Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 702 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
After Marijuana Legalization, What’s Next for Minnesota’s Hemp Market?
This article examines the implications of marijuana legalization on Minnesota's existing hemp market and discusses potential future developments for the state's hemp industry. The...
Twin Cities Business
Minnesota hemp edibles law ushers in new rivals, upends marijuana market
Minnesota's hemp edibles law has created new market entrants and disrupted the state's marijuana industry by allowing hemp-derived products to compete with regulated cannabis offe...
MJBizDaily
USDA approves Minnesota hemp production plan
The USDA has approved Minnesota's hemp production plan, enabling the state to regulate its own hemp cultivation program. This approval allows Minnesota to implement state-specific...
Farm Progress
Former State Rep. Joe Radinovich Named Head of Minnesota Hemp Group
Joe Radinovich, a former Minnesota state representative, has been appointed as the head of a Minnesota hemp industry group. This leadership appointment represents a significant de...
Twin Cities Business
Minnesota hemp industry is growing like a weed
The Star Tribune reports on the expansion of Minnesota's hemp industry, highlighting growth trends within the state's agricultural and cannabis sector.
Star Tribune
Anti-Marijuana Groups And Pharma Company Ask Court To Revive Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program
Anti-marijuana advocacy groups and a cannabis-focused biopharmaceutical company have filed an appeal challenging a federal judge's dismissal of their lawsuit against a Trump admin...
Marijuana Moment
White House Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp CBD Products Legal By Amending Broad Ban That’s Set To Take Effect Later This Year
The White House has signaled that President Trump supports Congressional action to amend federal law and prevent the recriminalization of hemp-derived full-spectrum CBD products s...
Marijuana Moment
Office of Cannabis Management launches statewide listening tour by meeting with Pine County officials
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has launched a statewide listening tour, beginning with a meeting with Pine County officials to gather input on cannabis regulation...
Wcmp
MN Office of Cannabis Management Visits Bemidji on Community Listening Tour
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management conducted a community listening tour stop in Bemidji to gather public input on cannabis regulations and implementation. This event is p...
Lakeland PBS
US (MN): OCM denies petition to add inhalers, flowers, concentrates to medical program
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) denied a petition requesting the addition of inhalers, flowers, and concentrates to the state's medical cannabis program. The decis...
MMJDaily
US (MN): Governor Walz signs cannabis omnibus bill, reshaping State’s cannabis industry
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a comprehensive cannabis omnibus bill that introduces significant changes to the state's cannabis regulatory framework and industry structure. T...
MMJDaily
Congressional Committee Directs Feds To Keep Testing Truck Drivers For Marijuana, Regardless Of Trump’s Rescheduling Move
A congressional committee has directed federal agencies to maintain marijuana drug testing requirements for government employees and safety-sensitive workers, including truck driv...
Marijuana Moment
GOP Lawmakers Are ‘Troubled’ About Marijuana Businesses Getting Tax Relief Under Trump’s Rescheduling Move
Two Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the Trump administration's Treasury Secretary expressing concern that marijuana businesses will become eligible for federal tax relief fo...
Marijuana Moment
Medical Cannabis Operator Files Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota’s THC Regulations
A medical cannabis operator has filed a lawsuit challenging Minnesota's THC regulations. The case involves a dispute over the state's regulatory framework governing tetrahydrocann...
Cannabis Business Times
Hemp farmer sues MN over crop crackdown, says state broke its own rules
A Minnesota hemp farmer has filed a lawsuit against the state, alleging that Minnesota officials violated their own regulatory procedures during a crop enforcement action. The cas...
MPR News
Minnesota Judge Overturns Ban on Mailing Hemp Products
A Minnesota judge has ruled against a state ban on mailing hemp products, overturning a previous prohibition on shipping these items through postal services. This court decision a...
Ganjapreneur
Amendments To Keep Hemp THC Products Federally Legal Won’t Get Votes After Congressional Committee Blocks Them
The House Rules Committee blocked amendments that would have prevented a scheduled federal ban on hemp THC products from taking effect in November. Rep. Andy Barr's proposal and o...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota House approves bill that legalizes psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use
The Minnesota House approved legislation that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use. This represents a significant policy shift in Minnesota's approach to contr...
CBS News
Minnesota farmers high on hemp's potential
Minnesota farmers are exploring hemp cultivation as a potential agricultural opportunity. The article discusses farmer interest in hemp production within the state.
MPR News
Hemp Companies Sue DEA, Challenging Agency’s Claim That Synthetic Cannabis Compound HHC Is Federally Banned
Hemp companies have filed lawsuits challenging the DEA's determination that hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), a synthetically produced cannabinoid derived from cannabis plant components,...
Marijuana Moment
Trump Is Being Sued For Rescheduling Marijuana By Doctors And A Pharmaceutical Company Who Are ‘Aggrieved’ By The Move
A coalition of doctors, substance misuse professionals, and a cannabis-focused biopharmaceutical company has filed a lawsuit against President Trump and administration officials c...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota Sees Stability in a Volatile Hemp Industry
The article reports on Minnesota's experience with stability in the hemp industry during a period of national volatility. The piece examines how Minnesota's regulatory framework a...
Cannabis Business Times
Hastings City Council to vote on increasing its cannabis business cap - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The Hastings City Council is scheduled to vote on increasing the cap on the number of cannabis businesses allowed to operate within the city limits. This action reflects local reg...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The sky is not falling: how Minnesota is successfully regulating intoxicating hemp
This article discusses Minnesota's regulatory approach to intoxicating hemp products, suggesting the state has implemented effective oversight measures to manage this emerging pro...
greenstate.com
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