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.
Seven ways that Minnesota’s cannabis laws are changing
An article outlining seven specific changes to Minnesota's cannabis laws, indicating substantive regulatory or legislative updates affecting the state's cannabis framework.
MSN
Some Minnesota hemp growers see new marijuana law as a threat to their industry
Minnesota hemp growers are expressing concerns that the state's new marijuana legalization law may negatively impact their hemp cultivation business and market. The article examin...
Post Bulletin
Minnesota hemp farmers hit brakes as the state's industry opens up
Minnesota hemp farmers are exercising caution as the state's hemp industry expands and new regulatory frameworks take shape. The article examines how existing growers are respondi...
Star Tribune
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
Activists, farmers raise concerns about equity measures in Minnesota’s marijuana legalization bill
Activists and farmers have expressed concerns about the equity measures included in Minnesota's proposed marijuana legalization bill. The article documents stakeholder feedback on...
Sahan Journal
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
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
Anoka opens country’s only city-owned dispensary
Anoka, Minnesota has opened what is described as the country's only city-owned cannabis dispensary, representing a unique municipal approach to retail cannabis operations. This mi...
Star Tribune
For Minnesota hemp farmers, legal cannabis could force a tough decision
Minnesota hemp farmers face potential business decisions as legal cannabis legalization moves forward in the state. The article examines how farmers currently growing federally-co...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
One of Minnesota's Few Cannabis Testing Facilities Has Been Shut Down
A cannabis testing facility in Minnesota has been shut down, reducing the state's limited number of operational testing labs. The closure impacts Minnesota's cannabis industry's a...
Cannabis Equipment News
The Future of MN's Weed Biz Is Looking Good—Unless the Feds Kill It All
An article discusses the outlook for Minnesota's cannabis industry, noting positive growth prospects while highlighting uncertainty regarding potential federal intervention or pol...
Racket MN
Cannabis conferees successfully hash out differences, expand bill’s scope
Minnesota cannabis conferees have resolved differences and expanded the scope of a cannabis bill under consideration. The House of Representatives has confirmed progress in reconc...
Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)
State regulators freeze testing at major Minnesota marijuana lab
Minnesota state regulators have suspended testing operations at a major marijuana laboratory in the state. The action represents an enforcement measure against a significant playe...
Star Tribune
Minnesota schools prepare for new cannabis education as youth access and potency concerns grow
Minnesota schools are developing and implementing new cannabis education curricula in response to increasing youth access to cannabis products and concerns about rising potency le...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Minnesota’s next top cannabis regulator will see more green
Minnesota is appointing a new top cannabis regulator who will oversee the state's cannabis industry as it expands. The article discusses the leadership transition and the regulato...
MPR News
Minnesota Legislature Passes Omnibus Cannabis Bill Restructuring Medical and Adult-Use Supply Chains
The Minnesota Legislature has passed a comprehensive omnibus cannabis bill that restructures both the medical and adult-use cannabis supply chains in the state. This legislation r...
Hemp Gazette
Minnesota lawmakers ‘tweak’ cannabis laws to create new category, boost hemp THC
Minnesota lawmakers have modified state cannabis laws to establish a new product category and increase the allowable THC threshold for hemp products. This legislative adjustment r...
MJBizDaily
Appeals court reverses Albert Lea’s denial of cannabis business registration
Minnesota's appeals court has reversed Albert Lea's denial of a cannabis business registration, overturning the city's earlier decision to reject the application. This ruling addr...
KTTC
7 changes to Minnesota’s cannabis laws to know about
The article outlines seven significant changes to Minnesota's cannabis laws, covering updates to the state's regulatory framework. This report documents recent amendments and modi...
Star Tribune
House OKs cannabis bill with new license, streamlined supply chain
The Minnesota House of Representatives approved a cannabis bill that establishes a new license type and implements a streamlined supply chain framework for the state's cannabis in...
Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)
US (MN): House OKs cannabis bill with new license, streamlined supply chain
The Minnesota House has approved a cannabis bill that introduces new licensing provisions and streamlines the supply chain for cannabis operations. This legislative action represe...
MMJDaily
Dispute between Minnesota hemp, marijuana advocates heads to court
A legal dispute between advocates in Minnesota's hemp and marijuana industries is proceeding to court, reflecting ongoing tensions between these cannabis-related sectors in the st...
Star Tribune
Farmington Growers Sue Township Over Cannabis Denial
Farmington Growers has filed a lawsuit against Farmington Township regarding the denial of a cannabis cultivation or retail license application. The case represents a local legal ...
Hoodline
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
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