Minnesota

Minnesota is poised to become the 23rd state allowing legal marijuana sales following the passage of bills in the state House and Senate this spring. Before that can happen, however, negotiators from the two chambers must meet to iron out the differences between the bills. The broad brush strokes of

The Minnesota Senate on Friday approved a bill to legalize marijuana for adults, only days after the state House of Representatives passed similar legislation. The Minnesota Senate last week voted to approve a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, only days after the House of Representatives

WASHINGTON - A Minnesota lawmaker said he is concerned that legalizing marijuana in the state might force police dogs out of their jobs, as well as cost taxpayers unforeseen money. State Rep. Brian Johnson, a Republican who represents Cambridge, shared his sentiments Tuesday night during a

The Minnesota House of Representatives has passed legislation to legalize marijuana for adults and regulate the commercial production and sale of cannabis. The Minnesota House of Representatives this week passed a bill to legalize cannabis for adults and establish a regulatory system for

The Minnesota House voted 71-59 Tuesday for a bill that would permit cultivation, distribution, and sales as well as home growth of cannabis. The Minnesota Senate is set to vote on the bill Friday. The Minnesota House kept a marijuana legalization push on course Tuesday, voting 71-59 for a bill that

MINNEAPOLIS - 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 the enjoyment of cannabis. "Big news! My

ST. PAUL - As bills to legalize marijuana work their way through the Minnesota legislature, local businesses that sell hemp products have their concerns. Tuesday, they brought those concerns to the capitol. "My business dies on July 1st, 2023," said Plift CEO Todd Harris. "We don’t even know if what

Cannabis legalization proposals are being considered by Minnesota lawmakers, but a rural sheriff is urging caution in the push to reform marijuana policy. As a pair of cannabis legalization bills wind their way through the Minnesota state legislature, advocates are hailing the legislation as a

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 containing THC derived from industrial hemp

ST PAUL - Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Minnesota underwent a major rewrite. Tuesday the addition of new language to regulate and protect the state’s burgeoning industry in low-potency edibles and drinkables was made. Low-potency products containing THC derived from

But now that the law is being revised, that boom could go bust. Raul Julia’s voice erupts from the Addams Family pinball machine, cutting through the din at TLT Pinball Bar. It’s league night at the Minneapolis bar. It’s packed. Godzilla’s shriek mingles with Ghostbusters catchphrases and laughter

The first full-time cannabis editor and reporter at a mainstream media outlet, Ricardo Baca is the founder of the Cannabist, which covers the waterfront in terms of marijuana news. As Minnesota moves to legalize adult-use marijuana, Ricardo Baca has some advice for Minnesotans on what to expect. A