Wednesday Marks 2 Years Since George Floyd's Murder
minnesota.cbslocal.com...MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Wednesday marks two years since the murder of George Floyd. Floyd died on May 25th, 2020 after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for roughly nine minutes.... ...Here in Minnesota, a rally will be held outside of the governor's mansion in St. Paul from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Leaders will also be unveiling a George Floyd Square commemorative street sign at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue at 7 p.m....
CBD, Some THC To Be Allowed In Food, Drinks Sold In Minnesota
minnesota.cbslocal.com...PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) -- A change to Minnesota law means you soon legally can buy food and drinks with CBD and some THC in it. The legislature cleared up some of the confusion surrounding what's allowed in food and beverages.... ...Now it will be expressly legal in Minnesota for the first time," said Jason Tarasek with Minnesota Cannabis Law. Tarasek specializes in Cannabis law. He says the bill also includes limitations, impacting certain products, likely vapes and some flowers....
Ettinger Wins Dem Nod For Hagedorn's 1st District Seat; Finstad Leads GOP
minnesota.cbslocal.com...That's well outside the 0.25% margin that would merit a recount, and Finstad declared victory "for our Southern Minnesota values." The Associated Press had not yet called the race.... ...Finstad, meanwhile, had support from establishment Republicans such as U.S. Michelle Fischbach and Pete Stauber of Minnesota. He also had the pedigree of serving in the Trump administration as state director for USDA Rural Development in Minnesota....
Baby Zebra Born At Como Zoo
minnesota.cbslocal.com...PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) -- The Como Zoo welcomed a new baby zebra earlier this week. The foal, who has not been named yet, was born early Tuesday to a Zebra named Minnie. A zoo spokesperson said the foal is "up, walking strong and closely shadowing its mother.". Minnie is also doing well....
Next Weather: Soaking Rain Wednesday, Weekend Warmup Ahead
minnesota.cbslocal.com...MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Much of Minnesota is in the midst of a stretch of soaking rain. The precipitation started late Tuesday night and will last through Wednesday evening. Many towns will pick up more than an inch of rain....
Wisconsin's High Court To Debate School's Gender Change Policy
minnesota.cbslocal.com...A group of parents represented by the conservative law firm Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty and the Arizona-based Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit in February 2020 alleging the policy violated parents" constitutional rights to direct their children's upbringing.... ...Adam Prinson, an attorney representing gender equity associations at three Madison high schools, maintained that the policy doesn't prevent parents from talking with their children or seeking therapy for them....
2 Years Since George Floyd"s Death, Nearby Kitchen Keeps Community"s Dreams Alive
minnesota.cbslocal.com...MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It was two years ago Wednesday when George Floyd was murdered on 38th Street South and Chicago Avenue, after former Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin held Floyd's neck down with his knee for more than eight minutes.... ...Corrin's Soul Food pop up Shop will take place at City Food Studio on Friday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and also on Saturday. The menu includes smothered baked chicken over a bed of white rice, collard greens, and her "Better Than Anything Cake."...
Next Weather: Soaking Rain Wednesday, Weekend Warmup Ahead
minnesota.cbslocal.com...MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Much of Minnesota is set to endure 24-straight hours of soaking rain. The precipitation starts late Tuesday night and lasts through Wednesday night. Many towns will pick up more than an inch of rain....
Ettinger Wins Dem Nod For Hagedorn's 1st District Seat; Finstad, Munson Vie For GOP Primary Win
minnesota.cbslocal.com...Finstad, a former state representative, and current state Rep. Munson were well ahead of a crowded field of Republicans eager for a shot at capturing the Republican-leaning seat. The winner will meet Ettinger in August to determine who will finish the last few months of Hagedorn's term.... ...Finstad, meanwhile, had support from establishment Republicans such as U.S. Michelle Fischbach and Pete Stauber of Minnesota. He also had the pedigree of serving in the Trump administration as state director for USDA Rural Development in Minnesota. The late Rep....
St. Paul's Ford Plant Redevelopment Project Inches Closer To Completion
minnesota.cbslocal.com...PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) -- A historic landmark along the Mississippi River in St. Paul is bridging the past to the future -- quite literally. For nearly a century, the St. Paul Ford Assembly Plant rolled out everything from the Model T to Ranger pickup trucks.... ...Highland Bridge is the name of the wide-ranging project going in St. Paul's Highland Park neighborhood, where the Ford Motor Company had an assembly plant for more than 80 years. It produced its last car in 2011....