Minnesota Governor, Legislative Leaders to Increase Cannabis Excise Tax in Budget

Minnesota’s elected officials indicated they plan on “right-sizing” the state’s adult-use cannabis industry by increasing an excise tax on sales, despite adult-use dispensary operations having yet to commence in the North Star State. Democratic Gov. Tim …

Rain brings some relief to raging wildfires in Minnesota

Relentless wildfires have continued to rapidly grow across parts of northeastern Minnesota north of Lake Superior, destroying at least 144 homes and buildings, after days of unseasonably high temperatures and low humidity. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – Much- …

New Ranking Names This the Most Beautiful County in Minnesota

There’s no denying it, Minnesota is an absolutely stunning state. With endless natural beauty around every corner, it’s hard to pick a favorite spot. But one county in particular just rose to the top and was recently named the prettiest in the entire state …

Hidden Gem: This Tiny Town Has Minnesota’s Best Burger

Guy Fieri from the Food Network recently revealed his list of the top burgers in America and one Minnesota restaurant landed in his top 15. The host of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives highlighted the Nook in St. Paul for having one of the best burgers in the …

Fire officials opening burned areas to property owners in northern Minnesota

Property owners will be allowed back into areas burned by two major wildfires in northeast Minnesota, fire officials said Friday on the heels of reports that the Camp House Fire near Brimson hadn’t grown overnight. The Jenkins Creek Fire’s threat to the …

University of Minnesota loses $2 million federal grant after allegations of fabricated data

The federal government has terminated a University of Minnesota professor’s research grant worth more than $2 million, alleging he fabricated the project’s results and data.The U.S. Department of Energy wrote a letter to U officials, dated March 28, 2025, …

Top state leaders tour wildfire damage in northern Minnesota

Minnesota – A Top 10 State For Business 

Sponsored by Minnesota’s economic landscape is as diverse as its workforce. This has created a foundation for businesses to start, grow, expand, and prosper. Minnesota recently ranked as the #6 best state for business (CNBC). Companies across the country …

Federal funding freeze for Enterprise Minnesota could upend local manufacturers

REGION — With numerous federal funding cuts underway, Enterprise Minnesota is the latest to be on the chopping block. A nonprofit manufacturing extension partnership, the business management consultant typically receives up to $3.4 million in federal …

NCAA Baseball and Softball Results from Minnesota Teams

(Mankato, MN/Minnesota News Network) — The Minnesota State-Mankato baseball team lost its opening game of the N-C-A-A Division II Regional in Mankato yesterday. The visiting Arkansas-Monticello club beat them 5-3, pushing the host Mavericks into the …