Minn. lawmakers approve study of magic mushroom pilot program

Minnesota has legalized marijuana. Could magic mushrooms be next?

• May 19

Minnesota Legislature authorizes study of magic mushroom pilot program; full approval eyed for 2027

Rochester Rep. Andy Smith, who sponsored the measure, said he expects a multi-million dollar magic mushroom pilot program to get legislative approval next session after this year's bill authorized only a research report.

• May 19

Minnesota House passes psychedelic mushroom pilot program

The Minnesota House approved a pilot program that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms in the state for therapeutic use.

• May 8

Push for psychedelic mushroom pilot program at Minnesota State Capitol

First came cannabis. Now, there's a push to legalize psychedelic mushrooms in a pilot program.

• May 7

MN bills would decriminalize psilocybin, create therapeutic use program

Psychedelic mushrooms were widely known as a recreational and illegal drug in the 60s and 70s. Now, two bills at the Minnesota State Capitol would make it easier to access the fungi.

• Apr 11

Mom charged after daughter, 6, eats magic mushroom chocolate

A Wright County, Minnesota, woman is facing charges after police say two elementary school students overdosed on hallucinogenic mushrooms.

• Sep 16, 2025

Decriminalization of magic mushrooms recommended by task force

A nearly 200-page report from the Minnesota Psychedelic Medicine Task Force said psilocybin mushrooms show evidence they may improve mental health.

• Jan 6, 2025

Oregon launches legal psilocybin, known as "magic mushrooms" to the public

Researchers believe psilocybin changes the way the brain organizes itself, helping a user adopt new attitudes and overcome mental health issues.

• Sep 16, 2023