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.
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
New Minnesota law allows breweries to sell hemp THC-infused drinks on tap
Minnesota passed new legislation permitting breweries to sell hemp-derived THC-infused beverages on tap. This represents a legislative expansion allowing previously restricted can...
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
Marijuana, cannabis, hemp: Why Minnesota is choosing its words carefully
Minnesota is implementing careful terminology distinctions between marijuana, cannabis, and hemp in its regulatory framework. The state is standardizing language usage across agen...
MPR News
ILCM Fact Sheet: Minnesota Cannabis Law
The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota published a fact sheet providing information about Minnesota cannabis law. The document appears to be an informational resource for immigrant...
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
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 begins collecting new taxes on THC products, revenues poised to grow
Minnesota has begun collecting new taxes on THC products, with state revenues expected to increase from this taxation initiative. The new tax collection represents an expansion of...
CBS News
Minnesota hemp entrepreneurs worry recreational marijuana could push them out of business
Minnesota hemp industry entrepreneurs express concerns that the legalization of recreational marijuana could negatively impact their business operations and market position. The a...
Sahan Journal
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
What you need to know about marijuana legalization in Minnesota
This article provides information about marijuana legalization in Minnesota, covering key facts and details relevant to the state's cannabis policy landscape.
Bring Me The News
Most hemp edibles, beverages still legal under Minnesota marijuana law, but with higher taxes and new testing
Most hemp edibles and beverages remain legal in Minnesota under the state's marijuana law, though they are now subject to higher taxes and new testing requirements. These regulato...
minnpost.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
Hemp ban in federal funding bill could end Minnesota’s THC edibles and drinks industry
A federal funding bill contains a hemp ban that could potentially eliminate Minnesota's legal THC edibles and drinks industry. The provision addresses hemp-derived cannabis produc...
Minnesota Reformer
US (MN): Governor Walz signs Tribal-state cannabis compact with Prairie Island Indian Community
Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has signed a cannabis compact agreement with the Prairie Island Indian Community, establishing a framework for cannabis regulation and commerce betw...
MMJDaily
Governor Tim Walz signs bipartisan bill allowing Minnesota hemp businesses to continue using out-of-state testing facilities through May 2027
Change in statute will offer immediate relief to hemp and cannabis businesses experiencing product testing delays. Today, Governor Tim Walz signed a bill passed by the Minnesota L...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
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 Tribal-state cannabis compact with the Lower Sioux Indian Community
Agreement marks the eighth compact or cooperative agreement between a Tribal Nation and the state of Minnesota
MN Office of Cannabis Management
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