In an attempt to improve law enforcement policies and ease tensions in an area that has seen its fair share of cop-civilian incidents, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and the city of Minneapolis have reached an agreement on how to improve practices within the Minneapolis Police Department. One of the major changes involves how […]
Marijuana Edibles Now Legal In Minnesota
As of July 1, marijuana edibles are now legal in Minnesota. They can be sold almost anywhere and are not taxed, according to the new law that went into effect. The law that was passed during the 2022 Legislature allows for the sale of edibles and beverages containing THC, the main ingredient in marijuana that […]
A Renewed Push For Recreational Marijuana In Minnesota
Democratic lawmakers argue that it’s “high” time to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota, especially now that neighboring states have begun to legalize the practice. Arguing that the criminalization of recreational marijuana has unfairly targeted minorities since its inception, Democratic lawmakers proposed an adjusted bill that would set up the regulatory framework for the drug to […]
Marijuana Arrests Showcase Racial Inequality In Minnesota
After analyzing arrest data throughout the United States for the year 2018, members of the American Civil Liberties Union found some troubling information when it came to how police managed marijuana arrests. They found that black people were 5.4 times more likely than whites to be arrested in Minnesota for marijuana possession. Moreover, they found […]
Drug Possession Charges Without Actually Possessing The Drug
Despite the charge, it’s worth noting that in Minnesota, you do not actually need to be found with a drug on your person in order to be hit with drug possession charges. Most people are charged with drug possession because police find them in possession of the drug, but that’s not always the case, and […]
