The University of Minnesota School of Public Health Cannabis Research Center (CRC) strives to understand the health implications of cannabis and be a trusted source of information to guide policy and practice related to cannabis use.
Announcements
Cannabis Research Center Annual Report 2024-2025
The period spanning July 2024 to June 2025 was the second year of operation of the Cannabis Research Center (CRC), a time of transition from building infrastructure to solidifying the CRC’s value to the state as a trusted source of information related to cannabis use and legalization in Minnesota. Highlights include: 19 research projects, 33 presentations and panels, 10 interviews and articles, 8 research briefs, and 491+ engaged followers.
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New CRC Research Brief: Timeline of Cannabis Policies in Minnesota
Cannabis policies in Minnesota are rapidly changing and can be confusing. This summary provides a brief history of cannabis policy in Minnesota and provides context to the current cannabis environment.
Self-reported Cannabis Use Patterns Among Minnesota State Fair Survey Respondents
Edibles and Beverages Were Most Popular, Mostly Obtained From Commercial Sources
Using a survey conducted by the Cannabis Research Center at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair, this brief examines data on Minnesota adults’ self-reported use of cannabis, including the products that respondents reported using, how often they reported using cannabis products, and where they reported obtaining them.
