Recent content from Matt DeLong
Wave of rejections for aspiring Minnesota cannabis entrepreneurs
With a lottery looming, a local pot attorney says litigation is "the only course left" for some clients who were turned away from a shot at Minnesota's social equity program.
Vikings bar finder: Where to watch games across U.S.
With nearly 100 verified Vikings bars scattered across 28 states, connecting with fellow fans may be easier than you think.
While Minnesota lawmaker worked to pass cannabis law, her partner started a cannabis business
DFL Rep. Jessica Hanson said legislators employed in other industries can sponsor and vote on bills related to their professions. A government ethics expert called it a conflict of interest.
Readers asked us what Leech Lake Band's cannabis store was selling. Here's what we found out.
The Sweetest Grass dispensary says some of its premium marijuana strains are actually hemp purchased from out-of-state companies. Our testing found otherwise.
Minnesota tribe opens cannabis dispensary near Treasure Island Casino
Prairie Island Indian Community's Island Peži in Red Wing is the closest tribally owned retail marijuana store to the Twin Cities so far.
Minnesota Poll results: The war in Gaza
Full results for each question, methodology and a demographic breakdown of the respondents for the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
Minnesota Poll results: Presidential candidate age, Trump conviction
Full results for each question, methodology and a demographic breakdown of the respondents for the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
Minnesota Poll results: Presidential race and top issues
Full results for each question, methodology and a demographic breakdown of the respondents for the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
What you need to know about the cannabis bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature
New legislation includes law changes sought by the state Office of Cannabis Management.
Minnesota hemp businesses feeling burned by Lucky Leaf cannabis expo organizers
Local entrepreneurs say they were misled by the Texas-based event company about whether they would be allowed to sell their THC and CBD products at the show last week in Minneapolis.
A 4/20 chat with ex-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura on his new cannabis brand (and Led Zeppelin)
Jesse Ventura Farms will officially launch Saturday with an event at Hook & Ladder Theater in Minneapolis.
Want to celebrate 4/20? Here are 33 weed-themed events across Minnesota.
Wherever you are in the state, chances are there's one near you.
Meet Max Zappia, Minnesota's newest cannabis regulator
Zappia will play a lead role in designing and implementing the regulatory framework for the state's legal marijuana market.
$10M DEED loan for proposed Grand Rapids cannabis plant not a sure thing
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it needs to do its own due diligence before it approves terms of the deal.
Introducing Nuggets, a weekly newsletter chronicling legal cannabis in Minnesota
Stay up to date with the latest marijuana news in the North Star State.
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What you need to know about Minnesota's marijuana legalization law
Minnesota is the 23rd state to legalize recreational cannabis. Here's a detailed look at what the new law allows — and what it won't.
Send us your questions about marijuana in Minnesota
How is the new THC law working out? What's the deal with all these new products? We want to know what's on your mind.
Minneapolis Public Schools cyberattack: What to know and how to protect your data
The district has not specified exactly what information was accessed, but there are steps people can take to protect their information.
Marijuana in Minnesota
More coverage of the debate over legalization of recreational marijuana.
Where to park during a snow emergency in the Twin Cities
What you need to know about parking rules when a snow emergency is declared in Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Six key takeaways from this week's Minnesota Poll
A deeper dive into the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll's findings on the 2022 statewide elections, abortion, marijuana and more.
What you need to know about monkeypox in Minnesota
Questions about the monkeypox outbreak? Here are some answers.
Some THC products are now legal in Minnesota: Here's what you need to know
A new state law allows Minnesotans 21 and older to purchase certain edibles and beverages containing the active ingredient in marijuana.
What the end of Roe means in Minnesota and elsewhere
The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, effectively ending the era of federal protection for legal abortion across the nation.
How to find a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for kids under 5 in Minnesota
The federal government has finally approved shots for younger children. Here's what you need to know.
7 takeaways from the report on MPD racial discrimination
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights on Wednesday released a 72-page report detailing widespread racial discrimination by Minneapolis police officers.
Breaking down the police bodycam video of the Amir Locke shooting
A second-by-second look at what the footage shows and what it doesn't.
What you need to know about federal trial this week of 3 ex-officers in George Floyd's death
Opening statements are set to begin Monday.
