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🎫 Minnesota Cannabis Licensing News

The latest licensing updates affecting Minnesota's cannabis and hemp market, compiled from official sources and tracked by THC Minnesota.

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🎫 Licensing High impact Jun 5, 2026

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

🎫 Licensing High impact May 28, 2026

Minnesota Regulators Freeze Cannabis Testing Lab’s License

Minnesota regulators have frozen the license of a cannabis testing laboratory operating in the state. The action represents a regulatory enforcement measure by Minnesota's cannabi...

Ganjapreneur

🎫 Licensing High impact May 23, 2026

Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Freezes Legend Technical Services' Testing Lab License

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has frozen the testing lab license of Legend Technical Services. This enforcement action affects a licensed cannabis testing faci...

Hemp Gazette

🎫 Licensing High impact May 22, 2026

New interim director named for Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management

Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management has appointed a new interim director. The appointment represents a leadership change at the state agency responsible for overseeing canna...

kare11.com

🎫 Licensing ★ Landmark May 22, 2026

Erin DuPree appointed as Minnesota’s first Office of Cannabis Management Director

Erin DuPree has been appointed as the director of Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management, marking the establishment of the state's first dedicated cannabis regulatory leadershi...

WDIO.com

🎫 Licensing May 13, 2026

Albert Lea approves two of three cannabis businesses

Albert Lea city officials approved licenses for two of three cannabis businesses that applied to operate in the city. The decision reflects local regulatory action on cannabis ret...

KTTC

🎫 Licensing High impact May 13, 2026

Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management now accepting applications

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has begun accepting applications, likely for cannabis business licenses or related permits as part of Minnesota's cannabis regula...

WDIO.com

🎫 Licensing May 9, 2026

St. Cloud cannabis dispensary opens to eager customers

A cannabis dispensary has opened in St. Cloud, Minnesota, serving customers in the region. The opening reflects the expansion of Minnesota's licensed cannabis retail market.

MPR News

🎫 Licensing May 5, 2026

US (MN): Renville County approves its first permit for growing cannabis outdoors

Renville County in Minnesota has approved its first permit for outdoor cannabis cultivation. This marks a local licensing milestone under Minnesota's regulated cannabis framework.

MMJDaily

🎫 Licensing High impact May 3, 2026

The legal weed market in Minnesota gets closer as state issues first license

Minnesota has issued its first cannabis license, marking a significant step toward establishing a legal adult-use cannabis market in the state. This milestone indicates regulatory...

MSN

🎫 Licensing May 2, 2026

Renville County approves its first permit for growing cannabis outdoors

Renville County has approved its first permit for outdoor cannabis cultivation, representing a local licensing milestone in Minnesota. This approval reflects the county's implemen...

West Central Tribune

🎫 Licensing May 1, 2026

Weed Wishes begins cannabis sales at their Cook shop

Weed Wishes has launched cannabis sales operations at its retail location in Cook, Minnesota. This represents a new retail opening for the business in the state.

The Timberjay

🎫 Licensing ★ Landmark May 1, 2026

Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management issues first business license

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has issued its first business license, marking a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry implementation. This repr...

WDIO.com

🎫 Licensing Apr 29, 2026

US (MN): Indoor cannabis processing business in Alexandria approved

An indoor cannabis processing business in Alexandria, Minnesota has received approval to operate. This represents a licensing decision by Minnesota authorities for a cannabis proc...

MMJDaily

🎫 Licensing Apr 26, 2026

MN Office of Cannabis Management shares data on social equity license applications

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management released data regarding social equity license applications, providing transparency on the state's efforts to ensure equitable participa...

fox9.com

🎫 Licensing High impact Apr 25, 2026

OCM to begin holding lottery for Minnesota cannabis licenses on Thursday

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will begin conducting a lottery process to award Minnesota cannabis licenses starting Thursday. This represents a significant step in Minne...

kaaltv.com

🎫 Licensing High impact Apr 25, 2026

Minnesota cannabis agency begins accepting license applications for pot businesses

Minnesota's cannabis regulatory agency has begun accepting license applications from businesses seeking to operate in the state's cannabis market. This marks a significant procedu...

Star Tribune

🎫 Licensing ★ Landmark Apr 25, 2026

Minnesota issues first cannabis license while hundreds await approval

Minnesota issued its first cannabis license, marking a significant milestone in the state's implementation of its legalization framework. Hundreds of other applicants remain in th...

Northern News Now

🎫 Licensing High impact Apr 25, 2026

White Earth Nation gets approval to open cannabis shops off tribal land

The White Earth Nation received approval to operate cannabis retail shops outside of tribal land boundaries. This represents an expansion of the tribe's cannabis business operatio...

CBS News

🎫 Licensing Apr 25, 2026

US (MN): County deems cannabis farm 'in compliance'

A Minnesota county has determined that a cannabis farm operating within its jurisdiction meets regulatory compliance requirements. This represents a routine licensing or operation...

MMJDaily

🎫 Licensing ★ Landmark Apr 24, 2026

Minnesota Awards First Marijuana Event License Allowing On-Site Sales And Use At Festival With Killer Mike, Warren G And Afroman

Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management awarded its first marijuana event license, permitting on-site cannabis sales and consumption at a festival featuring musical performances...

Marijuana Moment

🎫 Licensing Apr 21, 2026

Hastings cannabis business cap doubles after council approval - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

The Hastings city council approved an increase to the cap on cannabis businesses operating in the city, effectively doubling the maximum number of licenses allowed. This action ex...

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

🎫 Licensing Apr 20, 2026

Bloomington planning commission approves two cannabis facilities

The Bloomington planning commission approved two cannabis facilities in the city. This approval represents a local licensing decision in Minnesota.

Finance & Commerce

🎫 Licensing High impact Apr 20, 2026

Minnesota Hemp Growers and Processors Must Apply by April 30

Minnesota hemp growers and processors face an application deadline of April 30 to maintain their licensing status. This announcement relates to compliance requirements for entitie...

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