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    March 17, 2019
    Minnesota medical marijuana task force has ‘no real purpose’
    ST. PAUL — Members of a task force charged with evaluating Minnesota’s medical cannabis program say the group is ineffective and poorly run....
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 17, 2019 - 4:47pm
    March 16, 2019
    Cultivator Hunter Rogness prunes fan leaves from marijuana plants in the Leafline Labs Cottage Grove grow center, Feb. 21, 2019. Scott Takushi / St. Paul Pioneer Press
    Lawmakers seek fixes for medical marijuana market
    ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s medical marijuana program has struggled for years as the flaws in its design have caused issue after issue. New patients...
    business/healthcareMarch 16, 2019 - 6:30pm
    March 14, 2019
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    5 things about medical marijuana in Minnesota
    ST. PAUL - Minnesota’s medical marijuana program is often called one of the most restrictive in the country. Why? The drug is available only...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 14, 2019 - 3:20pm
    Katy Cummins-Bakko vapes using a cannabis product to control the pain from her Ehlos-Danlos syndrome in her St. Paul home on Feb. 25, 2019. Scott Takushi / St. Paul Pioneer Press
    Medical marijuana helping users combat opioids in Minnesota, but some doctors have concerns
    ST. PAUL - Katy Cummins-Bakko was wrapped in a haze that confined her to bed. Her husband was downstairs in their St. Paul home with friends...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 14, 2019 - 3:14pm
    March 10, 2019
    ND health care organizations treading carefully on medical marijuana
    FARGO — Dr. Rich Vetter, chief medical officer for Essentia Health of Fargo, said the health organization is taking a cautious approach in...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 10, 2019 - 2:33pm
    March 9, 2019
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    What is medical marijuana and how does it work?
    What is it and who can use it?In Minnesota, medical marijuana is available in the form of pills, liquids and vaporizable oils; the plant form...
    business/healthcareMarch 9, 2019 - 4:01pm
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    'I believe this is the best medication for him': Despite the stigma, parents advocate for children's medical marijuana use
    PLEASE DUPLICATE BEFORE USING
    business/healthcareMarch 9, 2019 - 3:52pm
    Patti McArdell smokes medical marijuana-- in the form of a 250 mg. vape cartridge -- in her St. Paul home on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. The marijuana helps control the symptoms of multiple ailments including epilepsy, muscle spasms, depression and post traumatic stress disorder.
    Minnesota's medical marijuana program has one major flaw: It's too expensive
    ST. PAUL — Patti McArdell needs medical marijuana to ease her aches and depression, but she has to pay $400 out of what little money she has...
    business/healthcareMarch 9, 2019 - 3:38pm
    March 5, 2019
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    Bill would streamline medical marijuana for Minnesota vets
    ST. PAUL - Veterans who want to enroll in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program could skip a pricey first step under a new House bill. Under...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 5, 2019 - 3:39pm
    March 1, 2019
    The North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck. Photo illustration by Troy Becker
    North Dakota Capitol notebook: Sunday closing law repeal will be a close vote, sponsor predicts
    BISMARCK — The chief sponsor of a bill lifting the ban on Sunday morning shopping in North Dakota expects a close vote when the Senate takes...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 1, 2019 - 5:00pm
    February 28, 2019
    This is a view inside of The Botanist at 4302 13th Ave. S. in Fargo on Thursday, Feb. 28. It is the North Dakota's first medical marijuana dispensary to open. Only card-carrying patients and caregivers are allowed inside this part of the dispensary which has high security and locked doors. David Samson / The Forumplay button
    North Dakota's first medical marijuana dispensary will welcome customers in Fargo on March 1
    FARGO — The first of eight planned medical marijuana dispensaries in North Dakota opens its doors to card-carrying patients at 10 a.m. on Friday,...
    business/healthcareFebruary 28, 2019 - 7:42pm
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    North Dakota hospitals hear calls for medical marijuana
    Two North Dakota hospitals say their providers have received requests from patients for medical marijuana. Altru Health System spokeswoman Sally...
    business/healthcareFebruary 28, 2019 - 4:27pm
    February 27, 2019
    A former jewelry store in the Western Center shopping mall in Fargo near West Acres will be site of The Botanical medical marijuana dispensary. The dispensary is located at 4302 13th Ave. S. and will open Friday, March 1. Forum file photo
    First North Dakota medical marijuana facility opening delayed by one day
    FARGO — The opening of the long-awaited first medical marijuana dispensary in North Dakota has been delayed a day to Friday, March 1. The dispensary,...
    business/healthcareFebruary 27, 2019 - 5:22pm
    Developers take step toward Minot dispensary
    MINOT -- Developers of a medical marijuana dispensary cleared one hurdle in gaining the support of the Minot Planning Commission Monday, Feb....
    business/healthcareFebruary 27, 2019 - 12:27pm
    February 26, 2019
    Industrial hemp produces a dense stand of plants. The seeds are harvested and can be used for oil products. The fiber of the plant stalks is currently not harvested in North Dakota. John M. Steiner / Forum News Service
    Minnesota hemp farmers could sell to medical marijuana producers under new bill
    ST. PAUL — A new market could emerge for Minnesota’s licensed hemp farmers. Bipartisan legislation introduced Feb. 18 in the state Senate...
    business/agricultureFebruary 26, 2019 - 2:29pm
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