form of marijuana legalization in Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are now working privately to build support for a medical marijuana program that could win bipartisan backing and be enacted into law later this year.
A Minnesota lawmaker said Thursday the state House will vote on a bill to legalize recreational marijuana on Monday.
Americans divided on whether they would want a licensed recreational marijuana business in their neighborhood.
Lawmakers are making moves towards legalizing marijuana in Minnesota, after two dozen hearings in different committees at the Capitol. But that isn't stopping some in the hemp industry from raising concerns about how the bill will impact their existing cannabis businesses.
Lawmakers are making moves towards legalizing marijuana in Minnesota, after two dozen hearings in different committees at the Capitol.
The Minnesota Legislature will return from its Easter-Passover break on Tuesday with a remarkably high number of bills already signed into law.
If the DFL-led legislature legalizes recreational marijuana this session, it would bring a black market industry into the light. That comes with new rules and regulations.
The DFL-led legislature is on track to legalize recreational marijuana this year, a move that would usher in a new industry and bring with it new rules and regulations.
There were those who testified in favor of the bill but it is the detailed concerns of law enforcement that are among the issues even supporters question.
Law enforcement Thursday raised strong concerns about a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota.
Inside an unassuming warehouse in Cannon Falls, it has all the makings of a candy factory. Except what they're mixing and molding and shaking with sugar has a secret ingredient for adults only.
Inside an unassuming warehouse in Cannon Falls, it has all the makings of a candy factory. Except what they're mixing and molding and shaking with sugar has a secret ingredient for adults only.
A former Minnesota governor is vocally pushing to legalize recreational marijuana, and soon.
East Lake Craft Brewery has seen a surge in sales from their THC drink "High & Dry." But the current Cannabis Bill has language that could leave the business behind.
Minnesota brewers are seeing a sales boom with their THC drinks. But they're worried about the new bill that would legalize marijuana. WCCO's Marielle Mohs explains why they say it leaves their businesses behind.
Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.
A Minnesota House committee on Wednesday advanced a proposal that would automatically send absentee ballots to Minnesota voters who opt-in.
DFL lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow 21-year-olds to buy, sell, and use marijuana. It would also expunge low-level cannabis convictions.
A Minnesota daycare owner who prosecutors said tried to flee the United States two days after shutting her center down pleaded guilty to fraud charges on Thursday.
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.
A Minnesota daycare owner who prosecutors said tried to flee the United States two days after shutting her center down pleaded guilty to fraud charges on Thursday.
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The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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