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New details released in State Patrol fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb on I-94

New details released in State Patrol fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb on I-94

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Thursday identified the trooper who shot Cobb during an early morning confrontation Monday along I-94 in Minneapolis. Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed or has video of the incident to contact them.
by MPR News Staff

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New Minnesota marijuana law could force menu choice: THC or booze, but not both

New Minnesota marijuana law could force menu choice: THC or booze, but not both

Minnesota’s new marijuana law tweaked the state’s policies around hemp-derived THC products. Business owners say that could impact customer options and restaurant policies.
by Dana Ferguson

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Activists call for firing, prosecution of state troopers involved in fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb

Activists call for firing, prosecution of state troopers involved in fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb

Racial justice activists joined with relatives of Ricky Cobb II Wednesday in calling for the firing and prosecution of the state troopers involved in the killing of the 33-year-old Black man during a traffic stop.
by Matt Sepic

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White Earth Nation to begin recreational marijuana sales Thursday

White Earth Nation to begin recreational marijuana sales Thursday

Despite initially saying it might be weeks until sales begin, the White Earth Nation has moved up the opening of its recreational cannabis operation.
by Euan Kerr, Mathew Holding Eagle III and Melissa Olson

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With cannabis legalized, Twin Cities partygoers celebrate end of ‘prohibition’

With cannabis legalized, Twin Cities partygoers celebrate end of ‘prohibition’

At a First Avenue party Tuesday night, former governor Jesse Ventura said “Minnesota lifted a prohibition” with cannabis legalization, hearkening a new era for the state.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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