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LEGALIZED MARIJUANA

Anoka Cannabis Company broke ground last May and took less than a year to build.
(City of Anoka)
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Anoka set to open the state's, and the country's, first city run cannabis dispensary

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A recently-signed law that threatens to tank Minnesota's burgeoning hemp industry is back in the spotlight.
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Minnesota lawmakers and hemp industry scrambling after new federal law threatens the entire industry

"It is a legitimate, job-creating, fast growing sector that deserves to be supported and protected, not erased"
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The Minnesota hemp industry is regrouping after the government funding package contained a provision they say would outlaw nearly all hemp products.
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Hemp industry needs to regroup after government funding package outlaws nearly all hemp-derived THC products

Glenn McElfresh is cofounder of Plift, a THC derived soda, and says Congress should reconsider the move
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The THC industry could be on the brink of collapsing due to the U.S. Senate's proposal to keep the federal government open.
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Is the THC industry on the brink of collapsing? Senate proposal to open the government could ban some products

Senate bill includes language to ban hemp-derived THC products containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC
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Two years after Governor Walz signed legislation into law, the first recreational cannabis sale was made Tuesday.
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Two years after legislation legalized marijuana in Minnesota, the first legal sale happened Tuesday

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Minnesota's growing cannabis industry is an opportunity for college students.
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Minnesota's growing cannabis industry is an opportunity for college students

"A lot of students are interested in the cultivation specialist role or training"
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A federal food lab on the University of Minnesota campus is getting a half-million dollar grant to research how best to tap into the state's burgeoning hemp industry.
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Federal food lab at University of Minnesota get half-million dollar grant to research tapping into state's hemp industry

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Steven Brown owns "Nothing But Hemp" and he's worried that the taxes on marijuana will not only hurt his bottom line, but also lead to more activity on the black market.
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Minnesota's new state budget comes with an increase in taxes on marijuana and some business owners aren't happy

"I can guarantee the consumers don't want this - and the businesses don't want this either"
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Thursday is a monumental day for the City of Anoka as they will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a municipal cannabis dispensary.
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Anoka breaks ground on a city-run cannabis dispensary on Thursday

"I do think this makes a lot of sense," says Anoka Mayor Erik Skogquist
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An updated policy by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board prohibits smoking or vaping of cannabis in public parks.
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Minneapolis Parks updates policy for smoking or vaping cannabis products - but they won't issue citations

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board prohibits smoking or vaping of cannabis but will allow edibles, beverages
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June 5th is the day for the first Office of Cannibas Management's lottery to award marijuana license distribution.
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June 5th is the day for the first Office of Cannabis Management's lottery to award marijuana license distribution

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At Minneapolis' Utepils, THC beverages have soared and they're ready to celebrate them on 420 weekend.
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At Minneapolis' Utepils, THC beverages have soared and they're ready to celebrate them on 420 weekend

They're holding a Munchy Market Saturday with a tie-dye station, bingo, music and other activities from 12-8
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A step forward for cannabis businesses hoping to set up shop in Minnesota.
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Step forward for cannabis businesses hoping to set up shop in Minnesota

Cannabis business license applications can be submitted starting Tuesday
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Formal agreements that will allow Minnesota's tribal nations to operate cannabis dispensaries outside of their reservations are imminent according to Governor Tim Walz (DFL).
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Minnesota will have agreements with 10 of 11 tribal nations to operate cannabis dispensaries outside of reservations

It's imminent according to Governor Tim Walz (D) who says "they're great partners in this"
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Charlene Briner who has been in charge of laying the groundwork for Minnesota's recreational marijuana industry, announces she is stepping down later in January.
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Interim director of Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management stepping down

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The Office of Cannabis Management announcing they will not move forward with a social equity lottery.
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Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management will not move forward with social equity lottery

This comes after a Ramsey County Judge shut down the lottery last month
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What in the Florida is going on? Why legal weed and abortion protection failed in the Sunshine State
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What in the Florida is going on? Why legal weed and abortion protection failed in the Sunshine State

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