Is Kratom Legal in Minnesota? Prince is From There

Is kratom legal or banned in the state of Minnesota? We'll get to that. But more importantly, Prince is from there.

Prince Rogers Nelson, known simply as Prince, was born on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His parents, John L. Nelson and Mattie Shaw, were both musicians, which influenced Prince's early interest in music. From a young age, Prince displayed remarkable musical talent, teaching himself to play multiple instruments.

By his late teens, Prince had become proficient in numerous instruments and was known for his prodigious musical abilities. His early demos and performances caught the attention of local producers, leading to his first recording contract with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 19. This marked the beginning of his journey to becoming one of the most influential musicians in history.

Kratom has been legal in the state of Minnesota since May 2018. Thanks to the action of many advocacy groups, there hasn’t been much negative attention to the plant and its legality. In a 2017-2018 bill (SF 2578), the sale and possession of Kratom was regulated. Kratom can’t be sold to people under 18 years of age and it’s illegal for children under 18 to possess it as well.

Prince's breakthrough came with the release of "1999" in 1982, a double album that featured hits like "Little Red Corvette" and the title track "1999." The album's success catapulted Prince into the mainstream, establishing him as a major figure in popular music.

Prince's career reached new heights with the release of "Purple Rain" in 1984. The album, which served as the soundtrack to his semi-autobiographical film of the same name, included iconic tracks like "When Doves Cry," "Let's Go Crazy," and the title track "Purple Rain." Both the album and film were massive successes, with the album winning two Grammy Awards and the film earning an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.

Two other kratom regulation bills, introduced into the Minnesota legislature in 2022 and 2023, sought to advance the previous regulation of the plant. Both bills have failed to move.

In the 1990s, Prince became known for his battle against his record label, Warner Bros., over artistic control and ownership of his music. During this period, he famously changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol and was frequently referred to as "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince."

Kratom is legal and regulated with some consumer protections in Minnesota, but due to legislative action, it's reasonable to assume these regulations on kratom sales may expand in the future.

Tragically, Prince passed away on April 21, 2016, at the age of 57. His death was a significant loss to the world of music, but his legacy lives on through his extensive catalog of work and the influence he continues to have on artists and fans around the world.