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.
OCM to begin holding lottery for Minnesota cannabis licenses on Thursday
The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will begin conducting a lottery process to award Minnesota cannabis licenses starting Thursday. This represents a significant step in Minne...
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Minnesota cannabis agency begins accepting license applications for pot businesses
Minnesota's cannabis regulatory agency has begun accepting license applications from businesses seeking to operate in the state's cannabis market. This marks a significant procedu...
Star Tribune
US (MN): Albert Lea cannabis license case arguments scheduled for March
A cannabis licensing case in Albert Lea, Minnesota has scheduled oral arguments for March. The case involves disputes over cannabis license issuance in the Minnesota city.
MMJDaily
Dabney: Minnesota must take renegade city council to task for blocking a legal weed business
A Star Tribune opinion piece argues that Minnesota state authorities should intervene in a situation where a city council has blocked a legally authorized cannabis business from o...
Star Tribune
Minnesota issues first cannabis license while hundreds await approval
Minnesota issued its first cannabis license, marking a significant milestone in the state's implementation of its legalization framework. Hundreds of other applicants remain in th...
Northern News Now
White Earth Nation gets approval to open cannabis shops off tribal land
The White Earth Nation received approval to operate cannabis retail shops outside of tribal land boundaries. This represents an expansion of the tribe's cannabis business operatio...
CBS News
US (MN): County deems cannabis farm 'in compliance'
A Minnesota county has determined that a cannabis farm operating within its jurisdiction meets regulatory compliance requirements. This represents a routine licensing or operation...
MMJDaily
White House Weighs In On Hemp Legislation As GOP Lawmaker Pushes Accelerated THC Product Ban
White House officials are providing feedback on pending hemp legislation while a GOP lawmaker has proposed an amendment to accelerate the enforcement timeline for banning hemp-der...
Marijuana Moment
Congressional Committee Directs Federal Agencies To Study State Marijuana Laws
The House Appropriations Committee approved spending legislation directing federal agencies to study the adequacy of state marijuana laws and assess methods for preventing diversi...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota Awards First Marijuana Event License Allowing On-Site Sales And Use At Festival With Killer Mike, Warren G And Afroman
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management awarded its first marijuana event license, permitting on-site cannabis sales and consumption at a festival featuring musical performances...
Marijuana Moment
Trump Pushes Congress To Keep Full-Spectrum CBD Legal While Restricting Hemp Products That Pose ‘Health Risks’
President Trump is urging Congress to amend federal law to maintain the legal status of full-spectrum CBD products, which face potential recriminalization in November under curren...
Marijuana Moment
Feds Announce Marijuana Industry Tax Guidance Is Coming As Rescheduling Takes Effect
Federal officials announced they will issue new tax guidance for the marijuana industry following the Trump administration's reclassification of cannabis to Schedule III. Under an...
Marijuana Moment
University of Minnesota Cannabis Research Center says change in medical marijuana scheduling could expand research opportunities
The University of Minnesota Cannabis Research Center states that a change in medical marijuana scheduling could expand research opportunities. The statement reflects potential ben...
KEYC News Now
Trump Says Medical Marijuana Is ‘The Best Of All The Alternatives’ For People Suffering With Illnesses
President Donald Trump publicly endorsed medical marijuana as an effective treatment for various illnesses, stating it appears to be the best alternative for people suffering from...
Marijuana Moment
Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Shouldn’t Impact Case On Gun Rights For Users, Trump DOJ Says In Supreme Court Filing
The Trump administration's Department of Justice filed a brief with the Supreme Court arguing that the federal rescheduling of marijuana should not affect the Court's decision in ...
Marijuana Moment
Lawmakers And Advocates React To Marijuana Rescheduling Move By Trump Administration
The Trump administration announced it is proceeding with federal reclassification of marijuana, prompting reactions from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and public figures across the ...
Marijuana Moment
GOP Lawmakers’ Hemp Amendments To The Farm Bill Would Allow Continued Legal Sales Of THC Products Under Federal Law
Republican lawmakers have filed amendments to the Farm Bill that would delay the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp-derived THC products for one year and establish a regu...
Marijuana Moment
Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Announced By Department Of Justice, Months After Trump Executive Order
The Trump administration's Department of Justice has announced it is proceeding with federal marijuana rescheduling from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Ac...
Marijuana Moment
Recall issued after vapes test up to 40 percent THC in Minnesota
Minnesota health authorities issued a recall for vaping products that tested at elevated THC concentrations, reaching up to 40 percent. The recall addresses consumer safety concer...
Yahoo
Bipartisan Effort Aims to Block Federal Hemp Ban, Give States Regulatory Power - RFD-TV
A bipartisan legislative effort is underway to prevent a federal hemp ban and preserve state regulatory authority over hemp production and commerce. This initiative aims to mainta...
RFD-TV
Cannabis Attorney Jason Tarasek to Speak at NECANN Minnesota Cannabis Convention
Cannabis attorney Jason Tarasek is scheduled to speak at the NECANN Minnesota Cannabis Convention. The event features industry professionals discussing cannabis-related legal and ...
Vicente LLP
Documenters report: Cannabis farm and training facility coming to Near North
A cannabis farm and training facility is being developed in Minneapolis's Near North neighborhood. The project represents a local industry development and workforce training initi...
MinnPost
Trump Administration Ready To Move Ahead On Marijuana Rescheduling, Four Months After President’s Executive Order, Report Says
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to advance marijuana rescheduling from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, following an executive orde...
Marijuana Moment
New Congressional Bill Would Let State Agencies Provide Marijuana For Research, Backed By $150 Million In New Funding
A new congressional bill introduced by Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) would provide $150 million in federal funding over five years for marijuana research...
Marijuana Moment
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