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It's a new era for Minnesota: the state health department has opened the process for allowing people to use marijuana legally. 

The medical marijuana registry opened Monday morning, a month before the drugs go on sale, first in Minneapolis and Eagan. 

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It's a tricky process as the state and health care providers navigate conflicting drug law. 

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio reporter Tim Nelson about the issues involved.

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Minnesota is taking a key step toward legal medical marijuana Monday: the state health department is opening the official registry to enroll users.

Today opens a new era for Minnesota, as the state health department opens the process for allowing people to use marijuana legally. The medical marijuana registry opens this morning, a month before the drugs go on sale, first in Minneapolis and Eagan. It's a tricky process as the state and health care providers navigate conflicting drug law.  MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio reporter Tim Nelson about the issues involved.

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