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Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary opens near Red Wing Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities. Jun 25

Minnesota e-bike rebate application reopening next week following initial launch troubles The Minnesota e-bike rebate application period is slated to reopen next week — this time with safeguards in place to manage the high demand. Jun 25

Developers look to attract first-time home buyers by curbing costs Dale Wills, CEO of Centra Companies, says affordable homes in and around the metro are often bought before they're finished being built. Jun 24

Dionne Sims seeks new owner of St. Paul's Black Garnet Books Black Garnet Books' Dionne Sims is looking to hand off ownership of her beloved St. Paul bookstore to pursue her next dream. Jun 20

Medical debt won't be reported to credit bureaus under new Minnesota law Minnesota patients facing mounting medical debt could soon catch a break thanks to a new law. Jun 17

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St. Paul man sentenced to 60 months in Cub Foods parking lot shootout A St. Paul man was sentenced to 60 months in prison in connection to a grocery store parking lot shootout that injured a teenage girl in March. 42M ago

St. Paul man sentenced to 21 years for 2021 murder of his wife A St. Paul man was sentenced to more than 21 years for murdering his wife in 2021. 1H ago

Video shows Lakeville family's LGBTQ pride flag repeatedly stolen from front lawn A Lakeville family is at their wit's end as police investigate a repeat crime that they say feels personal. Family members say that their Pride flag has been stolen from off their lawn more than once. 1H ago

Another youth prison inmate charged in assault that left Wisconsin counselor brain-dead The facility has been plagued by allegations of staff-on-inmate abuse, including excessive use of pepper spray, restraints and strip searches. A court-appointed monitor is currently overseeing the facility. 7H ago

Minnesota judge who ruled to strip voting rights from people with felonies is reprimanded A state oversight board has reprimanded a Minnesota judge who declared unconstitutional a new state law restoring voting rights for people with felonies. 7H ago

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Iowa's Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks. 6H ago

What causes someone to be nearsighted? Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted — up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes myopia? Good Question. 17H ago

Walgreens to close up to a quarter of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores "We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures. 23H ago

"No evidence" new COVID variant causes more severe disease, CDC says The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates. Jun 25

Surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings. Jun 25

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Valleyfair in Shakopee cancels 4th of July fireworks due to flooding Valleyfair in Shakopee is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks show due to flooding impacts. 9H ago

Jon Pardi, special guest Mackenzie Porter to play Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Multi-platinum country singer and songwriter Jon Pardi with special guest and rising country star Mackenzie Porter will be at the Minnesota State Fair for this summer's Grandstand Concert Series. Jun 26

CBS News 24/7 debuts flagship show with immersive AR/VR format "CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience. Jun 26

Prince to posthumously receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame While the music world is still wrapping up celebrations of the 40th anniversary of Prince's landmark "Purple Rain," another honor has been announced for the late Minneapolis rock superstar: a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Jun 25

"The Sopranos" at 25: Looking back on TV's greatest hour In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos." Jun 23