Minnesota cannabis dispensaries struggle as supply chain lags behind

Several adult-use cannabis businesses have the greenlight from the state to operate but don't have the supply to stock their store shelves as Minnesota's budding industry gets off the ground. Minnesota legalized marijuana for recreational use over...

Governor Walz signs cannabis deal with Prairie Island Indian Community

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) have announced a new Tribal-state cannabis compact with the Prairie Island Indian Community. "This milestone underscores our ongoing commitment to the people of Minnesota...

Minnesota "cannabusinesses" struggling to stock store shelves

Several Minnesota cannabis businesses have the greenlight from the state to operate, but some are still struggling to stock store shelves. As Caroline Cummings reports, supply chain snags are hitting some businesses hard.

Minnesota Star Tribune wins regional Emmy

Amanda Anderson, a video journalist for the Minnesota Star Tribune, took home an Upper Midwest Emmy on Saturday for her work on a piece about charter schools.Her work, “Two schools’ paths demonstrate joy, pain of charter model,” won in the...

Minnesota Millionaire Raffle returning with some changes

The popular Minnesota Lottery game is back for the 20th year. ROSEVILLE, Minn. — It's the 20th year of the Minnesota Millionaire Raffle, and the state lottery announced there are a few changes for the New Year's Day game. Minnesota Lottery said...

Minnesota Vikings ‘disgusted’ by fans directing racial slurs at Isaiah Rodgers after Eagles game

The Minnesota Vikings have issued a statement on cornerback Isaiah Rodgers receiving racist comments from fans. On Tuesday, the Vikings said they are “disgusted” at what happened with Rodgers after the Vikings lost to the Philadelphia Eagles on...

Minnesota man sentenced for production, attempted production of child porn

By Nick Lentz October 20, 2025 / 5:27 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota A Crystal, Minnesota, man has been sentenced for production and attempted production of child pornography, according to court documents. A federal judge sentenced Dapree Richard...

Government shutdown means many CDC experts are skipping a pivotal meeting on infectious disease

ATLANTA (AP) — CDC researchers are being forced to skip a pivotal conference on infectious disease this week due to the government shutdown, missing out on high-level discussions not long after surges in measles and whooping cough hit the U.S....

Minnesota signs third Tribal-state cannabis compact

Gov. Tim Walz announced the new compact with the Prairie Island Indian Community. ST PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz has announced the state's third Tribal-state cannabis compact. The Office of Cannabis Management and Prairie Island Indian Community...

Cliffs to pursue rare earth elements in Michigan, Minnesota

CLEVELAND — A taconite mining and steel producing company said it is eyeing the potential for mining rare earth elements in Minnesota. In a call with investors Monday morning, Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves said his company had identified...

Democrats hold a key edge in the November elections: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Happy Monday! We hope the Amazon Web...

Local small businesses prep for new paid leave law

The new Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) law will begin in less than three months, but few local businesses seem to be aware of it, said Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce President Derek Ricke. The new law will allow employees to take up...

Eric Lucero addresses China policy, local governance, and community events in recent posts

Eric Lucero, a Minnesota state legislator, has recently addressed a range of topics on his social media account, including local community events, international relations, and state-level policy concerns.On October 17, 2025, Lucero expressed...

Cleveland-Cliffs to search for rare earths in Minnesota, Michigan

An iron mining and steel production company said it is eyeing the potential for mining rare earth elements in northern Minnesota. In a call with investors Monday morning, Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves said his company had identified two...

Central Minnesota Paving, Materials Company to Close; 297 to Lose Jobs

A Minnesota-based paving and materials company has notified state officials they are permanently closing and laying-off nearly 300 workers. Some of those workers are from facilties in St. Cloud, Waite Park and Becker. OMG Midwest, Inc. of Rogers,...

Cleveland-Cliffs to search for rare earths in Minnesota

An iron mining and steel production company said it is eyeing the potential for mining rare earth elements in northern Minnesota. In a call with investors Monday morning, Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves said his company had identified two...

Preventing fraud a centerpiece of Rep. Kristin Robbins’ campaign for governor

GOP Rep. Kristin Robbins, who is running for Minnesota governor, released her proposals to prevent fraud in Minnesota programs at a Capitol press conference on Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Michelle Griffith/Minnesota Reformer) Rep. Kristin Robbins, a...

Report found microplastics in Minnesota rivers, lakes in all samples tested

An Environment Minnesota staff member demonstrates water sampling at Bde Maka Ska Thomas Beach, Oct. 16, 2025. (Photo by Bruce Silcox) Microplastics were found in every sample tested from 40 lakes, rivers and streams across Minnesota, according to...

Where does Anthony Edwards hail from? Exploring Minnesota Timberwolves star’s family, heritage and roots

Anthony Edwards is from Georgia (Image via Getty Images) Since the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards first overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, he has become a household name. After an incredible journey from football to basketball fame,...

Secretary of State: 'It's a felony to vote in Minnesota if you are not eligible'

Secretary of State Steve Simon has defended the state's elections system, after questions arose in a House Fraud Committee about noncitizen voting. SAINT PAUL, Minn. — It's a felony for a noncitizen to vote in a Minnesota election, punishable by...