Police Recover $345,000 Worth Of Marijuana From Southern Minnesota Ditch
Thousands of dollars worth of marijuana was recovered from the side of the road near Rochester Monday.
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Thousands of dollars worth of marijuana was recovered from the side of the road near Rochester Monday.
Las Vegas' newest attraction — and Instagram backdrop — is a museum celebrating all things cannabis.
A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening concern about the new popularity of vaping among teens.
Officers found 4 pounds of methamphetamine and over 1,300 animals in poor living conditions.
Federal prosecutors say 41-year-old Mark Berg, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, entered the plea Tuesday to one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
A medical marijuana advocate group is petitioning the state government to expand Minnesota's medical pot program to include those who struggle with opioid addiction.
In recent months, prominent U.S. pot companies have listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, raising capital and drawing attention from wealthy investors in Asia, Europe and Australia who want to make a play in the cannabis industry but are spooked by the U.S. federal prohibition.
A central Minnesota couple is accused of running a marijuana-growing operation out of their basement.
The democrat's argument was heavily based on the belief that arrests for marijuana possession have become a punishment that doesn't fit the crime.
Some American parents who for years have used cannabis to treat severe forms of epilepsy in their children are feeling more cautious than celebratory as U.S. regulators near a decision on whether to approve the first drug derived from the marijuana plant.
A British pharmaceutical company is getting closer to a decision on whether the U.S government will approve the first prescription drug derived from the marijuana plant, but parents who for years have used cannabis to treat severe forms of epilepsy in their children are feeling more cautious than celebratory.
A report found, in police stings involving small amounts of marijuana almost exclusively, almost every single person arrested was black.
According to a new report in 2016, alcohol was involved in 38 percent of driver deaths while 44 percent of drivers killed tested positive for drugs.
According to researchers from Columbia University, the number of cigarette-smoking parents who said they used marijuana increased from 11 percent in 2002 to over 17 percent in 2015.
The Meeker County Sheriff's Office says officers who went to arrest a fugitive with an out-of-state warrant ended up uncovering a large-scale marijuana growing operation in Dassel.
Supporters gathered at 4:20 p.m. Friday at the State Capitol for a Rally to Legalize event for marijuana.
Friday is April 20, or 4/20. That's the numerical code for marijuana's high holiday, a celebration and homage to pot's enduring and universal slang for smoking.
U.S. health officials say a closely watched medicine made from the marijuana plant significantly reduces seizures in children with severe forms of epilepsy and warrants approval in the country.
Two Minnesota residents remain jailed after authorities discovered 85 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 90 in western South Dakota.
The smoke was thick and business brisk at the Barbary Coast Dispensary's marijuana smoking lounge, a darkened room that resembles a steakhouse or upscale sports tavern with its red leather seats, deep booths with high dividers, and hardwood floors.
Authorities in Wisconsin seized more than 300 marijuana plants in a drug bust Thursday morning.
More than 350 patients involved in the study initially reported using opioid painkillers.
The State Patrol says recent stops in west central Minnesota led troopers to confiscate more marijuana than they seized in all of 2016.
Minnesota State troopers are making strides to stop the flow of drugs into the state.
Fans of President Donald Trump who use marijuana say Attorney General Jeff Sessions' move to tighten federal oversight of the drug is the first time they've felt let down by the man they helped elect.
A Wisconsin woman who at age 12 stabbed her sixth-grade classmate nearly to death to please online horror character Slender Man will be released from a psychiatric hospital, a judge ordered on Thursday.
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and his NHL-leading 53rd assist of the season to help the Colorado Avalanche rout the Minnesota Wild 6-1 on Thursday night.
Harrison Smith's weekly coffee with Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has been one part of a special season for both of them and the entire team.
.Julius Randle had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Edwards added 21 points and seven assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 104-89 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.
Aside from some flurries on Friday morning, it's a fairly quiet end to the week in the Twin Cities with a mostly cloudy sky.
For decades, the Uptown Art Fair has been fixature in the Uptown neighborhood drawing thousands, but the event will no longer happen in the popular neighborhood.
Four illnesses are filling Minnesota hospitals, and health leaders are warning you that Minnesota is dealing with a "quad-demic."
Esme Murphy chats with state Sen. Matt Klein, who said he is optimistic about the bill moving through the legislature.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is urging law enforcement to reconsider selling their police-issued guns.
A nationwide technical program is helping students at Elk River High School discover their passion for cooking, and their potential to pursue culinary arts professionally.
A 54-year-old woman has been charged with fraud for impersonating her mother and collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits for more than 25 years.
Red Wing police officers say four to five drones were spotted flying around a nuclear plant on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced on Wednesday that they will cease targeted culling of deer in three permit areas due to levels of chronic wasting disease reaching endemic levels.
Hundreds of Canadian geese have been found dead this winter in Owatonna, Albert Lea, Waseca and other southern Minnesota cities.
