Walz signs bill making marijuana legal in MinnesotaGov. Tim Walz signed a marijuana legalization bill, which begins to roll out in a few months in phases. Full retail sales could be a year or more away.
Officials warn of extreme fire danger in northern MinnesotaState and federal land managers are warning of extreme fire danger across northeastern Minnesota, as a lack of precipitation, low humidity, warm temperatures and strong winds combine to create ideal conditions for wildfires.
Play7min 16secAt Shakopee prison, women grieve lost children, work toward redemptionMost incarcerated women in Minnesota have children. A new support group at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Shakopee is tailored to the specific grief these women feel that's often overlooked by society.
Play4min 47secLocal businesses prep for legal cannabis plants, possession come AugustIn just a couple of months, Minnesotans will be able to grow their own cannabis plants and local businesses are eager to help them get started. But there is one thing they can’t sell — cannabis seed.
The first office for missing and murdered Black women and girls set for MinnesotaThe office will investigate cold cases and reopen suspicious cases, assist police agencies and community groups in active cases, and serve as a point of contact for those reluctant to talk to police.
Authorities ID teen who drowned in St. Croix River at Interstate State ParkA body pulled from the St. Croix River near Taylor Falls was identified as D'Andrea Sanvig, who fell at Interstate State Park last month after hiking and losing his footing.
Play9min 52secAfter cannabis legalized in Minnesota, state's hemp growers prepare for uncertain futureEdibles containing small amounts of hemp-derived THC were legalized last July, and an entire industry quickly popped up around that law. Now, growers are worried they will lose business.
LGBTQ+ activists call for new strategies to promote equality after Target backlashWhile the retailer said its actions were aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of its employees after protesters knocked over Pride signs and confronted workers in stores, the controversy comes at a time when conflict over LGBTQ+ rights is simmering.
Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protect Sacklers from lawsuitsA federal court ruling cleared the way Tuesday for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's settlement of thousands of legal claims over the toll of opioids.
Rolling thunder: Contestants chase cheese wheel down a hill in chaotic UK raceDozens of reckless racers have chased a 7-pound wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down the near-vertical Cooper’s Hill near Gloucester in southwestern England. The cheese-rolling race has been held at Cooper’s Hill, about 100 miles west of London, since at least 1826.
Lewis has 4 RBIs in season debut, Jeffers homers in 10th to give Twins 7-5 win over AstrosRookie Royce Lewis homered with four RBIs in his season debut and Ryan Jeffers hit a two-run shot in the 10th inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 7-5 win over the Houston Astros Monday.
Russia reports several drone strikes on Moscow buildings as Kyiv is attacked againExplosions were reported in several districts of Moscow and outlying regions of the city Tuesday as Russia launched a pre-dawn air raid on Ukraine's capital Tuesday that killed at least one person.
Play14min 10secPeople fleeing Sudan face uncertain futures in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and beyondIn Port Sudan, Jeddah, Aswan and Cairo, people have sought safety from the fighting in Khartoum. After making difficult decisions and journeys, the biggest challenges for many are only beginning.
Secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a championOn the eve of the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, its word selection panel has worked long hours to approve all words, including their spellings, pronunciations and languages of origin.
China launches a new crew into space, including its first civilian astronautChina's space program officials said on Monday they have plans to expand its space station, along with launching a crewed mission to the moon before 2030.
6 adults and 3 children were injured in a shooting at a Florida beach boardwalkAll nine victims injured from the shooting were in stable condition, authorities said, as a preliminary investigation showed that an altercation between two groups resulted in gunfire.
Missing person alert issued for Bemidji woman Chessna Lalgie, also known as Samara McLean, was reported missing on Thursday, but police say her family hasn't seen her since February.
Generations of Minnesotans remember sacrifice of service members at Fort Snelling National CemeteryA solemn ceremony honoring fallen Minnesota troops Monday touched on service through generations. The Memorial Day tribute at Fort Snelling National Cemetery included music from the 34th Infantry Division Red Bull Band and remarks from political and military leaders.
Play3min 53secFor Black drivers, a police officer's first 45 words are a portent of what's to comeA Black driver is more likely to face being searched, handcuffed, or arrested when a police officer's first words are commands rather than a greeting or an explanation.
Biden marks Memorial Day lauding generations of fallen U.S. troops who ‘dared all and gave all’President Joe Biden lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who “dared all and gave all” fighting for their country and called on Americans to ensure that their “sacrifice was not in vain” as he marked Memorial Day with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.