Marijuana in Minnesota

December 3, 2018 1:18 PM

Minnesota OKs medical marijuana to treat Alzheimer's

People suffering from the crippling neurological disease will be eligible for treatment under the state's medical cannabis program starting in August, state officials said Monday.

by MPR News Staff

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October 16, 2018 3:09 PM

Canada is ready to open the door wide to legal marijuana

On the eve of legalized recreational marijuana sales, shops across Canada are digging in to be ready for the October 16 midnight deadline.

by Associated Press

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August 10, 2018 2:50 PM

Murphy, Swanson, Walz talk issues, ads, abilities in DFL governor debate

Three leading DFL gubernatorial candidates tried to distinguish themselves Friday on guns, immigration, recreational marijuana and other issues during an MPR News debate. Voters on Tuesday will decide which candidate moves on to the November ballot.

by Briana Bierschbach

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March 6, 2018 12:00 AM

What are we learning about medical marijuana?

Recent studies show that patients with high pain were provided significant relief. But it's too soon to say marijuana is a cure-all for pain.

by Mike Mulcahy and Jo Erickson

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March 1, 2018 4:00 AM

Analysis: Medical cannabis users find pain reduction

New Minnesota Department of Health research indicates people with moderate to high pain levels found significant relief from medical cannabis use.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 5, 2018 6:31 PM

Medical marijuana seen at risk following move by Sessions

Among the guidance that Sessions rescinded was the so-called Ogden Memorandum of 2009 that instructed federal prosecutors not to pursue cases against medical marijuana patients and distributors who complied with state laws.

by The Associated Press

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January 4, 2018 8:00 AM

U.S. ends policy that let legal pot flourish

The move likely will add to confusion about whether it's OK to grow, buy or use marijuana in states where it's legal, since long-standing federal law prohibits it.

by The Associated Press

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January 1, 2018 10:03 AM

New year brings broad pot legalization to California

Just after midnight, some Californians were raising blunts instead of champagne glasses.

by Associated Press

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April 20, 2017 6:53 AM

The origins of 4/20, marijuana's high holiday

Recreational pot is now allowed in eight states and the nation's capital. For activists, a changed national political climate threatens to slow or undermine their cause.

by The Associated Press

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March 9, 2017 12:00 AM

Trump promises federal crackdown on marijuana

What does this mean for states with legal recreational use?

by Kerri Miller and Tiffany Hanssen

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