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Most Minnesotans support legal cannabis, but few say it has made things better

Most Minnesotans support legal cannabis, but few say it has made things better

Minnesotans broadly support legal cannabis, but most say it hasn't changed their daily lives, according to a Minnesota Community Survey of 1,172 adults conducted Sept. 25 to Nov. 6, 2025. On one thing, partisans agree: Majorities of both Republicans and Democrats say legalization has made "no

Who uses cannabis in Minnesota?

Who uses cannabis in Minnesota?

About one in four Minnesota adults (23%) reported consuming cannabis in the past month, with the sharpest divides appearing by income, politics, and place of birth, according to a Minnesota Community Survey of 1,172 adults conducted Sept. 25 to Nov. 6, 2025. Our survey was conducted weeks after Minnesota&

Klobuchar and Craig top favorability ratings of Minnesota elected officials (fall 2025)

Klobuchar and Craig top favorability ratings of Minnesota elected officials (fall 2025)

A fall 2025 Minnesota Community Survey found that 58% viewed Klobuchar favorably. Nearly 1 in 4 viewed her very favorably. Slightly fewer Minnesotans rated Craig as very favorable, but a large proportion – 44% – rated her as mostly favorable.

Most Minnesotans support assault-style weapons ban, with a suburban surprise

Most Minnesotans support assault-style weapons ban, with a suburban surprise

More than two-thirds of Minnesotans (69%) support banning the sale of assault-style weapons such as the AR-15, but the most striking finding may be where support runs highest, according to a Minnesota Community Survey of 1,172 adults conducted Sept. 25–Nov. 6, 2025. Subscribe to our newsletter The snapshot

North Star Promise earns broad support among Minnesotans

North Star Promise earns broad support among Minnesotans

A clear majority have an at least somewhat favorable view of the state's new college financial aid program.

Which Minnesotans worry most about making mortgage or rent payments?

Which Minnesotans worry most about making mortgage or rent payments?

Worry over housing costs varies widely by income, age, and race and ethnicity.