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Marijuana in Minnesota

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

Minnesota cannabis regulator on what's ahead for THC edibles

Minnesota cannabis regulator on what's ahead for THC edibles

“You want to ensure that the consumers have a safe product, that what it says on the label is in the actual package,” the chief regulator of Minnesota’s fledgling THC edibles market tells MPR News, adding that her agency is ramping up inspection efforts.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota cannabis boss quits after questions raised about her background

Minnesota cannabis boss quits after questions raised about her background

Erin DuPree, named Thursday to lead the Office of Cannabis Management, left the job Friday after online evidence emerged showing she sold products that had more THC than the state allowed and owed tens of thousands in debts and tax liens. 
by Brian Bakst and Matt Sepic

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Cannabis company founder picked to oversee Minnesota marijuana market

Cannabis company founder picked to oversee Minnesota marijuana market

Gov. Tim Walz named Erin DuPree, the founder of a hemp products company, as the first leader of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management. DuPree will oversee the buildup of a retail market for legal marijuana.
by Brian Bakst and Mark Zdechlik

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Expert advice: What to do if your pet ingests marijuana

Expert advice: What to do if your pet ingests marijuana

There has been a major uptick in calls to the Pet Poison Helpline as marijuana has become legal in more and more states. Dr. Ahna Brutlag, Minnesota veterinary toxicologist, was a guest on Morning Edition with advice on what to do if your pet ingests cannabis.
by Gracie Stockton, Tim Nelson and Nicole Johnson

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The 'cannabis talk' you should have with your kids

The 'cannabis talk' you should have with your kids

What does legal marijuana for adults mean for kids and teenagers? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a pediatrician and an adolescent addiction psychiatrist about how cannabis affects young people and “the cannabis talk” adults should be having with their children.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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