St. Cloud State Just Became Minnesota’s Weed U

The green rush is underway in Minnesota. After years of delays, lawsuits, and regulatory hurdles, the state is finally ready to begin recreational cannabis sales. Minnesota College Launching Cannabis Program as Sales Begin One Minnesota college is …

Minnesota Cooperative Summit July 29th & 30th

The first of what is hoped to be an annual Minnesota Cooperative Summit will be held July 29 and 30 at the University of Minnesota Morris. It is being presented by CoMinnesota, Minnesota Farmers Union, University of Minnesota Morris, and West Central …

14 new drinks to try at the Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair is debuting a wide variety of new beverages, including wine slushies, ales and cocktails. Vendors are adding unique drinks such as a soft-serve beer, a Dr. Pepper slushie and a Cherry rhubarb crumble drink. Several mocktails are …

Minnesota’s Surge In Real ID Applications Leads To Long Waits

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- People applying for a new Minnesota driver's license are seeing significant delays in having their applications processed. The Stearns County License Center says the Minnesota Department of Driver and Vehicle Services is still …

One Minnesota City Now Among the Fittest in America

When I think of the fittest cities in America, my brain usually goes straight to sunny spots with beaches and palm trees, not places where winter lasts half the year. But a new report from the American College of Sports Medicine says otherwise. Their 2025 …

Wisconsin vs. Minnesota: The Ultimate Battle for NFL Stadium Bragging Rights

NFL stadiums are constantly evolving, growing in size, offering more amenities, and frequently becoming architectural landmarks in their home cities. Currently, 20 of these impressive venues are vying for the prestigious title of "Best NFL Stadium.…

Tornado cut a path of destruction 25 years ago in Granite Falls, Minnesota

GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — Quiet, residential streets lined by modern, well-kept houses with trimmed lawns mark today what 25 years ago was an absolute path of destruction 500 feet wide and two miles long. A tornado cut through the west side of Granite Falls, …

Green Visions: Public Perception of Water in Minnesota

In a recent survey, Minnesotans were asked about their thoughts on the importance of water. As it turns out, the vast majority of Minnesotans feel strongly about clean water and feel that it is a large part of our identity as a state. But when asked about …

Bullock County Humane Society thanks Bissell Pet Foundation for “Freedom Flight” to Minnesota

By Felicia Farnsworth The Bullock County Humane Society is celebrating a major success as 31 of its animals—26 cats and kittens, one dog, and four puppies—were selected for a “freedom flight,”  a transport, often by air, that moves animals from overcrowded …

‘Excessive’ Rain Saturates Minnesota Golf Course