🎫 Minnesota Cannabis Licensing News
The latest licensing updates affecting Minnesota's cannabis and hemp market, compiled from official sources and tracked by THC Minnesota.
Minnesota opens hemp license applications before ban
Minnesota opened hemp license applications ahead of an impending ban on the crop. The state is allowing growers and processors to submit applications during a window before regula...
Finance & Commerce
Application Window Reopened for Cannabis License
A cannabis licensing application window has been reopened, though specific details about the licensing type, jurisdiction, and timeline are not provided in the available informati...
My KLGR
Cannabis-dispensary on hold, for now
A cannabis dispensary has been placed on hold pending further review or resolution of unspecified regulatory or operational issues. The article provides limited detail about the s...
The Newsleaders
US (MN): OCM accepting applications for next round of CanRenew grant funding
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is opening applications for the next round of CanRenew grant funding, which supports cannabis industry participants. This represent...
MMJDaily
Last Call for Minnesota Lower-Potency Hemp Edible License Applications!
Minnesota is announcing a final deadline for applications to obtain licenses for lower-potency hemp edible products. This represents a licensing opportunity for businesses seeking...
Foley Hoag
Minnesota inks third tribal-state marijuana deal, this one with Prairie Island Indian Community
Minnesota has executed a third tribal-state marijuana agreement, this time with the Prairie Island Indian Community. This represents another step in implementing tribal-state cann...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
State signs cannabis agreement with third tribal nation
Minnesota has signed a cannabis agreement with a third tribal nation, expanding regulatory cooperation between state and tribal governments. The agreement represents progress in c...
MPR News
New tribal cannabis compact signed for recreational dispensary supply - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
A new tribal cannabis compact has been signed to establish supply arrangements for recreational cannabis dispensaries in Minnesota. The agreement involves tribal nations and addre...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
With license deadline approaching, shipping THC products directly to consumers will end in Minnesota
Minnesota will end direct-to-consumer shipping of THC products as a licensing deadline approaches, marking a transition in how cannabis products are distributed in the state. This...
KVRR
La Crescent panel OKs Carbon Cannabis growing business
A La Crescent panel approved Carbon Cannabis to operate a cannabis growing business in the city. This represents a local licensing decision for a cannabis cultivation operation.
Post Bulletin
Woodbury Dispensary Among State’s First Recreational Weed Licensees
Woodbury Dispensary has been selected among Minnesota's first recreational cannabis dispensary licensees, marking an early milestone in the state's adult-use cannabis licensing pr...
Woodbury News Net
Eric Taubel appointed as permanent Office of Cannabis Management director
Eric Taubel has been appointed as the permanent director of the Office of Cannabis Management. This represents a leadership transition for Minnesota's cannabis regulatory agency.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Newly appointed Office of Cannabis Management director says state has issued 13 microbusiness licenses
Minnesota's newly appointed Office of Cannabis Management director announced that the state has issued 13 microbusiness licenses to date. This represents progress in the state's c...
MPR News
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management names permanent director - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has appointed a permanent director to lead the state agency. This represents a significant step in establishing permanent leadership fo...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Gov. Walz appoints new executive director for Office of Cannabis Management
Governor Walz has appointed a new executive director to lead Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management. This appointment represents a leadership change in the state agency respons...
KTTC | Rochester, MN
Walz appoints Eric Taubel as cannabis office executive director
Governor Tim Walz appointed Eric Taubel as executive director of Minnesota's cannabis office. This appointment fills a key leadership position in the state's cannabis regulatory a...
Minnesota Reformer
Minnesota’s interim cannabis regulator to continue role on permanent basis
Minnesota's interim cannabis regulator has been appointed to continue serving in a permanent capacity. This represents a transition from temporary to permanent leadership of the s...
Star Tribune
State grants ‘social equity’ cannabis license to man with troubling criminal past
Minnesota's cannabis regulatory authority granted a social equity license to an individual with a documented criminal history. The decision raises questions about vetting standard...
alphanews.org
Minnesota cannabis retailer license lottery to be held next week - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota will hold a cannabis retailer license lottery next week to award retail licenses to applicants. This is a routine licensing event as part of Minnesota's cannabis regulat...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota’s legal weed market finally gets rolling as first license is issued
Minnesota has issued its first license for the legal cannabis market, marking the beginning of commercial operations under the state's adult-use cannabis program. This represents ...
Star Tribune
Minnesota Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Product Registration Now Open Through August 31, 2025
Minnesota has opened a registration period for hemp-derived cannabinoid products that will remain open through August 31, 2025. This registration opportunity applies to hemp-deriv...
Vicente LLP
Minnesota cannabis license lottery lights up future for 249 winners - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota conducted a cannabis license lottery that resulted in 249 winners being selected. The lottery represents a significant milestone in the state's implementation of adult-u...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Lottery for recreational cannabis licensing in Minnesota begins Thursday
Minnesota is beginning a lottery process for recreational cannabis licensing starting Thursday. This represents the initial phase of distributing licenses for the state's new recr...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Date set for lottery to determine Minnesota cannabis business licenses
Minnesota has scheduled a lottery to determine which applicants will receive cannabis business licenses. This lottery represents a key procedural step in implementing Minnesota's ...
MPR News
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