Minnesota man uncovers Nixon tapes: Marijuana 'not addictive and dangerous'
A Minnesota man has uncovered evidence that the president who launched the War on Drugs was privately skeptical about its dangers and punishments for marijuana users.
St. Paul City Council passes cannabis business zoning ordinance
The St. Paul City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on Wednesday that regulates how and where cannabis retailers conduct business in the city.
Cannabis growing case against former Winnebago mayor dismissed
Authorities have dismissed a case against the former mayor of Winnebago, Minnesota for an illegal cannabis growing operation.
MN Office of Cannabis Management vetting final applicants for license lottery
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) said it is vetting the final applicants for a cannabis business social equity lottery after thousands applied.
Marijuana laws by state ahead of the 2024 presidential election
While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dozens of U.S. states have legalized its use for adults. Here are the current laws depending on where you live.
Majority of Americans believe marijuana is less harmful than other substances, Gallup poll says
Gallup released a new poll that shows a majority of people think marijuana causes less harm than substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Americans' perceptions of the harmfulness of marijuana have worsened, Gallup poll finds
While individuals' views on the effects of marijuana use are different, a recent survey reveals more people believe it can have a negative impact on users.
BCA says non-public criminal records were accessible for about 2 months
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) announced it recently learned some sealed criminal records were mistakenly made accessible to the public, and the error that caused this has since been corrected.
Minneapolis City Council to weigh cannabis regulations
As Minnesota moves closer to cannabis licensing, and businesses opening in the Twin Cities, the City of Minneapolis is weighing cannabis regulations.
Minnesota bans marijuana smoking in apartments
A new law instituted this summer means landlords have to ban cannabis smoke in multifamily homes — places with at least three units.
Minnesota's cannabis law: 1 year later, law is still hazy
It was August 1, 2023, when self-described weed nerds at First Avenue were celebrating the legalization of recreational marijuana. But experts say while Minnesota has come a long way when it comes to legal weed in the last year, it still has a long way to go.
Minnesota cannabis: First look at state rules for businesses
The first set of complete rules to govern the recreational marijuana industry in Minnesota have been released.
5-month cannabis business moratorium approved in St. Louis County
St. Louis County officials have voted to put a five-month pause on allowing new cannabis businesses to register or operate.
Cannabis social equity license preapproval window now open in MN
Hoping to give those who were adversely affected by previously held marijuana laws in Minnesota a leg up when it comes to opening their own shop, the Office of Cannabis Management has opened its window for applications for cannabis business social equity license preapproval.
New laws going into effect in MN in August: List
New laws governing drug testing, flying cars and booster seats are all set to take effect in August.
MN cannabis officials tell vendors to stop selling other THC variants
Nearly 4,000 cannabis retailers in Minnesota are checking their shelves today, after receiving a warning from state officials Tuesday about the consequences of selling illegal products.