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Dan Lommen placed a message on the restaurant's sign reading, "Weed shop, children don't mix. Respect! GV."
A new cannabis dispensary just opened north of the Twin Cities metro and the city's mayor is one of the owners.
Minnesotans have plenty of experience grabbing beer or wine at liquor stores. That's not the case when it comes to legally buying marijuana. In this Good Question, Jeff Wagner helps first-timers navigate the ins and outs of shopping at a dispensary.
Eric Taubel, executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management, said he expects monthly sales to double in the coming months and years.
The state is cashing in on cannabis. Sales of adult-use weed and hemp products in Minnesota hit $210 million last year. That brought in more than $27 million in tax revenue. More is likely to come as the legal market ramps up. But as Caroline Cummings reports, there are still some growing pains with going green.
The City of Anoka is entering the cannabis business, opening the first city-owned cannabis dispensary in Minnesota and the only one of its kind currently operating in the country.
A first-of-its-kind cannabis dispensary is now open for business in the Twin Cities. Photojournalist Joe Van Ryn and Jeff Wagner take us inside Anoka Cannabis Company to see what makes the shop so different.
As Minnesota's legal cannabis market is just beginning its rollout, very few licensees have the official greenlight, reports Caroline Cummings.
The first recreational marijuana dispensary not owned by a tribe opened for business in Minnesota on Tuesday.
History-making moments for marijuana in Minnesota. The first dispensary not owned by a tribe opened for business. "Legacy Cannabis" in Downtown Duluth holds the distinction. The first three dispensaries in the metro will open their doors on Wednesday. As Photojournalist Tony Peterson and Frankie McLister report, more than two years after legalization was signed into law, dispensary day is suddenly here.
RISE Dispensary said its medical locations in Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Mankato, New Hope and Willmar will open up for recreational users on Wednesday.
The Minnesota State Fair isn't just a fun place to snack and shop. It's a chance to get a pulse of the state on hot-button issues. Nearly 10,000 people participated in the 2025 House of Representatives State Fair Poll, touching on topics that dominated the recent legislative session and maybe conversations at the dinner table.
President Trump is celebrating a new trade deal with Indonesia on Tuesday. It's one of the world's largest producers of copper. The president has threatened a 50% tariff on copper imports starting next month. In "WCCO Price Check," Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows us what that means for one of Minnesota's newest industries.
A budding business in southern Minnesota is on track for a legal cannabis market milestone: opening the first retail non-tribally owned dispensary off of tribal land.
A budding business in Southern Minnesota is on track for a legal cannabis market milestone. A dispensary in Albert Lea has cleared a key hurdle and just needs to pay its licensing fee. Caroline Cummings reports on what's next for him and the industry.
It is the tribe's second such cannabis dispensary. Their first opened in Moorhead in May.
Minnesotans can now legally buy marijuana just an hour north of the Twin Cities. A Native tribe just opened a new shop in St. Cloud today. As WCCO's Jason Rantala shows us, customers were buzzing with excitement.
Minnesota regulators hold lotteries for business licenses, giving greenlight for some industry hopefuls to move forward two years after legalization.
Cannabis industry hopefuls and advocates rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday in protest of a proposed tax hike on retail sales before the legal market is even off the ground.
On Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz signed the first tribal-state compact authorized under Minnesota's 2023 cannabis law.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
When will your neighborhood store be open for recreational sales? For those dreaming of green in dollars with a new small cannabis business, they're stuck waiting.
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Last week, rules were formally released for licensing cannabis shops. Esme Murphy spoke with Eric Taubel, the Interim Director at the Office of Cannabis Management, to find out when your neighborhood cannabis shop could open.
Marijuana is legal in Minnesota, but the Minneapolis Park Board wants to limit where smokers can light up. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell explains what going green could look like in the city's world-renowned parks.
Monday will be mostly pleasant and seasonable in the Twin Cities, with rain possible late.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
An investigation is underway after a body in a "severe state of decomposition" was discovered in the waters of Bde Maka Ska late Sunday morning, according to the Minneapolis Park Police Department.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
Family and friends are remembering a Twin Cities teenager killed following a crash on a Minneapolis highway last weekend.
An investigation is underway after a body in a "severe state of decomposition" was discovered in the waters of Bde Maka Ska late Sunday morning, according to the Minneapolis Park Police Department.
Family and friends are remembering a Twin Cities teenager killed following a crash on a Minneapolis highway last weekend.
