Greater Minnesota

Legislative proposal would transfer a Minnesota state forest to the White Earth Nation
State Sen. Mary Kunesh, DFL-New Brighton, and Rep. Aisha Gomez, DFL-Minneapolis, introduced a bill in February that proposes transferring state-owned land within the 160,000-acre White Earth State Forest to the tribe by 2029.
Cannabis growing facility is now under construction on Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe tribal lands
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has entered Minnesota’s cannabis growing industry. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures, the corporate entity owned by the band, will operate the growing facility that’s estimated to open in the fall of 2024.
Grain elevator fire strains Hawley water supply
Schools are closed Monday and residents are asked to limit water use in the northwestern Minnesota town of Hawley, after a massive fire overnight.
Lack of snow could spur growth of Minnesota lake invader
Curly-leaf pondweed is known to be present in more than 750 Minnesota water bodies. It grows in the early spring and can create dense mats on the surface that interfere with recreation. 
Warmest February in state history matching with warmest December
The majority of winter has been spent above freezing. In places like International Falls, nationally regarded as being one of the coldest cities in America, there have been more days above freezing than usual.
U of M presidential finalist Rebecca Cunningham visits Twin Cities campus
The final candidate, Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, visited the Twin Cities campus on Wednesday. She participated in a media interview, a public forum and an open house after.