Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 829 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
Minnesota awards nearly $1M in grants, the first in programs that were part of recreational marijuana law
Minnesota has awarded nearly $1 million in grants as part of the first disbursement from programs established under the state's recreational marijuana legalization law. This repre...
Star Tribune
Mitchel Chargo Discusses Community Benefits for Tribal Nations Participating in Minnesota Cannabis Market
Mitchel Chargo, likely an attorney or legal advisor, discusses the potential community benefits and opportunities for tribal nations participating in Minnesota's regulated cannabi...
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
How Minnesota's Second Tribal-State Compact is Boosting the Adult-Use Cannabis Market
Minnesota has established a second tribal-state compact related to adult-use cannabis, which is contributing to growth in the state's cannabis market. The compact represents an ex...
Cannabis Science and Technology
Dabney: Minnesota’s recreational weed rollout leaves small businesses behind
A Star Tribune opinion piece argues that Minnesota's recreational cannabis rollout has disadvantaged small businesses in the market. The article critiques the implementation of re...
Star Tribune
State launches ambitious marijuana expungement program - Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Minnesota has launched a marijuana expungement program to clear prior cannabis convictions from criminal records. The program represents a significant state initiative to address ...
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Two-thirds of Minnesota social equity cannabis applicants denied
Approximately two-thirds of applicants to Minnesota's social equity cannabis program have been denied. This outcome raises questions about the accessibility and effectiveness of t...
minnpost.com
Now Is The Time for Latinos In Cannabis To Flex Our Power (Op-Ed)
An opinion piece by Latino Cannabis Alliance representatives highlights the underrepresentation of Latino business owners in the cannabis industry despite their significant contri...
Marijuana Moment
US (MN): Governor Walz signs tribal-state cannabis compact with Leech Lake Band
Governor Tim Walz signed a tribal-state cannabis compact with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, establishing a framework for cannabis regulation and commerce on tribal lands in Minne...
MMJDaily
Tribal cannabis dispensaries to open across Minnesota with White Earth Nation tribal-state compact
White Earth Nation has established a tribal-state compact enabling tribal cannabis dispensaries to operate across Minnesota. This agreement represents a significant development in...
MPR News
Two Dakota nations sign cannabis compacts with state of Minnesota
Two Dakota nations have signed cannabis compacts with the state of Minnesota, establishing regulatory agreements for cannabis operations within their territories. This agreement r...
MPR News
Minnesota Signs Cannabis Agreement with Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
Minnesota has signed a cannabis agreement with the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, establishing a framework for cannabis regulation and commerce involving tribal governance. Th...
ganjapreneur.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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 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
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
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
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