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Breaking down the dos and don’ts of legal cannabis in Minnesota

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April 20, 2024

Breaking down the dos and don’ts of legal cannabis in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — For the last year, Jen Randolph Reise has helped businesses prepare for legal cannabis across Minnesota.

“I like to think of it as the speed limits have changed, and people don’t know what the speed limits are,” said Reise, Head of Business and Cannabis Law, North Star Law Group.

She’s one of the state’s top experts about what you can and can’t do on 4/20.

“This is exciting to get to be the first 4/20 where people can smoke openly and be open about the fact that they enjoy cannabis and our cannabis users,” said Reise.

Reise says outside of tribal dispensaries and growing at home, the only legal way to get cannabis is if someone gives it to you for free.

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“So the gifting rule is supposed to be a fairly small exception, Reise explained. “You can make a true gift of up to two ounces from a person to a person.”

Minnesotans 21 and older can possess:

– up 2 ounces of cannabis flower & 8 grams of concentrate

– edibles with up to 800 milligrams of THC

– and up to 2 pounds of marijuana at home.

The most important thing is where you decide to consume it.

“Private property, so backyard parties or parties in a house, yes, the homeowner can totally allow that,” said Reise.

Reise says people can smoke marijuana wherever they can smoke cigarettes. However, there are some exceptions to the rule.

“You can’t smoke in your car, even if it is not going anywhere. Which you know, could trip some people up, right? Especially if they’re not allowed to smoke in their apartment for instance, by their landlord,” said Reise.

and if you’re heading to a 4/20 event tomorrow, Reise recommends keeping your stash…stashed away.

“I advise people treat it like alcohol, put it in the trunk make sure it’s out of the reach of the driver,” Reised explained. “Just to minimize that risk that if you get pulled over then you could get cited under the cannabis versions of the open container law.”

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Iran conflict: 250 Minnesota National Guard member serving in Middle East

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March 2, 2026

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Iran conflict: 250 Minnesota National Guard member serving in Middle East

(FOX 9) – The Minnesota National Guard tells FOX 9 there are currently 250 guard members on regularly scheduled deployment at the United States Central Command areas of responsibility as the United States leads strikes in Iran.

Guardsman in Middle East

What we know:

The Minnesota National Guard says the deployed airmen and soldiers are serving from Duluth’s 148th Fighter Wing, the Marshall-based 1-151 Artillery, and the Stillwater-based 34th Military Police Company.

What they’re saying:

“While their missions and duty locations vary, all are grateful for the strong support of those back home,” writes Army Maj. Andrea Tsuchiya, State Public Affairs Officer for the Minnesota National Guard.

What we don’t know:

The guard did not disclose the exact bases or countries where the soldiers and airmen are serving.

CENTCOM covers 21 countries including: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Yemen.

Pres. Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks

Big picture view:

In his first public remarks since the launch of the attack on Iran, President Trump said he expected operations to last four to five weeks, but he was prepared “to go far longer than that.”

The president also laid out his objective for the mission: to destroy Iran’s missile capabilities, to “annihilate” their navy, to ensure the country doesn’t obtain a nuclear weapon and that the regime “cannot continue to arm, fund and direct terrorist armies outside of their borders.”

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U.S.-Israeli strikes spark dueling rallies in Twin Cities

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March 2, 2026

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U.S.-Israeli strikes spark dueling rallies in Twin Cities

Iranians in Minnesota react to Khamenei death

Iranians in the Twin Cities gathered in downtown Minneapolis on Sunday to celebrate major developments in the Middle East following the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei. While many Iranian-Americans expressed hope for regime change, anti-war protesters also took to the streets to condemn the military strikes, with some members of Minnesota’s DFL delegation calling the operation “unlawful” and “illegal.”

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Iranians in the Twin Cities gathered in downtown Minneapolis Sunday to celebrate major developments in the Middle East. Anti-war protesters also took the streets of Minneapolis Saturday.

Plus, Jewish communities say they are on high alert over concerns of potential retaliatory acts in major cities across the U.S.

‘Massive moment’

What we know:

Following a joint U.S. and Israeli military operation in Iran, Khamenei was killed in an attack, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday.

What they’re saying:

Iranian community groups rallied at Nicollet Mall and 11th Street on Sunday to express hope for regime change.

Dozens of Iranian-Americans said they are celebrating the news.

“We are here to support Iranian people. Today, everybody is happy, very happy,” said Beheshteh Zargaran, an Iranian-American.

“Killed Khamenei, which was the supreme leader, and hopefully they will continue this action and help Iranians finally topple the Islamic regime,” said Faraz Samavat, an Iranian-American.

“That means a lot. We are fighting for almost half a century to destroy this cruel regime against people of Iran,” said Ali Mohammad, an Iranian-American.

Iranians in MN celebrate strikes by Pres. Trump

Iranians in the Twin Cities are gathering in downtown Minneapolis to celebrate major developments in the Middle East following a joint U.S. and Israeli military operation. Community groups rallied at Nicollet Mall and 11th Street to express hope for regime change after news that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, was killed in Saturday’s airstrikes.

The other side:

Protesters also took to the streets in the Twin Cities over the weekend condemning the strikes.

Some people are criticizing the military operation including members of Minnesota’s DFL delegation. Congresswoman Betty McCollum called the strikes “unlawful” and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar called the war “illegal and unjustified.”

Heightened security:

Jewish communities in Minnesota say they are also on high alert following security guidance across the country to prevent potential retaliatory violence.

“A heightened sense of vigilance making sure that everybody is aware of their surroundings and that all of the protective measures are in place,” said Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas.

There are currently no known specific threats against local Jewish communities.

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Here’s how much snow parts of Minnesota got on Saturday, Feb. 28

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March 1, 2026

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Here’s how much snow parts of Minnesota got on Saturday, Feb. 28

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Storm reports in from Minnesota on Saturday, Feb. 28.

LANESBORO, Minn. (FOX 9) – Impressive snow totals were reported in parts of Minnesota after a narrow band of heavy snowfall worked its way across the state.