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Minnesotans Seeing Positive Results of Medical Marijuana

Minnesotans Seeing Positive Results of Medical Marijuana

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Around 350 Minnesotans have been certified to receive medical cannabis since it became legal in the state on July 1st, and that number is growing.  Minnesota Medical Solutions CEO, Dr. Kyle Kingsley says so far, the results for most patients have been positive.

Kinglsey says many of the medications are not intoxicating for patients, but are designed to control pain and spasms.  A new Medical Cannabis Patient Center is set to open in Rochester on Thursday.

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