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.
Minnesota offering $2 million to help farmers in cannabis industry - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota is allocating $2 million in funding to support farmers entering the cannabis industry. This financial assistance program aims to help agricultural producers transition i...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota posts recreational marijuana rules; politico predicts no sales till 2026
Minnesota has posted recreational marijuana rules for implementation. Industry observers predict that retail sales will not begin until 2026 due to the timeline required for licen...
MJBizDaily
Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Broke Law When Canceling Social Equity Lottery, Judge Rules
A Minnesota judge ruled that state cannabis regulators violated the law by canceling a social equity lottery program. The decision represents a legal setback for the state's regul...
Cannabis Business Times
Judge orders Minnesota cannabis agency to hold canceled license lottery after all
A Minnesota judge has ordered the state's cannabis agency to proceed with a previously canceled license lottery. The ruling requires the agency to hold the licensing drawing that ...
Star Tribune
MN cannabis business application system shuts down hours before licensing deadline - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota's cannabis business application system experienced an unexpected shutdown just hours before a licensing deadline, affecting businesses attempting to submit applications....
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Businesses, others question Minnesota cannabis tribal compacts
Various stakeholders, including cannabis businesses, have raised questions and concerns regarding Minnesota's tribal cannabis compacts. The article reports on disputes or disagree...
minnpost.com
Cannabis business license applications in Minnesota to open in February
Minnesota will open cannabis business license applications in February. This represents a procedural milestone in the state's cannabis licensing process.
CBS News
Drive-through cannabis dispensary opens in Lakeland
A drive-through cannabis dispensary has opened in Lakeland, representing a new retail format in the Minnesota cannabis market. This development reflects evolving consumer convenie...
hometownsource.com
An overview of Minnesota’s cannabis industry in 2024 and what to expect in 2025
This article provides an overview of Minnesota's cannabis industry developments in 2024 and discusses anticipated trends and regulatory changes expected in 2025. The piece covers ...
MPR News
Minnesota cannabis agency ditches preapproval license lottery after litigation
Minnesota's cannabis regulatory agency has discontinued its preapproval license lottery system following legal challenges. The change represents a modification to the state's lice...
Minnesota Reformer
Lawsuits lead judge to halt Minnesota cannabis business license lottery
A judge has halted Minnesota's cannabis business license lottery following lawsuits challenging the process. The court action temporarily suspends the licensing mechanism that was...
CBS News
Minnesota to Crack Down on Sale of Cannabis Flower Labeled as Hemp
Minnesota authorities are implementing enforcement measures to prevent the illegal sale of cannabis flower products that are falsely labeled or marketed as hemp. This action addre...
Cannabis Business Times
Minnesota Hemp Business Licensing and Endorsements Required From Seed to Sale Under the Adult-Use Cannabis Law
Minnesota requires hemp businesses to obtain specific licenses and endorsements for all stages of operations from cultivation to retail under the state's adult-use cannabis law. T...
Vicente LLP
Minnesota Governor Withdraws Cannabis Director Appointment: ‘We Got This Wrong’
Minnesota Governor withdrew the appointment of a cannabis director, acknowledging the decision was incorrect. The withdrawal represents a significant personnel change in the state...
Cannabis Business Times
Minnesota cannabis boss quits after questions raised about her background
Minnesota's cannabis regulatory official resigned following scrutiny regarding her professional background. The departure represents a leadership change at a critical time for the...
MPR News
White Earth Nation opens state's second cannabis dispensary
The White Earth Nation has opened the state's second cannabis dispensary, marking continued expansion of legal cannabis retail operations in Minnesota. This represents a milestone...
kare11.com
Walz names Eric Taubel as Minnesota’s permanent cannabis director
Governor Tim Walz appointed Eric Taubel as Minnesota's permanent cannabis director, filling the position that oversees the state's cannabis regulatory framework. This appointment ...
minnpost.com
Minnesotans can now buy recreational cannabis from state’s medical dispensaries
Minnesota has begun allowing recreational cannabis sales through existing state-licensed medical dispensaries. This milestone represents the implementation of adult-use cannabis l...
MPR News
Red Lake Nation to open Minnesota's first recreational marijuana dispensary Aug. 1
Red Lake Nation announced plans to open Minnesota's first recreational marijuana dispensary on August 1, marking the initial retail launch of adult-use cannabis in the state. This...
Star Tribune
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management will resume accepting applications for lower-potency hemp edible retailer, manufacturer and wholesaler business licenses on April 1
Product transition period for hemp businesses will end on March 31. Today, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that on April 1, it will begin accepting bus...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Governor Walz signs cannabis cooperative agreement with Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
Agreement provides opportunities for state-licensed cannabis businesses to partner with the Tribe for product supply
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Governor Walz signs Tribal-state cannabis compact with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Agreement with The Fond du Lac Band opens collaborative opportunities between the Tribal Nation and licensed businesses in cannabis market
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Governor Walz signs second Tribal-state cannabis compact
Agreement with Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe opens partnership opportunities between the Tribal Nation and state-licensed businesses in emerging adult-use cannabis market.
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management holds lottery for cannabis retailer business licenses
OCM will select 75 qualified social equity and general applicants to move forward with licensing.
MN Office of Cannabis Management
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