
Farmers and nonprofit orgs can now apply for grants from Minnesota cannabis office
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management is launching a new program to provide funds to organizations helping farmers navigate the cannabis business.
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The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management is launching a new program to provide funds to organizations helping farmers navigate the cannabis business.
Despite cannabis being legal in Minnesota, there's a proposed ban from keeping residents smoke in parks. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell has the story.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board discussed a policy on Wednesday night that aims to ban the use of cannabis and THC in city parks, but stopped short of making it a criminal offense.
State officials say the rules, which were approved without changes, were published in the State Register on Monday and are now in effect.
A 43-year-old man is facing a first-degree marijuana possession charge after police at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport found a bag with over 10 pounds of marijuana in it.
A California man is facing a criminal charge after police at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport found over 10 pounds of marijuana and 200 vape pens.
A new weed-growing operation in Prairie Island represents Minnesota's closest one to the Twin Cities. The Dakota tribe is using cannabis cultivation best practices to take their business to new highs, with a newfound pride in going green.
Lotteries to award four types of cannabis licenses in Minnesota may take place in May or June, according to the state's Office of Cannabis Management.
See the latest tech that law enforcement agencies are using to crack down on high drivers.
State troopers say they arrested a 47-year-old woman from Minneapolis on Saturday after the driver showed "signs of impairment" and detected the odor of marijuana during a traffic stop.
After a judge halted a planned lottery for cannabis license "preapproval" last month, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management said it was skipping past that process entirely and focusing on a standard licensing period in late spring and early summer of 2025.
The Office of Cannabis Management says it will not add any additional delivery methods to the medical cannabis program in 2025.
Two lawsuits, filed against the Office of Cannabis Management, are aiming to stop a lottery for preapproved cannabis licenses in Minnesota.
Two lawsuits, filed against the Office of Cannabis Management, are aiming to stop a lottery for cannabis licenses in Minnesota.
Adam Duxter shares how your opinion could change the role weed has in Minneapolis parks for years to come.
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board is looking for public input on two newly-proposed policies involving cannabis and THC use in parks.
The state is suing a Twin Cities retailer for selling illegal, noncompliant cannabis in its stores. It's the first time regulators have taken this step.
Voters in South Dakota have rejected a proposal to add protections for abortion rights to the state constitution, preserving a near-total ban there.
North Dakota voters are deciding ballot measures to do away with the property tax, legalize recreational marijuana and to raise the bar for citizens to amend the state constitution.
South Dakota voters are deciding whether to add protections for abortion rights to the state constitution and potentially overturn the state's abortion ban.
We're roughly three months away from recreational marijuana becoming legal to sell and purchase in Minnesota, but that will likely lead to other changes when it comes to medical marijuana.
Starting on Friday, a festival will celebrate the culmination of Minnesota's journey of going green.
We've been following Minnesota's journey of going green after the legalization of cannabis. Starting on Friday, there's a festival celebrating just that.
North Dakota voters will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in the November general election.
About 8.3 million youth ages 12 to 17 got counseling, medication or other mental health treatment in 2023, according to a new survey, which also looked at rates of vaping, drinking and marijuana use.
A suspected lightning strike is being blamed for a fire that damaged several booths at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, though the exact cause has not yet been confirmed.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Police in Edina, Minnesota say a suspect is in custody after M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital went into a brief lockdown on Tuesday afternoon following reports of an armed person in the facility.
Police in a Twin Cities suburb say two people are dead following a standoff on Tuesday afternoon that led to a shelter-in-place warning.
Prominent Minnesota Democrats are calling for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's firing or resignation following a second incident of him sharing operational details of the U.S. military in a Signal chat.
A suspected lightning strike is being blamed for a fire that damaged several booths at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, though the exact cause has not yet been confirmed.
Police in Edina, Minnesota say a suspect is in custody after M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital went into a brief lockdown on Tuesday afternoon following reports of an armed person in the facility.
Police in a Twin Cities suburb say two people are dead following a standoff on Tuesday afternoon that led to a shelter-in-place warning.
Until last week, firefighters on the east side were operating out of a station which is nearly 100 years old.
Flags in Minnesota will be at half mast this week to honor and remember Pope Francis.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Flags in Minnesota will be at half mast this week to honor and remember Pope Francis.
A head-on crash in central Minnesota Monday night killed a man and left a teenager with life-threatening injuries.
The Voyageurs Mobile Classroom is a new specially outfitted van carrying curriculum materials and gear for outdoor exploration and education.
Authorities have issued an endangered missing person alert for a 14-year-old girl from Moorhead, Minnesota who was last seen over the weekend.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
For more than 50 years, we've been celebrating Earth Day to protect our planet. As Caroline Cummings reports, dozens of Minnesotans who gathered at the state capitol today worry we're not doing enough.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a state lawsuit filed against the Trump administration intends to protect transgender children.
A community south of the Twin Cities says it's worried toxic tap water could hurt its youngest residents.
Last year, the website for Minnesota’s electric bike rebate program crashed due to a surge in interest. Caroline Cummings reports on the possible big changes ahead.
Prominent Minnesota Democrats are calling for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's firing or resignation following a second incident of him sharing operational details of the U.S. military in a Signal chat.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
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.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
Police in Edina, Minnesota say a suspect is in custody after M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital went into a brief lockdown on Tuesday afternoon following reports of an armed person in the facility.
Iowa's top prosecutor is proposing an amendment to the state constitution. Some worry the proposal could hinder a defendant's rights in court.
A man caught on camera causing thousands of dollars in damages to at least six Tesla vehicles in Minneapolis will not face charges — at least for now.
A Minnesota family is losing hope they'll see justice for their murdered son, even though the suspected killer pleaded guilty Monday.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Minnesota asking to revive the state's ban on gun-carry permits for young adults.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
Allergy season is here and new studies show your sneezes and sniffles could be starting earlier and lasting longer.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards put on a fine performance in a Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, but it's his antics off the court that have drawn the attention of the NBA.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a state lawsuit filed against the Trump administration intends to protect transgender children.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
McCarthy enters the spring as the presumed starter for next season, with no real competition on the roster and team brass fully behind him.
In March, the Women's Elite Rugby (WER) league launched six franchises across the country, including one in the Twin Cities: the TC Gemini.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Domestic violence groups across Minnesota and the surrounding region are struggling to determine how they will be able to effectively serve people if proposed federal funding cuts go into effect.
Domestic violence services are in jeopardy amid federal funding cuts. In Talking Points, one of the biggest centers in Minnesota is bracing for an uncertain funding future.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
The Twin Cities will enjoy another warm one on Wednesday, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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.
The Twin Cities will enjoy another warm one on Wednesday, says meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
Plenty of sunshine is in store on Tuesday and Wednesday, though rain chances return on Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says Tuesday brings decreasing clouds and a high closing in on 70, and Wednesday will have the same, but without the clouds and rain to start the day.
It's Game 2 in the Timberwolves' best-of-seven series against the LA Lakers. The players and coaches aren't the only ones prepping for the playoffs. Adam Duxter takes us to Roseville, where a postseason tradition is back in a big way.
For more than 50 years, we've been celebrating Earth Day to protect our planet. As Caroline Cummings reports, dozens of Minnesotans who gathered at the state capitol today worry we're not doing enough.
There are burning questions after a fire broke out at this Elk's Lodge. Investigators are trying to figure out if someone set it on purpose. Members of that lodge say crews found Molotov cocktails on the roof.
The Twin Cities will enjoy another warm one on Wednesday, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Flames destroyed several booths at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival last week. As those owners focus on rebuilding, the community is stepping up to show its support.