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Push at the State Capitol to keep Minnesota's medical cannabis program viable

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11 months ago

March 24, 2025

Push at the State Capitol to keep Minnesota's medical cannabis program viable

There are 51,000 people registered in Minnesota’s medical marijuana program, and there’s growing concern that new rules for obtaining a license to grow and sell both recreational and medicinal marijuana could jeopardize the medicinal program.

Maren Schroeder is a consultant and lobbyist for Blunt Strategies and has worked with state regulators as well as businesses in the medical marijuana program.

Schroeder told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that current businesses that want to grow and sell products for recreational and medicinal use are facing economic challenges that could force them to pull out of the medicinal marijuana program.

“I think we’re going to see the large operators forced to pull out,” said Schroeder. “They would have to put up a pretty large risk in order to grow cannabis for medical cannabis because if it didn’t sell as medical cannabis, it would have to be destroyed.”

Schroeder said that for every single cannabis plant growers produce for recreational use, they have to produce two plants for the medical marijuana program. And, Schroder added, those same business licenses require growers to separate their recreational product from their medicinal product, which is not cost-effective.

“Cannabinoid products cannot be done together,” said Schroeder. “They can use the same equipment, but they have to run a medical batch, stop, clean, and then run an adult-use batch. It’s just incredibly inefficient.”

Patrick McClellan is a medicinal marijuana patient. He told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the larger producers would not want to cover those expenses and, if they pull out of the program, medicinal marijuana could collapse in Minnesota.

“People with ALS, people with cancer, people with muscular dystrophy like I have, should really be getting their medical advice from a doctor and from a pharmacist,” said McClellan. “We lose the high-potency medications, we lose housing protections, we lose employment protections, hospital protections, and we get higher prices.”

Schroeder and McClellan said they are working with state lawmakers to adjust the rules and keep the medicinal marijuana program viable.

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No. 2 Ohio State tops No. 3 Minnesota in women’s hockey

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February 14, 2026

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No. 2 Ohio State tops No. 3 Minnesota in women’s hockey

The No. 2-ranked Ohio State women’s hockey team defeated No. 3 Minnesota 4-2 on Feb. 13 at the OSU Ice Rink.

The Buckeyes (27-4-0, 21-4-0 WCHA) scored three times on the power play in their second win over the Gophers (24-6-1. 18-6-1 WCHA) this season.

Scoring for Ohio State were Jocelyn Amos, Maxine Cimoroni, Kaia Malachino and Emma Peschel. Goalie Hailey MacLeod made 26 saves. Peschel led the Buckeyes with a season-high five blocked shots.

The teams play again at 3 p.m. Feb. 14.

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Mother reunites with her child in Minnesota after she was arrested by ICE

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February 14, 2026

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Mother reunites with her child in Minnesota after she was arrested by ICE

A mother returned home to her 2-year-old in Minnesota after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests split up their family and left her toddler in the care of a family friend. Frankie McLister was there for this glimmer of hope for the still-separated family.

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Minnesota United Signs Defender Kyle Duncan | Minnesota United FC

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February 13, 2026

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Minnesota United Signs Defender Kyle Duncan | Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United announced today that the club has signed defender Kyle Duncan to a one-year contract through December 2026, with a club option through June 2027.

“Kyle brings MLS experience and a strong understanding of what it takes to compete in this league. He is a reliable defender who will strengthen our back line and elevate the level of competition within the group. We’re pleased to welcome Kyle to Minnesota,” said MNUFC Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad.

“Be more like a fountain and less like a drain. I know that’s the kind of person I want to be and I want to be someone who is uplifting,” said defender Kyle Duncan. “No matter what I may be facing in life, I want to bring as much positivity and encouragement as I possibly can to this club, the fans, and my teammates.”

The 28-year-old right back arrives in Minnesota after having played eight seasons for Eastern Conference side Red Bull New York. With New York across all competitions, Duncan made 166 game appearances (132 starts), where he provided 17 assists and scored six goals in almost 12,500 minutes played on the pitch. The Brooklyn, New York native notably was a part of the squad that captured the MLS Supporters’ Shield in 2018 and the Eastern Conference title during the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Duncan began his career developing with the Red Bull New York Academy before he signed his first professional contract with Valenciennes U19 in France. He then signed an MLS contract with RBNY in 2018 following his time with the French side.

Internationally, Duncan has most recently represented the Jamaica National Team, earning his first call-up for Jamaica during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches in September of 2025. The right back had previously competed with the United States, earning call-ups with the U18, U20 and senior national teams from 2015-20.

Transaction: Minnesota United signs defender Kyle Duncan to a one-year contract through December 2026, with a club option through June 2027.

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Kyle Duncan
Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 8/8/1997 (28 years old)
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 150 lbs.
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Citizenship: Jamaica
Previous Club: Red Bull New York

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