Star Tribune

This fact sheet provides an overview of potential risks associated with legalizing marijuana in Minnesota. It outlines the potential health, social, and economic impacts, including increased use and addiction among minors, increased drugged driving, and increased costs for law enforcement and health care. The sheet also discusses potential benefits, such as increased tax revenues, reduced black market activity, and improved access to medical marijuana. Finally, it outlines the current legal status of marijuana in Minnesota, as well as other states that have legalized the drug.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on Minnesota, with thousands of cases and hundreds of deaths reported. As a result, the state has implemented various measures to try and reduce the spread of the virus, such as closures of nonessential businesses, stay-at-home orders, and social distancing guidelines. Residents have also been encouraged to wear face masks when in public. The goal is to keep the virus from spreading and to protect the health of the state’s citizens.