(WCCO) Medical marijuana is already legal in 11 states under tightly regulated conditions. Could Minnesota become the 12th?For some people with debilitating diseases or chronic illnesses, smoking pot is the only relief they can get from the pain. But legalizing it for medical purposes isn't simple after years spent fighting recreational marijuana use. http://wcco.com/health/local_story_091150847.html

Kelly Johnston was accused of chaining her 15-year-old daughter to her bed last March after she accused of daughter of stealing marijuana from her.As part of a deal, Johnston pleaded no contest to the charges. Friday a judge told Johnston, "This is not an appropriate case for straight probation" and sentenced her to three years in prison plus three years on probation -- but then offered her a second chance. http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=4710076

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio -- According to Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla, every day, drug-sniffing dogs search the UPS facility in Houston looking for illegal drugs that criminals may be trying to smuggle through the delivery company.Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla told NEWS9 the drug dogs took special interest in a box labeled for a two-day delivery to Steubenville. http://www.wtov9.com/news/8395969/detail.html

(CBS4 News) DORAL Immigration and Customs officials are showing off the results of a massive crackdown on South Florida head shops.ICE special agents served federal search and seizure warrants at nearly half a dozen shops, and seized 5,500 items of drug paraphernalia worth more than more than $250,000. http://cbs4.com/topstories/local_story_089131312.html

(CBS) PHILADELPHIA Police announced two major busts that brought in millions in drugs and took an arsenal of weapons off the streets Monday.Officials said five people have been arrested and approximately $11 million worth of marijuana and $10,000 worth of crack-cocaine was seized in two separate drug busts.In what may be the largest amount of marijuana ever seized, officials said over 2,500 pounds of marijuana was confiscated during the raid of 1129 North 63rd Street Saturday evening.

BOWDON -- The police chief of Bowdon was on routine patrol when he came across what appeared to be a burglary in progress at a hair salon. And it was a burglary – of 200 pounds of pot that was being stored there.Officials say the suspects entered the Crane and Co. Salon on Shirley Avenue to break into a freezer chest where the marijuana was being stored. http://www.wsbtv.com/news/8167690/detail.html

An 83-year-old Shreveport man pleaded guilty and got probation today for growing and selling marijuana from his home.Unis Coleman pleaded guilty in Caddo District Court to distribution of marijuana charges. In a plea agreement with prosecutors, he received a suspended prison sentence, probation and a $1,500 fine. http://www.ktbs.com/news/local/2493681.html

FAIRFAX, Va. -- A high school teacher is under investigation after a student reported receiving marijuana from the teacher, Fairfax County police said.On Friday, the teacher allegedly gave marijuana to a 17-year-old boy in a school hallway after class, police said. The student took the marijuana to a school security officer, and police were called. http://www.nbc4.com/news/8141859/detail.html

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Authorities confiscated marijuana-laced candy and soft drinks made to look like popular brands during a California drug bust Thursday.Agents also seized four indoor marijuana growing operations, between 4,000 and 5,000 marijuana plants, $100,000 in cash and three weapons, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. http://www.nbc30.com/news/8081246/detail.html

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Members of the Drug Enforcement Administration announced a huge marijuana bust in Oakland Thursday.Among the confiscated items were thousands of pot plants and hundreds of pot-laced candy bars made to look like popular candy bars.Agents arrested 39-year-old Kenneth Affolte, of Lafayette. Twelve other people were also arrested on charges of distribution of marijuana. http://www.nbc11.com/news/8070190/detail.html