About Sensible Minnesota
Sensible Minnesota is a 501(c)3 non-profit aiming to make our neighborhoods safer and more inclusive for those negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition and the war on drugs; collectively we work to educate the public and promote societal changes that emphasize compassion over isolation, restorative justice over incarceration, and public health over stigma. Please email [email protected] for all press inquiries.
Organization Contact
Gunnar Aas
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Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE: Minnesota to Include Chronic Pain, Macular Degeneration as Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12/02/2019: Minnesotans living with Chronic Pain or Macular Degeneration may apply for medical cannabis [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Pro-Cannabis Organizations to Call on Health Commissioner Malcolm and Governor Walz to Approve Chronic Pain for Medical Cannabis
St. Paul, Minnesota: Sensible Minnesota is holding a press conference on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 11:00 [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Summit Aims to Strengthen Minnesota Cannabis Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAINT PAUL, Minn. (August 19, 2019) —Building relationships and advocating for a thriving cannabis [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Minnesota to Include Alzheimer’s Disease as Qualifying Condition for Medicinal Cannabis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12/03/2018: Minnesotan patients living with Alzheimer’s Disease may apply for medicinal cannabis in July [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Sensible Minnesota Petitions for Expansion of Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program
After a successfully petitioning for the addition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a qualifying condition in 2016 [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Attorney General Jeff Sessions launches assault against legal cannabis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1/4/2018: This morning, sources within the Associated Press reported Attorney General Jeff Sessions is [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Minnesota to Add Autism and Obstructive Sleep Apnea as qualifying conditions for Medical Cannabis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12/01/2017: Today, Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger announced the addition of new qualifying [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Medical Cannabis Shortages in Minnesota
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/28/2017 Medical Cannabis Shortages in Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota: Sensible Minnesota is an organization dedicated [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Sensible Minnesota Allies with Students for Sensible Drug Policy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/9/2017 Sensible Minnesota Allies with Students for Sensible Drug Policy Minneapolis, MN: In September, Sensible [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Minnesota to Add PTSD as a Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis
Press Contact: Maren Schroeder; [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12/01/2016: Today the Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner, Dr. Ed [...]
In the News
Minnesota group urges cannabis for chronic pain
Minnesota group urges cannabis for chronic pain
August 24, 2019: The pain decision is significant because it could explode the state’s number of cannabis users. Minnesota’s health commissioner has until Dec. 1 to decide about adding moderate to severe chronic pain as well as macular degeneration to the list of 14 conditions that can be treated with cannabis oils or pills.
Alzheimer’s added to Minnesota’s medical marijuana list
Alzheimer’s added to Minnesota’s medical marijuana list
December 3, 2018: The Minnesota Department of Health is adding the degenerative neurological disorder to its cannabis program, which includes cancer pain, epileptic seizures, PTSD and autism. Research is limited, but findings suggest that cannabis inhibits the formation of proteins linked to memory loss and dementia.
Group Petitions For Medical Pot Program To Include Opioid Addiction
July 30, 2018: A medical marijuana advocate group is petitioning the state government to expand Minnesota’s medical pot program to include those who struggle with opioid addiction.
What are the current medical cannabis challenges in Minnesota?
June 6, 2018: Minnesota has one of the country’s most restrictive medical marijuana programs, and MMJ businesses in the state have experienced significant financial, management and legal issues.
Interstate Smuggling? How the Vireo Incident Is Testing State Cannabis Laws | Leafly
May 4, 2018: One company, two states, felony charges: How a simple inventory problem blew up when cannabis oil—allegedly—crossed state lines.
Minnesota’s marijuana moment: Why to legalize, by someone who doesn’t inhale
February 17, 2018: With decriminalization advancing coast to coast, legalized pot appears on its way, and Minnesota will light up the debate this year. Change is overdue.
Citing lab delays, LeafLine to temporarily scale back operations
November 28, 2017: Managing chronic pain and post traumatic stress disorder became a lot easier for Kellie Germann when medical cannabis became available to her here in Minnesota two years ago, though a recent shortage is now threatening her relatively newfound relief.
PTSD patients eligible for medical marijuana starting today
August 1, 2017: Beginning today, patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder will be allowed to purchase medical marijuana in Minnesota.