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If Minnesota legalizes marijuana, when and where will I be allowed to use it?

A final version of a bill that would legalize marijuana in Minnesota is being worked on by a conference committee, with Gov. Tim Walz already committed to signing it into law when it reaches his desk. Weed could be legal…

These states might be the next to legalize weed

Marijuana is a multibillion-dollar industry, and across the United States, legal markets are popping up like weeds as more states seek out the tax revenue and jobs the cash crop brings. Medical and recreational marijuana sales are projected to reach…

If Minnesota legalizes weed, will marijuana-related criminal records be cleared?

Minnesota may soon become the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana. The state House and Senate both approved the bill last week, and it heads next to Gov. Tim Walz, who has already shared his support. A key part of this legislation is how…

Minnesota Senate passes marijuana legalization bill, bringing it closer to law than ever before

The Senate bill must be reconciled with House legislation that passed earlier this week. The Minnesota Senate cast its first vote to legalize recreational marijuana Friday, pushing the proposal closer to becoming law than ever before. Senators passed the DFL-led…

Minnesota House passes recreational marijuana bill in vote of 71-59, spotlight now on state senate

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota House on Tuesday passed a 300-page bill that would allow adults 21 and older to buy, sell and use marijuana, joining nearly two dozen other states that have legalized the cannabis plant for recreational use.…

Minnesota House pushes marijuana vote to Tuesday

Minnesota is on the cusp of joining nearly two dozen other states that have legalized recreational marijuana for adults. The DFL-controlled House debated the marijuana bill late into the night on Monday, eventually tabling the measure with the intention of voting on…

On 4/20, Minnesota state rep. says House vote on legalized cannabis has been scheduled

A Minnesota lawmaker said Thursday the state House will vote on a bill to legalize recreational marijuana on Monday. The announcement from Rep. Zack Stephenson, the bill's author, came -- quite aptly -- on 4/20, a day typically associated with…

Michigan, the first Midwestern state with legal marijuana, offers lessons for Minnesota

In an old garage once dedicated to restoring classic Thunderbirds, the unmistakable scent of cannabis hangs in the air. Hot Box Social, which today looks more like a cozy living room than an auto shop, is a co-working space for…

Hemp farmers, retailers concerned with direction of Minnesota marijuana legalization bill

Lawmakers are making moves towards legalizing marijuana in Minnesota, after two dozen hearings in different committees at the Capitol. But that isn't stopping some in the hemp industry from raising concerns about how the bill will impact their existing cannabis…

Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol

On Tuesdays, Sen. Lindsey Port clears hours on her schedule to take feedback on cannabis legalization, allowing anybody with a concern or suggestion to get face time with the lead Senate sponsor. A few thick folders sit within Port’s reach…

Minnesota bill to legalize marijuana gets major rewrite

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Minnesota underwent a major rewrite Tuesday with the addition of new language to regulate and protect the state’s burgeoning industry in low-potency edibles and drinkables. Low-potency products…

Minnesota’s marijuana legalization bill, a quick breakdown

January 11, 2023
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Minnesota’s latest and perhaps most-promising debate around marijuana legalization to date begins Wednesday when a House committee starts dissecting a 243-page bill that would enable use by those 21 and older. The legislation has a considerable path to travel in the House…

Minnesota Democrats pledge recreational marijuana will become legal in 2023

Minnesota Democrats on Thursday pledged that they would pass recreational marijuana this session with their new majorities in both chambers, which helps clear a path for the effort previously stymied by Republicans. "I believe 2023 will be the year we…

Minnesota Company behind “Death by Gummy Bears” marijuana edibles accused of selling products 50 times more powerful than allowed

December 8, 2022
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The Minnesota pharmaceutical board filed a civil lawsuit this week alleging that a cannabis retailer sold edible products containing more than 50 times the state's legal limit for THC. The retailer, a business conglomerate called Northland Vapor, was specifically accused…

Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats signal recreational marijuana could be legalized next session in Minnesota

November 14, 2022
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Gov. Tim Walz and key legislative Democrats signaled recreational marijuana could pass the legislature next session, after their party took total control of the capitol and opened the door to passing more progressive proposals. Walz in an appearance on WCCO radio…