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Stutsman County Makes 200 Pound Marijuana Bust

After a search, the deputy allegedly found 198 pounds of marijuana and $5,000 in cash

December 13, 2017

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STUTSMAN COUNTY, ND — Stutsman County law enforcement have made what is likely the largest drug bust in the county’s history. Mae Thao, 31, of St. Paul and 30-year-old Xang Thao of Redding California are facing drug charges. The sheriff’s office says a deputy made a routine traffic stop about nine miles east of Jamestown when he smelled the scent…

Minnesota Adding Conditions that Qualify for Medical Marijuana

The state health department takes public input each year on conditions that might be added

November 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota health officials are adding autism spectrum disorders and obstructive sleep apnea as conditions that qualify for medical marijuana. The health commissioner says there is increasing evidence that medical marijuana can help people with severe autism or obstructive apnea. The state health department takes public input each year on conditions that might be added. Some of…

Recreational Marijuana Petition Under Review

North Dakota's Secretary of State is reviewing a draft petition

November 28, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. — The Secretary of State is reviewing a draft petition to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota. Al Jaeger says if the petition is approved, supporters would need to gather and submit more than 13,000 valid signatures to get a proposed measure on the ballot. Petition sponsor Dave Owen of Grand Forks says the petition seeks to make…

Couple Arrested With $65,000 Worth Of Drugs In Vehicle

Suspected Gang Member Was Also Wanted By The Law

November 28, 2017

TJ Nelson,

PARK RIVER, ND — A Walsh County deputy made a major drug bust during a traffic stop in Park River early Saturday. Two people were arrested after the deputy found over $65,000 worth of meth, heroin and marijuana in the vehicle along with a 9mm pistol. Job Lopez, Jr. and Natalie Apland were arrested on three counts of possession with…

K9 Tracks Down Man Who Fled After Pursuit Near White Earth

Cody Eagle Feather Fled Into The Woods Along Becker County 21 on Friday

November 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WHITE EARTH, Minn. — A man is in custody on drug and fleeing charges after running from authorities Friday morning. A White Earth police officer tried to stop 34-year-old Cody Eagle Feather on Becker County 21 around 9 a.m. A pursuit began that ended after six miles when Eagle Feather ditched his vehicle and ran into the woods. A K9…

West Fargo’s K9 Disco Helps Make $1.3 Million Dollar Marijuana Bust

They found 286 pounds of pot with an estimated street value of $1.3 million

November 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — A K9 named Disco helped make a major marijuana bust in West Fargo. The dog hit on the marijuana during a traffic stop this morning on I-94 near the 45th Street exit giving officers probable cause to search the vehicle. They found 286 pounds of pot with an estimated street value of $1.3 million. Kimberly…

Melissa Etheridge Makes Plea in North Dakota Marijuana Case

The rock singer will have to pay $1000 in fines and fees and be on unsupervised probation

November 15, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BURKE COUNTY, ND — Melissa Etheridge has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of possessing marijuana in North Dakota. The rock singer will have to pay $1000 in fines and fees and be on unsupervised probation. She was arrested in August while crossing the border from Canada into Burke County. The cancer survivor has said she believes in the…

12-Year-Old Joins Lawsuit Against Attorney General Sessions Over Medicinal Marijuana

She says having a drop of THC twice a day has kept her seizure-free for nearly three years

November 14, 2017

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NATIONAL — A Colorado 12-year-old is taking U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, to court over the legalization of medical marijuana on a national scale. “I have intractable epilepsy so I have seizures that traditional medications wouldn’t really help,” said Alexis Bortell. “I would like to be able to visit my grandparents without risking being taken to a foster home.”…

“It’s Time:” Effort to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in ND Underway

They think it has a good chance after seeing the success a 2016 medicinal marijuana bill had at the ballot box

November 9, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — An effort to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota is underway. The campaign manager for the bill said they have at least 30 sponsors. Voters in 2018 could decide if North Dakota becomes the first state in the Midwest to legalize recreational marijuana. “Prohibition didn’t work for alcohol, it doesn’t work for this,” said Josh Dryer, campaign…

ND Dept. of Health Proposes Medical Marijuana Administrative Rules

Voters approved medical marijuana in November 2016

November 6, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota’s Health Department has unveiled proposed administrative rules for a medical marijuana system in the state. The agency is taking public comments through December 26, and has scheduled public meetings in six cities next month. Voters approved medical marijuana in November 2016. The Health Department doesn’t expect the drug to be available to patients for another…