Marijuana in Minnesota

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

Minnesota cops on guard for ‘high way’ drivers in new marijuana era
When recreational marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota next week, law enforcement agencies expect an uptick in use. Officers are stressing that driving high could result in a DWI – and possibly endanger others on the road.
Buying time, cities temporarily ban cannabis sales
Marijuana isn’t legal in Minnesota quite yet but communities around the state are already pumping the brakes on retail cannabis sales as they await details on state licensing.
Duluth city councilors to introduce ban on smoking marijuana in public parks
Duluth city councilors plan to introduce an ordinance to ban smoking marijuana in public parks and trails and some other public outdoor spaces. The state law that legalizes smoking marijuana on Aug. 1 leaves it up to cities to decide whether to allow it in public places.
Minnesota opens search for marijuana manager
Gov. Tim Walz will pick the first leader of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management. An application process has begun.
Walz signs bill making marijuana legal in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz signed a marijuana legalization bill, which begins to roll out in a few months in phases. Full retail sales could be a year or more away.