🎫 Minnesota Cannabis Licensing News
The latest licensing updates affecting Minnesota's cannabis and hemp market, compiled from official sources and tracked by THC Minnesota.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Morning Ag Clips
Blazing a trail: Cannabis business licenses have started - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota has begun issuing cannabis business licenses, marking a significant milestone in the state's implementation of its adult-use cannabis program. This represents the operat...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota Opens Hemp License Applications for 2023
Minnesota has opened license applications for hemp cultivation and processing in 2023, as part of the state's implementation of its hemp program. This represents a routine licensi...
Cannabis Business Times
Up in smoke: Albert Lea rejects plans for city’s first cannabis dispensary
The city of Albert Lea, Minnesota has rejected a proposal to establish the city's first cannabis dispensary. The decision represents a local government action regarding adult-use ...
Star Tribune
Target Expands Involvement In Hemp THC Drinks Market With 72 New Licenses In Minnesota
Target is expanding its hemp-derived THC beverage sales in Minnesota by obtaining 72 new licenses, building on a pilot program that launched in 10 stores last year. The expansion ...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota’s first cannabis license is issued to Pine County business
Minnesota has issued its first cannabis license to a Pine County business, marking an initial milestone in the state's regulated cannabis program implementation. This represents t...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Minnesota's first cannabis business license issued to company in Pine County
Minnesota issued its first cannabis business license to a company operating in Pine County, marking a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry development. This repr...
CBS News
Office of Cannabis Management announces recipients of CanGrow grant funds to help farmers succeed in the cannabis industry
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced four organizations receiving CanGrow grant funding to support farmers entering or expanding into cannabis cultivation, and op...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Minnesota Reopens Applications for Lower-potency Hemp Edible Companies
Minnesota has reopened applications for companies seeking to produce lower-potency hemp edible products, allowing new businesses to enter this regulated market segment. This licen...
Cannabis Equipment News
Minnesota awards 75 more cannabis retail licenses
Minnesota has awarded 75 additional cannabis retail licenses as part of its ongoing regulatory rollout under the Office of Cannabis Management. This represents a significant expan...
kaaltv.com
Minnesota issues first adult-use marijuana license to a cultivator
Minnesota has issued its first adult-use marijuana cultivation license, marking a significant milestone in the state's implementation of its recreational cannabis program. This li...
MJBizDaily
Minnesota opening new registration period for sellers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products
Minnesota is opening a new registration period for sellers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. This regulatory action affects businesses operating in the state's hemp-derived ca...
MPR News
Minnesota cannabis: Lower-potency edible license applications reopened
Minnesota has reopened license applications for lower-potency cannabis edible producers. This action by the state regulator affects businesses seeking to enter the Minnesota canna...
Yahoo
North Mankato Greenlights New Cannabis Shop
North Mankato has approved a new cannabis retail shop in the city. The approval represents a local licensing decision for adult-use cannabis retail operations.
420 Intel
Minnesota cannabis: Lower-potency edible license applications reopened - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota has reopened license applications for lower-potency cannabis edibles, according to reporting by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul. This represents a regulatory action regarding...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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