Minnesota Is 23rd State to Legalize Recreational MarijuanaMinnesota state capitol building, Saint PaulSource: Donovan Reese/Getty ImagesTaking the nation closer to a tipping point in legalization of recreational (adult-use) marijuana, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize the drug on May 30, 2023. By legalizing adult-use cannabis, we’re expanding our economy, creating jobs, and regulating the industry to keep Minnesotans safe. Legalizing adult-use cannabis and expunging or resentencing cannabis convictions will strengthen communities. Should recreational marijuana be legal? SourcesShawna Mizelle and Sydney Kashiwagi, “Minnesota Becomes 23rd State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana,” cnn.com, May 30, 2023Nathan O’Neal, “Legalizing Marijuana in Minnesota: Explosive Risks Tied to Home THC Extraction Labs,” fox9.com, Feb. 8, 2023WCCO Staff, “Gov.

Source: CNN June 06, 2023 11:32 UTC