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It's a new era for Minnesota: the state health department has opened the process for allowing people to use marijuana legally. 

The medical marijuana registry opened Monday morning, a month before the drugs go on sale, first in Minneapolis and Eagan. 

Medical marijuana operations find it tough to set up accounts

Doctors' unease puts medical marijuana patients in a bind

It's a tricky process as the state and health care providers navigate conflicting drug law. 

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio reporter Tim Nelson about the issues involved.

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Minnesota is taking a key step toward legal medical marijuana Monday: the state health department is opening the official registry to enroll users.

Today opens a new era for Minnesota, as the state health department opens the process for allowing people to use marijuana legally. The medical marijuana registry opens this morning, a month before the drugs go on sale, first in Minneapolis and Eagan. It's a tricky process as the state and health care providers navigate conflicting drug law.  MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio reporter Tim Nelson about the issues involved.

Medical marijuana presents tricky legal landscape

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