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.
Man sues Albert Lea for blocking his cannabis dispensary from opening
A man has filed a lawsuit against the city of Albert Lea alleging that the city blocked his cannabis dispensary from opening. The case involves a dispute over local cannabis licen...
MPR News
Minnesota Officials Award State’s First Marijuana Business License
Minnesota officials have awarded the state's first marijuana business license, marking a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry development. This license award rep...
Marijuana Moment
First recreational, non-tribal owned Twin Cities dispensaries open
Two recreational cannabis dispensaries not owned by tribal entities have opened in the Twin Cities area, marking a milestone for non-tribal retail access in Minnesota. These openi...
The Minnesota Daily
Tests confirm Minnesota hemp retailers have sold marijuana, but state has new enforcement plan
Testing has confirmed that some Minnesota hemp retailers have sold products containing marijuana in violation of state law. The Minnesota state government has announced a new enfo...
MinnPost
Office of Cannabis Management Begins Notifying Accepted Applicants for Recreational Marijuana Licensing
The Office of Cannabis Management has begun notifying applicants who have been accepted for recreational marijuana licenses. This represents a key step in the rollout of the state...
KIMT
Fond du Lac Band signs cannabis compact with Gov. Tim Walz
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has signed a cannabis compact with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, establishing a framework for cannabis regulation within the tribe's ...
KAXE
Target Sells Hemp THC Beverages in Minnesota
Target is selling hemp-derived THC beverages in Minnesota, capitalizing on the legal status of hemp products containing THC under federal law. This represents retail expansion of ...
Cannabis Wire
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management submits rules for final approval
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has submitted its proposed rules for final approval, advancing the state's cannabis regulatory framework. This submission represents a ...
CBS News
GM-2025-07: Cannabis Advertising Warning
OCM guidance on required warnings that must accompany any published advertisement for a cannabis business, hemp business, or any cannabis/LPHE product. Covers print, radio, TV, in...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
GM-2025-06: Vehicle Disclosure Form for Temporary Transport
OCM guidance on vehicle disclosure requirements for temporary transport of cannabis and hemp products in Minnesota.
MN Office of Cannabis Management
GM-2025-05: Pre-Approval License Conversion
OCM guidance on the process for converting pre-approval cannabis licenses to full operational licenses.
MN Office of Cannabis Management
GM-2025-04: Cannabis Delivery Requirements
OCM guidance on delivery service requirements for licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses in Minnesota.
MN Office of Cannabis Management
GM-2025-03: Social Equity Applicant Verification
OCM guidance on the social equity applicant verification process for cannabis business license applications.
MN Office of Cannabis Management
GM-2025-02: Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Product Registration
OCM guidance on registration requirements for hemp-derived cannabinoid products sold in Minnesota.
MN Office of Cannabis Management
GM-2025-01: Cannabis Testing Laboratory Requirements
OCM guidance on requirements and standards for cannabis testing laboratories operating in Minnesota.
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Adult recreational cannabis sales begin in Willmar, Minnesota
Adult recreational cannabis sales have begun in Willmar, Minnesota, marking a new retail operation in the state's legal cannabis market. This represents an expansion of licensed r...
InForum
Grand Rapids Among MN Cities Looking at Opening Municipal Cannabis Shop
Grand Rapids, Minnesota is among several cities considering the establishment of municipal cannabis retail shops. This reflects local governments exploring direct participation in...
Lakeland PBS
Map: See where you can legally buy marijuana in Minnesota
The Star Tribune published an interactive map showing the locations where consumers can legally purchase marijuana in Minnesota. This resource provides geographic information abou...
Star Tribune
Office of Cannabis Management sets June 5 lottery for some licenses
The Office of Cannabis Management has announced a June 5 lottery date for certain cannabis licenses. This represents a routine administrative scheduling action for license allocat...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
After blocking one, Albert Lea approves its first two cannabis dispensaries
Albert Lea has approved its first two cannabis dispensaries after previously blocking a dispensary application. This represents the city's initial entry into licensing retail cann...
MPR News
This is Minnesota's first license for a recreational cannabis cultivation business - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota has issued its first recreational cannabis cultivation license, marking a significant milestone in the state's implementation of adult-use cannabis legalization. This re...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Albert Lea at odds with state law after City Council denies cannabis license
The Albert Lea City Council denied a cannabis license application, creating a conflict with Minnesota state law which allows local jurisdictions limited authority to reject licens...
MinnPost
Minn. