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May 30, 2023

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Walz holds up the bill
Walz signs bill making marijuana legal in Minnesota
Minnesota is now among the states where marijuana is legal for adults 21 and older. The marijuana legalization bill will begin to roll out in a few months in phases. Full retail sales could be a year or more away.
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Aerial view of a wildfire
Officials warn of extreme fire danger in northern Minnesota
State and federal land managers are warning of extreme fire danger across northeastern Minnesota, as a lack of precipitation, low humidity, warm temperatures and strong winds combine to create ideal conditions for wildfires. 
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🌱 After cannabis legalized in Minnesota, state's hemp growers prepare for uncertain future
Edibles containing small amounts of hemp-derived THC were legalized last July, and an entire industry quickly popped up around that law. Now, growers are worried they will lose business. Listen in.
-  Nicole Johnson, MPR News
 
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