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Marijuana in Minnesota

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

White Earth Nation dispensary becomes second in Minnesota to sell recreational cannabis

White Earth Nation dispensary becomes second in Minnesota to sell recreational cannabis

It was a bit of a last-minute rush, but just after 10 a.m. Thursday morning White Earth Nation’s tribal dispensary in Mahnomen, Minn., opened for sale of recreational marijuana.
by Cathy Wurzer, Mathew Holding Eagle III and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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New Minnesota marijuana law could force menu choice: THC or booze, but not both

New Minnesota marijuana law could force menu choice: THC or booze, but not both

Minnesota’s new marijuana law tweaked the state’s policies around hemp-derived THC products. Business owners say that could impact customer options and restaurant policies.
by Dana Ferguson

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With cannabis legalized, Twin Cities partygoers celebrate end of ‘prohibition’

With cannabis legalized, Twin Cities partygoers celebrate end of ‘prohibition’

At a First Avenue party Tuesday night, former governor Jesse Ventura said “Minnesota lifted a prohibition” with cannabis legalization, hearkening a new era for the state.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Activist: Automatically expunging cannabis convictions is step toward equity, but 'not far enough'

Activist: Automatically expunging cannabis convictions is step toward equity, but 'not far enough'

Elizer Darris spent time in prison but had his life sentence reversed on appeal. Since then, he’s worked to end mass incarceration in Minnesota and around the country.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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'It's about time': Celebration marks Red Lake Nation’s recreational cannabis dispensary opening

'It's about time': Celebration marks Red Lake Nation’s recreational cannabis dispensary opening

The first customers at NativeCare in the town of Red Lake said they were excited and grateful to be able to purchase products at the tribal nation’s recreational marijuana store.
by Melissa Olson

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Cannabis in Minnesota: What’s legal Aug. 1 and what’s not?

Cannabis in Minnesota: What’s legal Aug. 1 and what’s not?

Adults 21 and older in Minnesota can use, possess and grow certain amounts of marijuana beginning Aug. 1. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what’s legal, what’s not and what’s next with a Minnesota mayor and a state lawmaker behind the cannabis legalization law.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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