Is Minnesota taking the right approach to medical marijuana?
Minnesota Medical Solutions employee Guy Lindblom walked through a greenhouse filled with plants at one of the state's two manufacturers of medical marijuana Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Otsego. Jennifer Simonson | MPR NEws
About 40 minutes northwest of downtown Minneapolis, there’s a well-guarded greenhouse brimming with marijuana plants. Minnesota Medical Solutions, one of two manufacturers picked by the state to produce medical cannabis, will turn the plants into pills, oils and sprays for patients who qualify for a prescription — only smoke-free derivatives of marijuana are allowed by law. The company’s first dispensary is set to open July 1.
Today’s Question: Is Minnesota taking the right approach to medical marijuana?
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