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US (MN): New problems rear their fangs on eve of licensing

Minnesota is expected to be a full 'go' on the cannabis industry in about two months, but the laws aren't quite complete almost two years after recreational use was legalized and there are a couple potentially big problems still to solve.

Hopeful business owners are worried a new piece of legislation could create a medical monopoly. On the flip side, medical patients say they'll suffer without the changes.

Kim Kelsey was there on Day One of Minnesota's medical marijuana market, buying cannabis for her seizure-prone son, Alec. Ten years later, she's happy with the results but worried the treatment will disappear.

"I'm deeply concerned that the current framework doesn't ensure continued access for patients like Alec," said Kelsey.

Read more at Fox 9