Cannabis Research Center

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 Research Brief: How easy is it for underage people to buy THC gummies and seltzers in the Twin Cities?
In this brief, we describe results from a study that assessed how likely it is that underage people can purchase intoxicating hemp-derived THC products at retail establishments in Minnesota. We also highlight Minnesotans’ opinions about where these products are sold.
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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.

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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.

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How easy is it for underage people to buy THC gummies and seltzers in the Twin Cities?
Project Team: Eileen Delehanty, PhD, MPH; Lauren Tschida, MPH; Traci Toomey, PhD, MPH
Funding Source: Cannabis Research Center
Research Brief (Google Doc)
New Research Brief: Minnesotans’ Views on THC Gummy and Seltzer Policies
In this brief, we provide an overview of our findings on Minnesotans’ views on THC gummy and seltzer policies in Minnesota.
Read the research brief (Google Doc)
Stay in touch with the CRC!
Each quarter, our newsletter includes information on CRC research publications and project highlights, upcoming events and presentations, recordings and/or resources, collaboration and partnership spotlights, and a look ahead at what questions we are asking next.
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