Gov. Walz calls for recreational marijuana legalization in Minnesota
Governor Tim Walz is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation to legalize marijuana use in Minnesota, as he proposes funds from his budget plan to launch a state authority to oversee a recreational marijuana program.
World’s largest pot brownie unveiled ahead of National Brownie Day
The brownie is made with flour, butter, eggs, sugar and 20,000 mg of THC.
Minnesota's medical cannabis program to add edibles as new option
Minnesota's medical cannabis program is adding edibles as a new option for patients, the department of health announced Wednesday.
South Dakota Supreme Court rules against marijuana legalization
The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that nullified a voter-passed amendment to the state constitution that would have legalized recreational marijuana use.
Minnesota court: Workers’ comp can’t cover medical marijuana
Workers’ compensation for injured employees doesn’t cover medical marijuana, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, because the drug remains illegal under federal law.
Governor signs law allowing smoking as method of medical cannabis use in Minnesota
Smoking could soon be an allowed form of medical cannabis use after the Minnesota House passed the provision Monday.
MN House to hold recreational marijuana vote Thursday
Minnesota House Democrats have scheduled their recreational marijuana legalization bill for a floor vote Thursday.
Delta 8: A legal 'Weed Light'?
The newest cannabis product showed up in Twin Cities smoke and vape shops last fall and has been selling out fast.
Seth Rogen launching marijuana brand Houseplant in US
Seth Rogen, an actor, filmmaker, comedian and proud marijuana enthusiast, is bringing his cannabis and lifestyle brand, Houseplant, to the U.S.
U of M study: High-CBD hemp plants largely marijuana at genetic level
A study by researchers at the University of Minnesota show the genetic makeup of high-CBD hemp plants is largely marijuana.
Legal cannabis bill gets first public hearing in Minnesota House committee
Representatives in a Minnesota House committee hosted the first public hearing about a proposed marijuana legalization bill Wednesday.
Minnesota adds sickle cell, vocal and motor tic disorder to medical cannabis program
The Minnesota Department of Health has expanded its medical cannabis program to include sickle cell disease and vocal or motor tic disorder patients.
University of Minnesota develops test to help cannabis farmers predict THC levels
The University of Minnesota has validated a genetic test that it hopes will help Cannabis farmers meet legal THC standards and help growers avoid having to destroy noncompliant crops.
Panel to discuss qualifying anxiety for Minnesota's medical cannabis program
People with anxiety, sickle cell disease and tic disorder could qualify for medical cannabis in Minnesota after a discussion next week.
Sen. Tina Smith introduces marijuana reform bill focused on health, civil rights
U.S. Senator Tina Smith introduced legislation to address health and safety considerations for implementing the legalization of marijuana, officials announced Monday.
Minnesota mother fights for bill to allow son to receive CBD oil at school
A Minnesota mother is fighting for a bill that would allow school nurses and staff to administer medical cannabis to students for medical reasons.
Not if, but when: Democratic legislators outline plan to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota
Minnesota House Democrats say that cannabis legalization is inevitable in Minnesota. Tuesday, they outlined their plan to do so.
Legal weed sales in Illinois total nearly $11-million in just 5 days
Dispensaries across the state have rendered 271,169 transactions since cannabis was legalized on January 1, 2020 – totaling exactly $10,830,667.91 in sales.
Health Dept. to allow chronic pain, macular degeneration sufferers to receive medical marijuana
The new policy will go into effect in August 2020 and will allow sufferers of chronic pain and age-related macular degeneration to receive medical marijuana treatments.
Minnesota House majority leader looks to Colorado for marijuana legalization lessons
Across the country, eleven states plus the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana. There are many lawmakers who want Minnesota to be next and many who do not, including Senate Republicans. The House majority leader is laying the groundwork to convince voters and lawmakers that it could work here.