🎫 Minnesota Cannabis Licensing News
The latest licensing updates affecting Minnesota's cannabis and hemp market, compiled from official sources and tracked by THC Minnesota.
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
Applications reopen for hemp edible licenses in Minnesota
Minnesota has reopened the application process for hemp edible licenses, allowing businesses to submit new applications for products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids. This rep...
kare11.com
Minnesota retail cannabis shops are getting licenses... but they have nothing to sell
Minnesota has issued retail cannabis licenses, but licensed shops lack inventory to sell due to delays in the supply chain or cultivation licensing. This creates a disconnect betw...
kare11.com
Office of Cannabis Management reopens registration for hemp-derived businesses
The Office of Cannabis Management has reopened registration for hemp-derived businesses, allowing operators to submit new applications for licensing and compliance purposes.
kare11.com
Maple Grove’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens, Marking a Turning Point in Minnesota’s Retail Landscape
Maple Grove, Minnesota has opened its first licensed cannabis dispensary, representing a milestone in the state's retail cannabis expansion. This opening reflects Minnesota's prog...
MinneapoliMedia
Application period opens for 2026 industrial hemp program
The application period has opened for Minnesota's 2026 industrial hemp program, allowing growers and processors to submit applications for participation in the coming year. This r...
Alexandria Echo Press
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management now accepting applications for lower-potency hemp edible retailer, manufacturer, and wholesaler business licenses
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has resumed accepting business license applications for lower-potency hemp edible (LPHE) retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, mar...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Minnesota sets June 5 as date for cannabis license application lotteries
Minnesota has announced June 5 as the date for conducting cannabis license application lotteries. This represents a scheduled administrative action by the state to allocate initia...
CBS News
Minnesota Officials Award State’s First Marijuana Business License
Minnesota officials have awarded the state's first marijuana business license, marking a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry development. This license award rep...
Marijuana Moment
Office of Cannabis Management Begins Notifying Accepted Applicants for Recreational Marijuana Licensing
The Office of Cannabis Management has begun notifying applicants who have been accepted for recreational marijuana licenses. This represents a key step in the rollout of the state...
KIMT
Fond du Lac Band signs cannabis compact with Gov. Tim Walz
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has signed a cannabis compact with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, establishing a framework for cannabis regulation within the tribe's ...
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