Minnesota legalizes recreational marijuana starting August 1st
- Adults 21 and older can legally possess cannabis and grow a limited number of plants at home.
- Retail sales won't start until 2025 when the state sets up licensing and regulations.
- Legalization aims to address racial disparities in marijuana arrests.
- The Red Lake Nation plans to allow sales at an existing medical dispensary.
- Local governments can restrict the number of retailers but not ban sales entirely.