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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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Fmr. Minnesota Timberwolves employee pleads guilty to stealing executive's hard drive A former Minnesota Timberwolves employee has entered a guilty plea in connection to the theft of a team executive's hard drive that contained "strategic NBA information," among other things, officials said. 2H ago

29 years ago, Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit disappeared and hasn't been heard from since The young TV anchor from Minnesota vanished June 27, 1995 in Mason City, Iowa. Investigators believe someone attacked her as she headed to her car for the early news shift. 2H ago

Off-duty St. Paul police officer recalls moment he stopped attempted robbery: "Right time, right place" Off-duty St. Paul police officer Jonathan Valencia was out with his family when he noticed a man walking back and forth before cutting in line. Immediately, he says he had a bad feeling about him. 4H ago

Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for Pine Island standoff that triggered shelter-in-place alert A southern Minnesota man convicted of assault after firing at law enforcement during an hourslong standoff in 2022 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. 17H ago

Mall of America's security team will start using facial recognition software as part of safety plan After a slew of gun-related incidents in the past few years, Mall of America is stepping up their security measures by adding facial recognition technology to their arsenal. 4H ago

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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. 1H 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

Minnesota nonprofit opening first responder support center focused on mental health A Minnesota nonprofit is working to break down barriers surrounding mental health and start important conversations among those working the frontline of public safety. Jun 24

What is the deal with whole body deodorant? You've probably seen all of the commercials lately for the latest personal hygiene trend: Whole body deodorant. So, what is it? And do we actually need it? Good Question. Jun 20

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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

Wild Thang wins world's ugliest dog contest in Petaluma Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese from Oregon, beat seven other competitors to gain the title world's ugliest dog at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday. Jun 23