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Marijuana in Minnesota

Recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and older is now legal in Minnesota.

What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

THC-infused drinks and snacks have soared in popularity as alcohol sales have declined in recent years. But the bill that ended the federal government shutdown this month includes a provision to ban THC products derived from hemp. The $24 billion industry is now scrambling to save itself before the ban takes effect a year from now. 
by The Associated Press

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Tribal nations and state to hash out cannabis tax agreements in coming years

Tribal nations and state to hash out cannabis tax agreements in coming years

Tribal-state cannabis compacts provide that the state may enter into tax agreements with tribes operating cannabis businesses outside reservations. It might be years before the agreements are negotiated.
by Melissa Olson

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Minnesota hemp-THC producers say they’re ready to fight federal hemp ban

Minnesota hemp-THC producers say they’re ready to fight federal hemp ban

Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC industry is ready to defend itself from a federal ban that was passed on Wednesday. The ban caps hemp products like beverages and edibles to 0.4 milligrams of THC per container.
by Nicole Ki

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Cannabis and young adult health in Minnesota

Cannabis and young adult health in Minnesota

Cannabis in Minnesota is legal — and more young adults are using it. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests explore what we know and don’t know about how marijuana affects teens and young adults — and their developing brains.
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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Minnesota’s 2 cannabis, hemp testing facilities gear up for boom in recreational market

Minnesota’s 2 cannabis, hemp testing facilities gear up for boom in recreational market

St. Paul-based Legend Technical Services and ChRi Laboratories, Minnesota’s two testing facilities, are preparing for new testing rules to go into effect and the state’s recreational-cannabis market to take off.
by Nicole Ki

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Curious about cannabis for back pain? New European research shows it may help

Curious about cannabis for back pain? New European research shows it may help

Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.
by Will Stone

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Independent dispensaries drown as recreational cannabis supply shortage drags on

Independent dispensaries drown as recreational cannabis supply shortage drags on

With limited options to buy cannabis, small business owners running licensed cannabis dispensaries in Minnesota are left in limbo about when they can get recreational product on their shelves. One shop owner says he may have to close before he can sell.
by Nicole Ki

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