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Walz signs bill making marijuana legal in Minnesota

Tim Walz holds up the bill
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz displays the recently signed bill legalizing cannabis in the state, which will go into effect Aug. 1. Rep. Jess Hanson (center left) and Jesse Ventura (back right), who initially proposed the idea during his administration as Minnesota governor, joined with other supporters.
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