Marijuana in Minnesota

Recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and older is now legal in Minnesota.

U.S. House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana
Democrats said the federal prohibition on marijuana has had particularly devastating consequences for minority communities. Republicans mostly opposed the bill and called it a distraction from more pressing issues.
Legal cannabis parties weigh election year strategy
Minnesota’s two major political parties that support legalizing marijuana face a dilemma this election year: Do they back candidates from other parties who also support legalization or challenge them with their own candidates and risk playing spoiler?
Minnesota groups unite to oppose marijuana legalization
Several businesses, trade groups and social organizations formed the Minnesotans Against Marijuana Legalization on Monday as the measure’s supporters signal another push for the issue ahead of the start of the legislative session next week.
Major change to Minnesota medical cannabis law approved
On the last day of the legislative session the House and Senate passed a bill to allow people in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program to smoke marijuana. Supporters say the move will significantly cut the cost of medical marijuana.
MN House passes legal cannabis bill; no future in Senate
For the first time in its history, the Minnesota House has voted to legalize marijuana beyond the current medical uses allowed in the state. But firm opposition in the Senate will likely prevent it from becoming law this year.
Legal pot bill poised to pass Minn. House
The DFL-controlled Minnesota House is expected to pass an adult-use cannabis bill Thursday, but the measure faces strong opposition in the GOP-controlled Senate, which is unlikely to even consider the legislation.