Two people were found dead inside a vehicle early Wednesday morning on the east side of Rochester, showing "no obvious signs of trauma," police say.
A Wisconsin woman who at age 12 stabbed her sixth-grade classmate nearly to death to please online horror character Slender Man will be released from a psychiatric hospital, a judge ordered on Thursday.
Richard Elliot, 62, has not been seen since Wednesday morning.
It sounds almost too good to be true: locals are saving thousands and thousands on home updates — especially in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
The New Libson Police Department issued a statewide crime alert on Saturday for information regarding a suspect they believe is involved with a triple homicide that took place on Monday.
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Svetlana Vold immediately thought of her mom's teachings and looked to give back to her old Ukrainian neighbors who were suffering.
Volunteers at St. Paul's Union Gospel Mission served up hundreds of Christmas Day meals during a free lunch on Wednesday.
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
Esme Murphy chats with state Sen. Matt Klein, who said he is optimistic about the bill moving through the legislature.
Starting next week, lawmakers in favor of sports gambling will be making another push at the State Capitol.
Americans are observing a national day of mourning as the life of former President Jimmy Carter is celebrated in a state funeral and he's laid to rest.
Jimmy Carter was honored with a state funeral on Thursday in Washington. The 39th president is being remembered not only for his service in office but also for his extraordinary service to the world after leaving office.
The state's 55% year-over-year rise in car insurance rates goes beyond inflation.
It sounds almost too good to be true: locals are saving thousands and thousands on home updates — especially in western Wisconsin.
The head of Canada's most populous province is taking shots at President-elect Donald Trump over his comments on annexing the country, joking that Canada should purchase Minnesota and Alaska in retaliation.
Xcel Energy says the interim increase of 5.2% will add about $5.39 to an average residential customer's monthly bill.
The new year is off to a lucky start for two Minnesota lottery players.
A Wisconsin woman who at age 12 stabbed her sixth-grade classmate nearly to death to please online horror character Slender Man will be released from a psychiatric hospital, a judge ordered on Thursday.
A 54-year-old woman has been charged with fraud for impersonating her mother and collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits for more than 25 years.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is urging law enforcement to reconsider selling their police-issued guns.
Three people have been charged in connection with a drug cartel-related kidnapping in St. Paul, according to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty wants to "remove unnecessary obstacles" that prevent youths from contributing to society.
Four illnesses are filling Minnesota hospitals, and health leaders are warning you that Minnesota is dealing with a "quad-demic."
An important deadline is fast approaching for the more than 35,000 workers who care for some of Minnesota's most vulnerable residents.
A Hollywood A-lister has come to the help of an immigrant living in Minnesota as he fights a serious illness.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
Norovirus numbers in Minnesota remain "higher than usual" and likely will for some time, state health officials said Tuesday.
The Oscar-winning filmmaker behind "O.J.: Made in America" has made a nine-hour documentary about the life and achievements of Prince. However, it may never end up getting the audience it deserves.
A Hollywood A-lister has come to the help of an immigrant living in Minnesota as he fights a serious illness.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
If you missed the 2025 Golden Globes, here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show.
The iconic ruby slippers sold for a total of $32.5 million at auction last month. The slippers were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and his NHL-leading 53rd assist of the season to help the Colorado Avalanche rout the Minnesota Wild 6-1 on Thursday night.
Harrison Smith's weekly coffee with Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has been one part of a special season for both of them and the entire team.
.Julius Randle had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Edwards added 21 points and seven assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 104-89 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.
The Minnesota Vikings' Monday night playoff matchup against the Rams has been moved to Arizona due to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Taylor Heise scored her second goal of the season 3:20 into overtime to give the Minnesota Frost a 2-1 victory over the Boston Fleet.
Esme Murphy chats with state Sen. Matt Klein, who said he is optimistic about the bill moving through the legislature.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy sits down with the son of Jimmy Carter’s vice president, Walter Mondale.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
Celebration turned into frightening chaos on New Year's Day when a driver barreled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing 14 people. Two days later, the FBI released a bulletin warning of copycat attacks.
Here's an explanation of why people may hear creaks and trembles in their homes during cold months.
More Americans are drinking less milk, but eating more cheese. So what does that all mean?
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long-time traditions. They include what we drink, what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
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.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
The Twin Cities is in for a snowy weekend followed by bitter cold early next week, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
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.
Aside from some flurries on Friday morning, it's a fairly quiet end to the week in the Twin Cities with a mostly cloudy sky.
The Twin Cities is in for a snowy weekend followed by bitter cold early next week, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, including when you can expect the temperatures to warm up into the 30's.
Shayla Reaves visits a winter wonderland near the Vikings training complex in Eagan.
At least one person is dead following a shooting overnight Friday in Minneapolis' Near North neighborhood.
Across the nation, the healthcare system is taking a beating as flu, COVID, RSV and norovirus cases continue to strain resources and slow down patient care.
The Twin Cities is in for a snowy weekend followed by bitter cold early next week, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
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