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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.

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⚖️ Legislation High impact Mar 28, 2026

Governor Walz signs cannabis deal with Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians

Governor Walz signed a cannabis agreement with the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, establishing a framework for cannabis operations within their jurisdiction. This represents a...

KIMT

📰 News High impact Mar 28, 2026

Minnesota, Red Lake Band sign cannabis agreement for business partnerships

Minnesota and the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians have signed a cannabis agreement to establish business partnerships within the cannabis industry. The agreement formalizes coop...

WDIO News

⚖️ Legislation High impact Mar 28, 2026

Minnesota expands tribal cannabis partnerships with new compact

Minnesota has expanded its cannabis partnerships with tribal nations through a new compact agreement. The development represents a formal regulatory expansion of tribal cannabis a...

KTTC | Rochester, MN

🎫 Licensing High impact Mar 28, 2026

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...

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⚖️ Legislation High impact Mar 28, 2026

Minnesota's third Tribal-state cannabis compact announced

Minnesota has announced its third tribal-state cannabis compact, expanding regulated cannabis operations on tribal lands. This agreement represents a continuation of Minnesota's f...

kare11.com

⭐ Milestone High impact Mar 28, 2026

Minnesota’s cannabis grant program invests in communities harmed by ‘war on drugs’

Minnesota has established a cannabis grant program designed to provide financial support to communities historically harmed by drug enforcement policies. The program represents an...

MPR News

📰 News Mar 28, 2026

Mille Lacs Band is second Minnesota tribe to sign deal to open off-reservation cannabis stores

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians has signed a deal to open off-reservation cannabis stores, making it the second Minnesota tribe to pursue this commercial arrangement. This d...

Star Tribune

⭐ Milestone Mar 28, 2026

MN Office of Cannabis Management Announces Recipients of CanRenew Grant

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has announced the recipients of the CanRenew Grant program. The grant program provides funding to eligible cannabis industry participan...

fox21online.com

📰 News High impact Mar 28, 2026

‘A patchwork of prohibition’: Cities, counties find ways to block cannabis businesses

Cities and counties across Minnesota are using local ordinances and zoning restrictions to block or limit cannabis business operations within their jurisdictions, creating inconsi...

MPR News

🎫 Licensing High impact Mar 28, 2026

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

⚖️ Legislation ★ Landmark Mar 28, 2026

Minnesota Governor Signs Tribal Cannabis Compact Allowing Off-Reservation Dispensaries

Minnesota's governor has signed a tribal cannabis compact that permits tribes to operate cannabis dispensaries outside of reservation boundaries. This agreement expands tribal can...

Cannabis Business Times

🏛️ Court Ruling High impact Mar 28, 2026

Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Broke Law When Canceling Social Equity Lottery, Judge Rules

A Minnesota judge ruled that state cannabis regulators violated the law by canceling a social equity lottery program. The decision represents a legal setback for the state's regul...

Cannabis Business Times

📰 News High impact Mar 28, 2026

Businesses, others question Minnesota cannabis tribal compacts

Various stakeholders, including cannabis businesses, have raised questions and concerns regarding Minnesota's tribal cannabis compacts. The article reports on disputes or disagree...

minnpost.com

⚖️ Legislation High impact Mar 28, 2026

US (MN): Governor Walz signs Tribal-state cannabis compact with Prairie Island Indian Community

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has signed a cannabis compact agreement with the Prairie Island Indian Community, establishing a framework for cannabis regulation and commerce betw...

MMJDaily

📰 News Mar 28, 2026

Governor Walz signs Tribal-state cannabis compact with the Lower Sioux Indian Community

Agreement marks the eighth compact or cooperative agreement between a Tribal Nation and the state of Minnesota

MN Office of Cannabis Management

📰 News Mar 28, 2026

Governor Walz signs Tribal-state cannabis compact with the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Agreement marks the seventh cannabis compact or cooperative agreement between the state and a Tribal Nation

MN Office of Cannabis Management

📰 News Mar 28, 2026

Office of Cannabis Management accepting applications for next round of CanRenew grant funding for restoring communities negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition

OCM announces $10.9 million CanRenew program to fund projects addressing a range of community needs

MN Office of Cannabis Management

📰 News Mar 28, 2026

Governor Walz signs Tribal-state cannabis compact with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Agreement with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is the fifth compact between the state and a Tribal Nation

MN Office of Cannabis Management

📰 News Mar 28, 2026

Governor Walz signs Tribal-state cannabis compact with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Agreement with The Fond du Lac Band opens collaborative opportunities between the Tribal Nation and licensed businesses in cannabis market

MN Office of Cannabis Management

📰 News Mar 28, 2026

Governor Walz signs Tribal-state cannabis compact with Prairie Island Indian Community

Recent developments with Tribal-state compacts, medical cannabis dispensaries, and testing facilities mean adult-use retail products are now available in Minnesota

MN Office of Cannabis Management

📰 News Mar 28, 2026

Office of Cannabis Management announces adult-use cannabis sales expanding across Minnesota

Recent developments with Tribal-state compacts, medical cannabis dispensaries, and testing facilities mean adult-use retail products are now available in Minnesota

MN Office of Cannabis Management

📰 News Mar 28, 2026

Governor Walz signs second Tribal-state cannabis compact

Agreement with Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe opens partnership opportunities between the Tribal Nation and state-licensed businesses in emerging adult-use cannabis market.

MN Office of Cannabis Management

📰 News Mar 28, 2026

Office of Cannabis Management announces recipients of CanRenew grant funds for restoring communities negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition

$1,000,000 awarded to grantees this round

MN Office of Cannabis Management

📰 News Mar 28, 2026

Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management holds lottery for cannabis retailer business licenses

OCM will select 75 qualified social equity and general applicants to move forward with licensing.

MN Office of Cannabis Management

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