Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 710 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
Minnesota cannabis: Lower-potency edible license applications reopened
Minnesota has reopened license applications for lower-potency cannabis edible producers. This action by the state regulator affects businesses seeking to enter the Minnesota canna...
Yahoo
Minnesota cannabis: New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews
Minnesota has introduced new regulatory rules that consolidate oversight of medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, and hemp operations under unified guidance. Industry stakehold...
MSN
First ‘craft cannabis’ products hit recreational dispensaries in Minnesota
Minnesota's recreational cannabis dispensaries have begun selling products designated as 'craft cannabis,' marking a new product category within the state's legal market. This dev...
MPR News
Federal hemp ban leaves Minnesota THC sellers in limbo
Minnesota THC sellers face regulatory uncertainty following a federal hemp ban that affects the legal status of hemp-derived cannabis products in the state. The article examines h...
MPR News
Federal bill threatens Minnesota’s hemp beverage and gummy industry
A federal bill is being proposed that would negatively impact Minnesota's hemp beverage and gummy industry. The legislation threatens the current regulatory framework that allows ...
The Minnesota Daily
What Minnesota's cannabis industry expansion looks like for Steele County
This article examines how Minnesota's cannabis industry expansion is developing in Steele County, a region in southern Minnesota. It covers local business opportunities and growth...
southernminn.com
Minnesota Cannabis Growers Frustrated
This appears to be a news headline or station identifier (KLGR) regarding Minnesota cannabis growers expressing frustration, though the provided summary lacks substantive details ...
My KLGR
Inside Minnesota's cannabis safety checks
This article examines Minnesota's cannabis safety testing and regulatory procedures for the state's cannabis industry. The piece provides an overview of how cannabis products are ...
fox9.com
Breweries, liquor stores, and retailers navigate uncertain future of selling hemp products
Breweries, liquor stores, and retailers are grappling with regulatory uncertainty regarding the sale of hemp products. The article addresses the challenges these businesses face i...
WTIP
Mitch Chargo Discusses Business Opportunities from Minnesota’s New Cannabis Regulation
Mitch Chargo from Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP discusses business opportunities arising from Minnesota's new cannabis regulation. The article addresses commercial prospects and legal ...
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Counterpoint | Albert Lea has options if it wants to resist the state on cannabis
An opinion piece discussing legal options available to the city of Albert Lea if it chooses to resist state cannabis policy implementation. The article explores the municipal auth...
Star Tribune
MN Office of Cannabis Management to get another new interim director - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management will receive another new interim director, indicating continued leadership transitions within the state regulatory agency. The timing a...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota’s cannabis scene is growing. So is the Minneapolis festival that celebrates it.
Minnesota's cannabis industry continues to expand, with growth reflected in the increasing scale of a Minneapolis-based cannabis celebration festival. The festival reflects the st...
Star Tribune
Minnesota cannabis licenses resold like concert tickets
Minnesota cannabis licenses are being resold between buyers in a manner similar to concert ticket resales. This indicates an active secondary market for cannabis retail licenses i...
fox9.com
Recreational Cannabis Supply Shortage Hurts Dispensaries
Minnesota recreational cannabis dispensaries are experiencing supply shortages that are impacting their operations. The shortage is affecting the retail cannabis market's ability ...
420 Intel
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
Minnesota’s Cannabis Retail Sales Expanding With New Partnerships
Minnesota's cannabis retail sector is experiencing expansion through new business partnerships. The article reports on growth in the state's legal cannabis retail market.
WJON
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
Marijuana sales bring millions to Minnesota and nearby states
Marijuana sales in Minnesota and nearby states have generated millions of dollars in revenue. The article reports on the economic impact of cannabis sales across the region.
St. Cloud Times
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: 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
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
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