Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 832 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
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
Over $1.9 Million In Taxes Owed By Pine City Cannabis Entrepreneur
A Pine City cannabis entrepreneur owes over $1.9 million in taxes. The report does not specify whether these are state, federal, or local taxes, nor the timeline for repayment.
WJON
Navigating Minnesota’s New Rules for Manufacturers and Sellers of Lower Potency Hemp-Derived Edible Products
Minnesota has implemented new regulatory rules for manufacturers and sellers of lower potency hemp-derived edible products. The guidance covers compliance requirements for compani...
Vicente LLP
Cloquet sets cannabis business regulations
The city of Cloquet has established regulatory requirements for cannabis businesses operating within its jurisdiction. These regulations govern how cannabis retailers and other ca...
Cloquet Pine Journal
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
North Mankato Greenlights New Cannabis Shop
North Mankato has approved a new cannabis retail shop in the city. The approval represents a local licensing decision for adult-use cannabis retail operations.
420 Intel
New Minnesota rules threaten local THC businesses' sales, favor out-of-state operators - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
New Minnesota regulatory rules have created conditions that disadvantage local THC businesses while potentially favoring out-of-state operators in the state's cannabis market. The...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Government dealer? Minnesota cities line up to retail cannabis - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Multiple Minnesota cities are exploring or preparing to establish municipal cannabis retail operations as part of the state's adult-use legalization framework. The article examine...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota adult-use marijuana sales delayed for a predictable reason
Minnesota has delayed the start of adult-use marijuana sales, citing a reason that industry observers anticipated. The delay affects the timeline for retail operations under the s...
MJBizDaily
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
Minnesota Allows Hemp Businesses to Continue Using Out-of-State Testing Labs Until Next Year
Minnesota has granted hemp businesses an extension to continue using out-of-state testing laboratories until next year, rather than immediately requiring in-state testing complian...
Ganjapreneur
Minnesota cannabis: Lower-potency edible license applications reopened - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota has reopened license applications for lower-potency cannabis edibles, according to reporting by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul. This represents a regulatory action regarding...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Twin Cities Cannabis Sales Hit By Weeks-Long Testing Backlog
Cannabis retailers in the Twin Cities area are experiencing significant delays in product sales due to a weeks-long testing backlog at state-approved laboratories. The backlog is ...
Hoodline
Customers flock to dispensaries as recreational cannabis sales start in Twin Cities
Recreational cannabis sales have begun in the Twin Cities area, with customers visiting dispensaries to make purchases. This represents the start of legal adult-use cannabis retai...
Sahan Journal
Blazing new trails: These 13 Minnesota cities are considering municipal cannabis stores
Thirteen Minnesota cities are exploring the establishment of municipally-operated cannabis retail stores, representing a new development in local cannabis policy implementation. T...
MinnPost
No supply, no high: Licensed cannabis retailers ready to roll with no yield - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Licensed cannabis retailers in Minnesota are prepared to begin operations despite the absence of available cannabis supply from cultivators. This creates a paradoxical situation w...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Office of Cannabis Management reopens registration for hemp-derived businesses
The Office of Cannabis Management has reopened registration for hemp-derived businesses, allowing operators to submit new applications for licensing and compliance purposes.
kare11.com
Maple Grove’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens, Marking a Turning Point in Minnesota’s Retail Landscape
Maple Grove, Minnesota has opened its first licensed cannabis dispensary, representing a milestone in the state's retail cannabis expansion. This opening reflects Minnesota's prog...
MinneapoliMedia
Application period opens for 2026 industrial hemp program
The application period has opened for Minnesota's 2026 industrial hemp program, allowing growers and processors to submit applications for participation in the coming year. This r...
Alexandria Echo Press
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
Minnesota cannabis: New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota has implemented new regulatory rules that consolidate medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, and hemp operations under unified guidelines. The new rules have received ...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
US (MN): New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews
Minnesota has implemented new regulatory rules that consolidate oversight of medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, and hemp operations under unified guidelines. Industry stakeh...
MMJDaily
Cannabis boom: Prairie Island Tribe to open new dispensary in Mankato
The Prairie Island Indian Community is opening a new cannabis dispensary in Mankato, Minnesota. This expansion represents growth in tribal cannabis retail operations in the state.
KIMT
Legacy Cannabis in Duluth opens for recreational sales Tuesday ... at 4:20 p.m.
Legacy Cannabis, a retail location in Duluth, Minnesota, is opening for recreational cannabis sales on Tuesday at 4:20 p.m. This represents an operational milestone for a licensed...
Star Tribune
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