synthetic marijuana

With over 60 overdoses in a week within Minneapolis, synthetic marijuana has recently seen a large spike in the Twin Cities. Here in Central Minnesota, the drug, more commonly known as K2 or Spice isn't as large a concern, however, authorities are keeping an eye out.

An effort to criminalize synthetic marijuana sold as herbal incense has easily cleared the Minnesota House with bipartisan support. The bill from Republican Rep. John Kriesel of Cottage Grove passed on a 124-4 vote on Thursday.

A federal judge has rejected an attempt by Minnesota businesses to stop the government from cracking down on synthetic marijuana.

Officials from 14 schools in central Minnesota will be getting together tomorrow (Tuesday) to talk about the rapidly growing problem of synthetic drug use. Synthetic drugs are often known by their brand names "K2" and "Spice" and they're sold legally as herbal incense.

The Last Place on Earth shop in Duluth is suing over the government's plan to crack down on synthetic marijuana. Store owner Jim Carlson says he has joined three similar Twin Cities businesses in a lawsuit against the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice.