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Marijuana in Minnesota

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

Despite legalization, cannabis can still have legal impact for immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizens

Despite legalization, cannabis can still have legal impact for immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizens

On 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. 
by Sarah Thamer

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First director of UMN Cannabis Research Center on studying the impact of marijuana legalization in Minnesota

First director of UMN Cannabis Research Center on studying the impact of marijuana legalization in Minnesota

Minnesota 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.
by Catharine Richert and Alanna Elder

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State agency OKs $10M loan to build cannabis operation in Grand Rapids

State agency OKs $10M loan to build cannabis operation in Grand Rapids

The 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.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota cannabis regulator on what's ahead for THC edibles

Minnesota cannabis regulator on what's ahead for THC edibles

“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.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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