Some Minnesotans now able to apply for pre-approval for cannabis business license
People already verified as social equity applicants can now apply for pre-approval for a cannabis business license.
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People already verified as social equity applicants can now apply for pre-approval for a cannabis business license.
A new law that kicked in on July 1 now allows taprooms to serve THC-infused drinks on tap.
Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities.
Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities. WCCO's David Schuman explains how going green wouldn't be possible without a unique Native American business agreement.
The Office of Cannabis Management is accepting applications to screen in order to determine if they qualify as social equity applicants starting on Monday.
Minnesota is gearing-up to issue some of the first cannabis business licenses since lawmakers legalized weed last year. Caroline Cummings sat down with the interim cannabis chief about how the rollout is going.
Certain Minnesotans can apply next month for the first cannabis business licenses designed to give entrepreneurs a headstart so the legal market is ready to launch in 2025.
Some weed businesses will be getting the green light this summer. Next month, businesses can apply for the first cannabis licenses since Minnesota legalized marijuana. Caroline Cummings explains the head start to cash in.
Maps show where weed and marijuana products are legal for recreational and medical use in the United States.
Business owners and advocates warned state lawmakers on Tuesday that Minnesota's recreational cannabis laws needs big updates if the state wants to start growing and selling marijuana flowers by 2025.
This summer will mark one year Minnesota has gone green by legalizing recreational marijuana. Breathalyzers can test if a driver is drunk, but how do they confirm if someone is driving high? In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at how law enforcement is adjusting to the wider meaning of driving under the influence.
This weekend, Minnesota has seen the celebration of all things green — as in marijuana. Leading the charge was former Gov. Jesse Ventura, who has his own marijuana startup. As Esme Murphy reports, Ventura’s long legacy also includes one of the most successful third-party candidacies in recent American history.
The Minnesota House on Thursday approved legislation making changes to the state's new law legalizing cannabis for recreational use.
The Minnesota House on Thursday approved legislation making changes to the state's new law legalizing cannabis for recreational use, including a pre-approval process for businesses to get a head start as regulators plan for market launch next year and contentious revisions to how those licenses will be issued.
The Minnesota Department of Health says state inspectors have seized and destroyed about $500,000 worth of illegal cannabis products from retailers.
Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, the lead author on the bill legalizing cannabis, introduced a catch-all bill Wednesday with changes to the current law that includes several provisions brought forward at the capitol this year.
The PIIC said Thursday Island Peži will open in the next few months "subject to obtaining all necessary Tribal licensure and approval."
Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday former Minneapolis City Attorney James Rowader will serve as the executive director of the Cannabis Expungement Board.
Cannabis has been legal in Minnesota for six months, but there’s still about a year before state regulators predict you could walk into a dispensary and buy marijuana. And changes already could be coming to the business licensing process when lawmakers return for the legislative session next week. Caroline Cummings reports on what you need to know.
The Osseo City Council is considering whether or not to go ahead with plans for a city-owned cannabis store.
A new report from state cannabis regulators estimates there will need to be at least 381 retail dispensaries in Minnesota to meet the law's requirements. High demand could mean that number will grow. WCCO's Caroline Cummings reports on what happens next for the budding industry and potential tweaks to the law that could be coming this session.
A newly-released study reveals the state will need a minimum of 381 cannabis dispensaries to comply with state law.
Now that recreational marijuana is legal, Minnesota will need nearly 400 dispensaries to comply with state law, a new study reveals.
In the growing cannabis industry, it helps to have a "higher" education. St. Paul College is now offering certification program to give you a competitive edge. WCCO's Marielle Mohs shows us how you can kickstart your career in cannabis.
The Good Zen opens in Brooklyn Park this weekend, fulfilling a dream of hers. But Calandra Revering hopes the space is more than just a store selling hemp-derived THC products.
A 19-year-old man is accused of driving a stolen car and crashing into a Minnesota State Patrol squad car in Minneapolis Friday evening, injuring three people, including a trooper.
After a long negotiation period, nearly 170 employees in Chisago County, Minnesota, went on strike Friday.
Mayor Jacob Frey delivered his State of the City address on Tuesday morning, repeatedly saying Minneapolis needs to get "serious" to recover from a trying year while preparing for the future.
Anthony Edwards announced his return to the San Antonio Spurs.
Kirill Kaprizov remains calm even after the Minnesota Wild's 9-6 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of their second-round series.
A 19-year-old man is accused of driving a stolen car and crashing into a Minnesota State Patrol squad car in Minneapolis Friday evening, injuring three people, including a trooper.
