Amid Minnesota's cannabis market rollout, few licensees have greenlight
As Minnesota's legal cannabis market is just beginning its rollout, very few licensees have the official greenlight, reports Caroline Cummings.
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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.
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.
In Prairie Island, the Dakota tribe is using cannabis cultivation best practices to take their business to new highs. As Reg Chapman reports, there's a newfound pride in going green.
Minnesotans are one step closer to seeing cannabis shops popping up in more locations around the state.
Minnesota is a step closer to green-lighting marijuana sales in stores. The Office of Cannabis Management handed over proposed safety rules and other regulations to a judge.
Dope Roots Cannafest for Women aims to connect women-owned brands with consumers in a space curated specifically for women.
A movement celebrating women in cannabis is coming to Minneapolis. Dope Roots Cannafest for Women aims to connect women-owned brands with consumers in a space curated specifically for women. Reg Chapman has more.
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced applications for cannabis business licenses will be accepted beginning Feb. 18 and ending March 14.
Led by Nolan Minessale's 22 points, the St. Thomas Tommies defeated the Division-III North Central (MN) Rams 105-59.
Sunday's winter storm blanketed parts of Minnesota with snow and caused treacherous conditions on state roads. WCCO has issued a NEXT Weather Alert and a NEXT Drive Alert.
Though the snowstorm that lashed Minnesota on Sunday has wrapped up, road conditions are still challenging on Monday.
A 17-year-old boy is dead after shots were fired into a Minneapolis home where he was on Sunday evening.
Matt Boldy scored two goals, including the winner just 39 seconds into overtime, to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.
Sunday's winter storm blanketed parts of Minnesota with snow and caused treacherous conditions on state roads. WCCO has issued a NEXT Weather Alert and a NEXT Drive Alert.
Though the snowstorm that lashed Minnesota on Sunday has wrapped up, road conditions are still challenging on Monday.
A 17-year-old boy is dead after shots were fired into a Minneapolis home where he was on Sunday evening.
A major winter storm has arrived in Minnesota on Sunday and is expected to impact travel conditions into Monday.
On Saturday, cross-country skiers raced in Maple Grove, Minnesota, in an event that happened earlier than the normal.
Sunday's winter storm blanketed parts of Minnesota with snow and caused treacherous conditions on state roads. WCCO has issued a NEXT Weather Alert and a NEXT Drive Alert.
Though the snowstorm that lashed Minnesota on Sunday has wrapped up, road conditions are still challenging on Monday.
A major winter storm has arrived in Minnesota on Sunday and is expected to impact travel conditions into Monday.
Saturday will see temperatures in the 40s before a major drop off comes on Sunday.
A man and a woman are dead, and two others, including a 1-year-old boy, are injured after a crash in Thompson Township, Minnesota, on Friday morning.
A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate to please the fictional Slender Man has been ordered back to a state psychiatric hospital after she escaped from her group home last month.
Several schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting delayed starts on Monday amid a messy morning commute.
The U.S. Justice Department has sued three states, including Illinois and Wisconsin, and D.C. for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration.
Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers are raising alarms about judicial independence and say they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal.
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office says Menards, the Wisconsin-based home improvement retailer, has reached a $4.25 million settlement with several states to "resolve claims" of deceptive marketing practices in its popular "11% Rebate Program," and pandemic-era price gouging.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Minneapolis officials have banned government officials, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, from using city lots and ramps as a staging area to enforce federal immigration laws, according to an updated city ordinance.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
President Trump says the U.S. launched powerful and deadly strikes against Islamic state forces in Nigeria, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
This season of giving can really do a number on our recycling systems. But we can all be part of the solution.
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.
Twin Cities shoppers were out and about on Super Saturday, the second-busiest shopping day of the year. The day lands on the final Saturday before Christmas annually.
Buy now, pay later plans are becoming more popular for shoppers this holiday season.
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office says Menards, the Wisconsin-based home improvement retailer, has reached a $4.25 million settlement with several states to "resolve claims" of deceptive marketing practices in its popular "11% Rebate Program," and pandemic-era price gouging.
A 17-year-old boy is dead after shots were fired into a Minneapolis home where he was on Sunday evening.
Police in Roseville, Minnesota, are investigating after they said officers found a man injured at the scene of a reported shooting on Friday morning.
Minneapolis police say they're investigating a "suspicious death" after a woman's body was discovered inside a vehicle Tuesday morning.
Police in Wyoming, Minnesota, said on Saturday that a hospital security guard, Andrea Merrell, who was involved in a confrontation on Christmas, has died due to injuries sustained from the incident.
A 63-year-old West St. Paul, Minnesota, man accused of pointing a gun at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent says the agent also pointed a gun at him, according to court documents filed on Thursday.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
The Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association says of the middle and high schools they know of, only 49% have an athletic trainer providing some level of service.
From 2021 to 2025, Smart Therapy Center submitted claims totaling $31.8 million across all Minnesota Department of Human Services programs, according to that data. But the provider was only approved for a fraction of those payments.
The family of a Minnesota Vikings player who died at training camp from heat exhaustion in 2001 is still fighting to protect others.
A Twin Cities metro area school shifted to e-learning after a flu outbreak impacted nearly a quarter of its students. A senior epidemiologist with the Minnesota Department of Health said flu season is "definitely picking up."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Led by Nolan Minessale's 22 points, the St. Thomas Tommies defeated the Division-III North Central (MN) Rams 105-59.
Matt Boldy scored two goals, including the winner just 39 seconds into overtime, to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.
Taylor Heise scored her first goal of the season 2:57 into overtime Saturday to give the Minnesota Frost a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Goldeneyes as the Professional Women's Hockey League Takeover Tour hit Edmonton's Rogers Place.
Hill-Murray is again one of the best girls hockey teams in Minnesota. This season, at any given time, there could be five Pohls on the Pioneers bench.
Jalen Smith scored his second touchdown a diving 12-yard catch in the first overtime and Minnesota extended its postseason winning streak to nine straight games with a 20-17 win over New Mexico in Rate Bowl.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
According to the Smithsonian Magazine and Britannica, eggnog has British roots.
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.
The story of "The Wizard of Oz " is 125 years old, yet still reinventing itself in all kinds of forms.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Sunday's winter storm blanketed parts of Minnesota with snow and caused treacherous conditions on state roads. WCCO has issued a NEXT Weather Alert and a NEXT Drive Alert.
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.
Though the snowstorm that lashed Minnesota on Sunday has wrapped up, road conditions are still challenging on Monday.
Roads are either completely or partially covered in snow Sunday evening due to the winter storm. Travel advisories have been issued in large parts of the state.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the latest on the winter storm as it makes its way through the state Sunday evening.
Frankie McLister has the situation at MSP Airport on Sunday.
Roads are either completely or partially covered in snow Sunday evening due to the winter storm. Travel advisories have been issued in large parts of the state.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the latest on the winter storm as it makes its way through the state Sunday evening.
FBI Director Kash Patel commented on Minnesota fraud investigations on social media Sunday, saying the agency had increased resources to the state "even before the public conversation escalated online."
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the latest forecast Sunday afternoon.