Play3min 59secDespite legalization, cannabis can still have legal impact for immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizensNovember 27, 2023 4:00 AMBy Sarah ThamerOn Aug. 1, Minnesota became the 23rd state in the country to legalize cannabis for recreational use. But cannabis continues to be a Schedule 1 drug under federal law, which could have consequences for non U.S. citizens.
University of Minnesota launches Cannabis Research CenterNovember 16, 2023 3:05 PMBy Dan KrakerThe University of Minnesota School of Public Health has launched a new Cannabis Research Center to assess the health impacts of the state’s recent legalization of recreational cannabis for adults.
Play7min 52secFirst director of UMN Cannabis Research Center on studying the impact of marijuana legalization in MinnesotaNovember 16, 2023 1:55 PMBy Catharine Richert and Alanna ElderMinnesota became one of the latest states to legalize marijuana with the passage of House File 100 earlier this year. The law included two and a half million dollars for the University of Minnesota to study the impact of legalization.
State agency OKs $10M loan to build cannabis operation in Grand RapidsOctober 17, 2023 5:35 PMBy Dan KrakerThe loan approved Tuesday by Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation will aid a Missouri-based company’s effort to build a $68 million cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility on the site of a long-abandoned lumber mill.
Play7min 42secMinnesota cannabis regulator on what's ahead for THC ediblesOctober 6, 2023 1:51 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin“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.
Minnesota's legislative auditor to examine cannabis office director debacleOctober 3, 2023 8:25 AMBy Brian BakstThe legislative auditor’s preliminary inquiry will examine the vetting and appointment process related to the Office of Cannabis Management. It’s short of a full-blown review.
St. Paul City Council restricts cannabis, tobacco smoking in public placesSeptember 27, 2023 6:32 PMBy Melissa OlsonThe St. Paul City Council has passed an ordinance restricting smoking cannabis, tobacco and hemp products on city-controlled property. The vote passed 4-3.
Walz shifts gears on Minnesota cannabis office leaderSeptember 26, 2023 4:56 PMBy Brian BakstGov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he would look for a marijuana oversight office leader who has prior regulatory experience after his first selection of an industry insider for the new post backfired.
Walz takes responsibility for failed vetting of cannabis directorSeptember 24, 2023 12:45 PMBy Brian BakstAfter his choice to oversee legal cannabis in the state quit after one day amid media scrutiny of her background, Gov. Tim Walz said he will look into why problems weren’t discovered earlier.
Play5min 07secMinnesota cannabis boss quits after questions raised about her backgroundSeptember 22, 2023 4:41 PMBy Brian Bakst and Matt SepicErin 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.