Mayor Jacob Frey delivered his State of the City address on Tuesday morning, repeatedly saying Minneapolis needs to get "serious" to recover from a trying year while preparing for the future.
Concessions workers at Target Field have voted to authorize a strike as they seek higher wages and better benefits.
Two teenagers were injured in a shooting in Bloomington, Minnesota, Monday night, police said.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
After a long negotiation period, nearly 170 employees in Chisago County, Minnesota, went on strike Friday.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
The past couple years have been challenging for Minnesota farmers, prompting many to seek help navigating their mental health.
The Itasca County Sheriff's Office says a deputy is injured and officials are investigating after at least one law enforcement officer fired their weapon during an incident in Max, Minnesota, on Monday.
Law enforcement in an east-central Minnesota community is asking for the public's help to find those responsible for throwing large rocks and vehicle oil off an Interstate 35 overpass.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
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.
Mayor Jacob Frey delivered his State of the City address on Tuesday morning, repeatedly saying Minneapolis needs to get "serious" to recover from a trying year while preparing for the future.
Tensions seem to be escalating in the Middle East after the United States and Iran exchanged gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Minnesota Senate on Monday passed the strongest measures the state has ever seen while sharing opinions just as powerful. The bill would ban semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity magazines, along with other measures designed to prevent mass shootings. The legislation now faces a big hurdle in the evenly divided House. Ubah Ali shares what may happen next.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill that would block people from buying certain high-powered guns and high-capacity magazines. The move was pushed by Annunciation parents following the August shooting at their Minneapolis church. Esme Murphy reports from the Capitol in St. Paul where she heard reaction from one of those parents.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
According to the letter, enforcement will be done by police and plainclothes officers, with businesses themselves being held accountable for repeat violations.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
A large investment company is warning anyone with stocks to hold on to your hats. Information from JP Morgan says uncertainty is fueling inflation, but so far the market has been more resilient than expected.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
A 19-year-old man is accused of driving a stolen car and crashing into a Minnesota State Patrol squad car in Minneapolis Friday evening, injuring three people, including a trooper.
Two teenagers were injured in a shooting in Bloomington, Minnesota, Monday night, police said.
Law enforcement in an east-central Minnesota community is asking for the public's help to find those responsible for throwing large rocks and vehicle oil off an Interstate 35 overpass.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says deputies received a report at around 9:15 p.m. of a Merrifield man who had been shot by a family member during a domestic dispute.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
The past couple years have been challenging for Minnesota farmers, prompting many to seek help navigating their mental health.
When devoted Vikings fan Steven Clarkin died unexpectedly in March, he alone likely saved the lives of several people.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
HCMC is on life support, as leaders warn the state's busiest trauma hospital could be just months away from closing without an infusion of cash. Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis tried to spotlight the problem on Thursday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Anthony Edwards announced his return to the San Antonio Spurs.
Kirill Kaprizov remains calm even after the Minnesota Wild's 9-6 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Concessions workers at Target Field have voted to authorize a strike as they seek higher wages and better benefits.
Anthony Edwards scored 18 points in his unexpected return from injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a huge game by Victor Wembanyama and held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals.
The league has never seen someone quite like Wembanyama. He's an MVP finalist and won the Defensive Player of the Year award over Gobert. The two are similar in countless ways.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
In the last election, President Trump saw record support from Black and Latino voters. But will those new supporters stick with the President’s party in the upcoming midterm?
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
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.
So far this decade, the Twin Cities metro has, on average, added about 17,000 housing units per year, according to data from the Metropolitan Council.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
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.
Temps will drop to close or below freezing Tuesday night, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
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.
Minnesota is in for a stretch of chilly, dry days with highs in the low-mid 50s before temperatures gradually climb back into the 60s by the weekend, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Cloud cover will increase throughout the day Tuesday, and the next couple of days will be dry and cool.
Tuesday will be cool and dry in the Twin Cities, with highs in the 50s.
Temps will drop to close or below freezing Tuesday night, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Concessions workers at Target Field in Minneapolis, home of the Minnesota Twins, have voted to authorize a strike as they seek higher wages and better benefits.
After a long negotiation period, nearly 170 Chisago County employees are striking. This comes after the Teamsters and county both filed for unfair labor practices towards each other.
Chef and cookbook author Amalia Moreno-Damgaard shares some festive food and drink options.
Lifestyles expert Jasmine Stringer shares some gift ideas for the holiday.