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.
Dabney: Weed breathalyzers and saliva tests? Let’s be real about their limits.
An opinion piece discussing the scientific limitations of cannabis breathalyzers and saliva tests for impairment detection. The article examines the challenges and unreliability o...
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
White House Schedules More Meetings On Cannabis Product Enforcement Policy From FDA For This Week
The White House has scheduled four meetings this week with cannabis industry and research stakeholders to discuss a proposed FDA enforcement policy for CBD products. The Office of...
Marijuana Moment
Tests confirm Minnesota hemp retailers have sold marijuana, but state has new enforcement plan
Testing has confirmed that some Minnesota hemp retailers have sold products containing marijuana in violation of state law. The Minnesota state government has announced a new enfo...
MinnPost
Albert Lea at odds with state law after City Council denies cannabis license
The Albert Lea City Council denied a cannabis license application, creating a conflict with Minnesota state law which allows local jurisdictions limited authority to reject licens...
MinnPost
Tolkkinen: Their CBD business was about to take off. Then Minnesota told them they couldn’t ship.
A Minnesota CBD business faced shipping restrictions after state regulatory action, preventing the company from distributing its products despite being positioned for growth.
Star Tribune
White House schedules cannabis enforcement meeting (Newsletter: March 27, 2026)
The White House has scheduled a cannabis enforcement meeting. The newsletter covers federal immigration enforcement actions related to marijuana possession, an Idaho medical canna...
Marijuana Moment
White House Schedules Meeting On Cannabis Products Enforcement Policy For Next Week
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has scheduled a meeting for the following week with a cannabis biotechnology company executive to discuss a proposed enforcem...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management issues consumer advisory for Beezwax brand vapes and prerolls manufactured by Kooka LLC
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management issued a consumer advisory for Beezwax brand vapes and prerolls manufactured by Kooka LLC. The advisory alerts consumers about specific...
Red Lake Nation News
Judge tosses Minnesota ban on shipping hemp products
A judge ruled against Minnesota's ban on shipping hemp products, striking down the restriction. This court decision invalidates the state's prohibition on interstate commerce of h...
Star Tribune
Local small businesses brace for federal hemp ban
Small businesses in the Duluth area are preparing for potential impacts of a federal hemp ban. The article reports on local business concerns regarding federal regulatory action a...
Duluth News Tribune
Prosecutors have brought over 3,500 charges for marijuana possession in cars since legalization
Since cannabis legalization in Minnesota, prosecutors have filed over 3,500 charges related to marijuana possession in vehicles. The data indicates ongoing enforcement activity in...
Minnesota Reformer
Minnesota Braces for Federal Hemp Ban Set to Disrupt Farmers and Small Businesses - Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Minnesota farmers and small businesses face potential disruption from a proposed federal hemp ban. The article discusses anticipated impacts on the state's hemp industry from fede...
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
It’s not just THC gummies and drinks – CBD products on federal hit list, too
Federal regulators are expanding enforcement actions beyond THC-containing products to include CBD products, indicating a broader regulatory crackdown on cannabis-derived compound...
minnpost.com
Minnesota's $200M hemp industry faces federal ban - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota's hemp industry, valued at approximately $200 million, faces potential restrictions due to federal policy or enforcement action. The article reports on concerns regardin...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Brewing blow: Minnesota's $200M hemp industry faces federal ban - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota's hemp industry, valued at approximately $200 million, faces potential disruption due to federal regulatory action or proposed ban. The article reports on federal develo...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Sudden changes threaten to disrupt Minnesota’s hemp THC market
Minnesota's hemp THC market faces disruption due to sudden regulatory or market changes. The article reports on threats to the established hemp industry operations in the state.
MJBizDaily
Minnesota hemp retailers challenge new ban on mail-order THC edible sales
Minnesota hemp retailers are challenging a new regulatory ban that prohibits mail-order sales of THC-containing edible products. The action represents industry opposition to restr...
Star Tribune
Ellison and other AGs push for ban on ‘intoxicating hemp-derived’ THC products
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and other state attorneys general are advocating for a ban on intoxicating hemp-derived THC products. This represents a coordinated multi-...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Recreational cannabis business owners say supply shortage, OCM delays to blame for empty shelves
Recreational cannabis retailers in Minnesota report empty shelves and attribute the shortages to limited supply and delays from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) in processi...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Cities test limits of Minnesota cannabis law, exposing legal gray areas
Minnesota cities are challenging the boundaries of the state's cannabis laws by testing regulatory interpretations, revealing unresolved legal ambiguities in how local jurisdictio...
minnpost.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
Winners in Minnesota’s first cannabis lottery mistakenly told their licenses were denied
Minnesota cannabis lottery winners were incorrectly informed that their license applications were denied due to an administrative error. The mistake affected multiple applicants i...
MPR News
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