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Marijuana in Minnesota

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

Senate committee torpedoes legal marijuana bill

Senate committee torpedoes legal marijuana bill

After the vote, Sen. Melisa Franzen, DFL-Edina, conceded that her bill is dead. She said she was hopeful that DFL Gov. Tim Walz will set up a task force on the issue to keep the discussion going.
by Tim Pugmire

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New Mexico moves toward legalizing recreational marijuana

New Mexico moves toward legalizing recreational marijuana

New Mexico is another state to take a step toward legalizing recreational marijuana. Its House approved a bill that would allow state-run stores and require customers to carry a receipt with their cannabis or face penalties.
by Associated Press

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Liberal Hawaii decides again not to legalize marijuana

Liberal Hawaii decides again not to legalize marijuana

On Friday, a legalization bill that made it farther in the legislative process than previous efforts died when lawmakers failed to consider it in time for a deadline.
by Associated Press

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Legalizing marijuana: Can Minnesota learn from other states?

Legalizing marijuana: Can Minnesota learn from other states?

Minnesota could be the next state to consider legalizing recreational marijuana. Getting there, though, means lawmakers must answer some hard questions other states have faced. Here are the key issues that will demand the Capitol's attention.
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota OKs medical marijuana to treat Alzheimer's

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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Canada is ready to open the door wide to legal marijuana

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

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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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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Analysis: Medical cannabis users find pain reduction

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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Medical marijuana seen at risk following move by Sessions

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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