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.

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📰 News May 11, 2026

ANANG Native Cannabis Company Opens Tasting Lounge Behind Black Bear Casino In Carlton

ANANG Native Cannabis Company has opened a tasting lounge at a location near Black Bear Casino in Carlton, Minnesota. The lounge represents a retail expansion for the Native Ameri...

Duluth Country Radio

🇺🇸 Federal Action High impact May 11, 2026

DEA Announces New Marijuana Registration Forms For Manufacturing, Distribution And Testing Businesses

The DEA has announced new federal registration forms for state-licensed medical marijuana manufacturers, distributors, and testing businesses, expanding beyond the dispensary-only...

Marijuana Moment

🎫 Licensing May 9, 2026

St. Cloud cannabis dispensary opens to eager customers

A cannabis dispensary has opened in St. Cloud, Minnesota, serving customers in the region. The opening reflects the expansion of Minnesota's licensed cannabis retail market.

MPR News

📜 Rule Change May 7, 2026

Some East Grand Forks businesses must register with city to sell low-potency hemp products

East Grand Forks has implemented a registration requirement for businesses selling low-potency hemp products within city limits. This local regulatory measure establishes a licens...

Grand Forks Herald

📰 News High impact May 7, 2026

Minnesota Governor Selects Top Marijuana Regulator For The State

Minnesota's governor has selected a top marijuana regulator to lead the state's cannabis regulatory framework. This appointment represents a significant step in Minnesota's implem...

Marijuana Moment

📰 News High impact May 6, 2026

Multiple cannabis retailers now open across Minnesota

Cannabis retailers have begun opening at multiple locations across Minnesota, marking progress in the state's recreational cannabis market rollout. This represents implementation ...

kare11.com

🎫 Licensing May 5, 2026

US (MN): Renville County approves its first permit for growing cannabis outdoors

Renville County in Minnesota has approved its first permit for outdoor cannabis cultivation. This marks a local licensing milestone under Minnesota's regulated cannabis framework.

MMJDaily

📜 Rule Change High impact May 4, 2026

Minnesota’s retail marijuana rules sent for final approval before license rollout - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

Minnesota's retail marijuana rules have been sent for final approval ahead of the state's license rollout process. This represents a critical regulatory step in implementing Minne...

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

🎫 Licensing High impact May 3, 2026

The legal weed market in Minnesota gets closer as state issues first license

Minnesota has issued its first cannabis license, marking a significant step toward establishing a legal adult-use cannabis market in the state. This milestone indicates regulatory...

MSN

🎫 Licensing May 2, 2026

Renville County approves its first permit for growing cannabis outdoors

Renville County has approved its first permit for outdoor cannabis cultivation, representing a local licensing milestone in Minnesota. This approval reflects the county's implemen...

West Central Tribune

🎫 Licensing May 1, 2026

Weed Wishes begins cannabis sales at their Cook shop

Weed Wishes has launched cannabis sales operations at its retail location in Cook, Minnesota. This represents a new retail opening for the business in the state.

The Timberjay

🏛️ Court Ruling High impact May 1, 2026

Minnesota Court of Appeals hears challenge to Albert Lea City Council's vote on cannabis shop registration

The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments in a case challenging Albert Lea City Council's decision regarding cannabis shop registration. The case involves a dispute over the ...

Albert Lea Tribune

🎫 Licensing ★ Landmark May 1, 2026

Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management issues first business license

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has issued its first business license, marking a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry implementation. This repr...

WDIO.com

🇺🇸 Federal Action ★ Landmark Apr 29, 2026

State-Licensed Marijuana Businesses Can Now Apply For Federal Protections Using New DEA Form

The Drug Enforcement Administration launched a new Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registration Portal allowing state-licensed medical marijuana businesses to apply for federal prote...

Marijuana Moment

🏛️ Court Ruling Apr 29, 2026

Minnesota cannabis growers sue township for denying their operation

Minnesota cannabis growers filed a lawsuit against a township that denied their operation license or permit. The case involves a dispute over local cannabis licensing decisions an...

MMJDaily

🎫 Licensing Apr 29, 2026

US (MN): Indoor cannabis processing business in Alexandria approved

An indoor cannabis processing business in Alexandria, Minnesota has received approval to operate. This represents a licensing decision by Minnesota authorities for a cannabis proc...

MMJDaily

🇺🇸 Federal Action High impact Apr 27, 2026

DEA Will Start Accepting Applications From Medical Marijuana Businesses That Want Federal Rescheduling Protections This Week

The DEA announced it will begin accepting applications this week for medical marijuana businesses seeking federal protections under the Trump administration's cannabis reschedulin...

Marijuana Moment

📋 Guidance High impact Apr 27, 2026

Guidance Memo | GM-2026-01

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued guidance memo GM-2026-01 clarifying that licensed cannabis cultivators are authorized to purchase immature cannabis plants...