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.
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
Minnesota’s first municipal cannabis dispensary opens in Anoka - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota's first municipally-owned cannabis dispensary has opened in Anoka, marking a significant milestone in the state's cannabis retail operations. This represents the first i...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Some aspiring marijuana business owners struggle to secure banking services in Minnesota
Aspiring marijuana business owners in Minnesota face significant challenges obtaining banking services due to federal prohibition and banking institutions' reluctance to serve can...
Star Tribune
75 applicants drawn in second lottery for Minnesota cannabis retailer licenses
Minnesota conducted a second lottery drawing that selected 75 applicants for cannabis retailer licenses. This represents the next phase of the state's adult-use cannabis licensing...
WDIO.com
Minnesota dispensaries: Albert Lea approves 2 licenses, denies Smoking Tree - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The City of Albert Lea approved two cannabis dispensary licenses while denying an application from Smoking Tree. This represents routine local licensing decisions in Minnesota's r...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
13 Minnesota cities and counties want to open government-run cannabis dispensaries
Thirteen Minnesota cities and counties have expressed interest in opening government-run cannabis dispensaries as the state develops its adult-use cannabis framework. This represe...
MPR News
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appoints Eric Taubel as cannabis office executive director
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz appointed Eric Taubel as executive director of the state's cannabis office. This appointment places Taubel in a leadership position overseeing Minnesot...
St. Cloud Times
St. Cloud Planning Commission Approves Rise Dispensary’s Request to Sell Recreational Cannabis
The St. Cloud Planning Commission approved Rise Dispensary's request to operate as a recreational cannabis retailer in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This local approval represents a step ...
KNSI
Minnesota OCM selects 75 new cannabis retailers in lottery for licenses
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management selected 75 new cannabis retailers through a lottery process to receive licenses. This represents a significant expansion of retail licen...
KTTC | Rochester, MN
249 businesses win in Minnesota’s first lottery to license cannabis businesses
Minnesota conducted its first lottery to award cannabis business licenses, with 249 businesses selected as winners. This represents a significant milestone in Minnesota's implemen...
MPR News
Minnesota "cannabusinesses" struggling to stock store shelves
Minnesota cannabis businesses are experiencing supply chain challenges that are affecting their ability to maintain adequate inventory on retail shelves. The article reports on op...
CBS News
Herbal Oasis Expands Beyond the Southeast, Launches in Minnesota with Global Reserve Distribution
Herbal Oasis, previously operating in the Southeast, has expanded into Minnesota and launched a Global Reserve distribution line. The expansion represents the company's entry into...
TMX Newsfile
Dozens of cannabis businesses get green light to open following Minnesota lottery
Following a Minnesota lottery process, dozens of cannabis businesses have received approval to open. This represents the implementation of Minnesota's adult-use cannabis licensing...
MSN
Indoor cannabis processing business in Alexandria approved
An indoor cannabis processing business has been approved to operate in Alexandria, Minnesota. The approval represents a licensing action for a cannabis processing facility in the ...
Alexandria Echo Press
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
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
February 27 Marks The Grand Opening Of The Cannabis Co. In St. Michael Featuring Pronto Pups - 98.1
The Cannabis Co. is opening a new retail location in St. Michael, Minnesota on February 27, with a grand opening event featuring Pronto Pups food service. The event is being promo...
Minnesota's New Country
Minnesota lawmakers consider ways to ease backlogs at state’s two cannabis testing labs
Minnesota lawmakers are considering options to address backlogs at the state's two cannabis testing laboratories. The article covers legislative discussions focused on resolving o...
MPR News
Experiment with city-owned marijuana retail begins in Minnesota
Minnesota has begun an experimental program allowing city-owned marijuana retail operations. This represents a pilot initiative to test municipal retail models within the state's ...
MJBizDaily
Medical Still Outpacing Recreational Cannabis Sales in Minnesota
Medical cannabis sales continue to exceed recreational cannabis sales in Minnesota, indicating ongoing market dynamics between the two segments. The article reports on current sal...
Cannabis Equipment News
US: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa signs cannabis compact with Minnesota
The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa has signed a cannabis compact with the State of Minnesota, establishing regulatory and operational agreements for cannabis activities within tribal...
MMJDaily
Reclassifying Cannabis to Schedule III Substance
This item discusses the reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal drug scheduling. The reference to 'KLGR' suggests this may be from a specific so...
My KLGR
Red Lake Nation to open cannabis dispensary in West St. Paul
The Red Lake Nation is planning to open a cannabis dispensary in West St. Paul, expanding tribal cannabis operations into the metropolitan area. This represents a new retail locat...
twincities.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
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