The Chisago County Attorney's Office filed a juvenile delinquency petition in connection with the Oct. 25, 2025, crash that happened near the intersection of Stacy and Ivywood trails in Chisago City.
The Fridley Police Department says Corinthyan Leyon Dancy was last seen leaving on foot from a family member's residence on the 8400 block of Regent Avenue North in Brooklyn Park at 7 a.m. Friday.
Police in Minneapolis say a man suffered serious injuries in a shooting early Sunday morning on the city's south side.
More than six fire departments responded in the middle of the night to Kingsway Senior Living, and staff say it took a village to relocate everyone to Belle Plaine High School for temporary shelter.
An individual is dead after a police officer shot at them with their service weapon on the Red Lake Nation Thursday, according to a special agent with the FBI.
Families heading west to the Black Hills this summer might make a stop at the Crazy Horse Memorial near Mount Rushmore. The memorial has a Minnesota connection that tells the story of the site.
More Minnesota communities are parting ways with Flock Safety and dropping the automatic license plate-reading cameras. On Thursday, the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office joined the list and announced they will no longer use the cameras.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including a slate of county fairs.
The crash happened at approximately 7:12 a.m. on westbound I-94 at milepost 13 in St. Croix County near Roberts, Wisconsin, according to the State Patrol.
Wisconsin residents headed to the polls Tuesday — or voted early — to have their say in the 2026 primary. Here are live results.
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday's election.
Authorities have released the name of the Madison police officer who shot and killed a 38-year-old Black man last month in Wisconsin's capital city, Madison.
David Crowley, backed by Gov. Tony Evers, faces democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a Wisconsin primary that could signal how far left the Democratic Party is willing to go.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
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.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
In the aftermath of the Minnesota Primary, Republicans are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been. GOP nominee Michele Tafoya joined Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
The Pentagon is pushing back against reports of poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
The Chisago County Attorney's Office filed a juvenile delinquency petition in connection with the Oct. 25, 2025, crash that happened near the intersection of Stacy and Ivywood trails in Chisago City.
Police in Minneapolis say a man suffered serious injuries in a shooting early Sunday morning on the city's south side.
The family of Kristen and Evie Brown, the victims in Wednesday's double murder-suicide in Hopkins, Minnesota, has released a statement through the Hopkins Police Department.
A man is in custody after shooting at Eagan, Minnesota, police officers early Saturday morning.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Back-to-back tainted food outbreaks have a lot of people asking what's safe to bring home from the grocery store.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
The system uses light tracing and more than 1,500 data points to create a personalized treatment plan.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including a slate of county fairs.
Rod Stewart, who is 81, is recovering from a "routine coronary stent procedure," according to his team. He had been scheduled to perform at the Grandstand on Sept. 1 alongside Richard Marx.
Singers at Eastview High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota, are warming up for their performance on stage with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Foreigner.
The Uptown Art Fair kicked off in Minneapolis on Friday afternoon. The event is now closer to Uptown for the first time in two years.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Joaquín Pereyra scored in the 89th minute and Drake Callender had six saves for Minnesota United in a 1-1 tie with Real Salt Lake.
Olivia Miles had 23 points and eight assists, Napheesa Collier added 19 points and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-87 on Saturday night.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
The candidates for the Minnesota general election are all set, and the campaigns are shifting into a higher gear.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
The polls close on Minnesota's high-stakes primary in a little more than five days, with new figures from the Secretary of State's Office showing more than 157,000 people have already voted.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
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.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The issue is a major talking point ahead of the midterm elections. Do gas prices actually impact elections?
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.
Monday will be mostly pleasant and seasonable in the Twin Cities, with rain possible late.
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.
Monday will be pleasant and seasonable in the Twin Cities.
Drought conditions have spread across much of Minnesota, with some of the state's driest conditions in central and northern Minnesota.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Sunday will be pleasant and sunny.
Monday will be pleasant and seasonable in the Twin Cities.
A rollover caused a backup on I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Loved ones are mourning the loss of a Twin Cities teen who died just days before his birthday. One week ago, state patrol says 18-year-old Drew Fisher hit a highway divider on I-94 and was struck and killed after exiting his vehicle. Jason Rantala spoke with his mother about how she wants her son to be remembered.
Fridley police are looking for a 15-year-old boy who hasn't been seen since Friday morning.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the latest forecast.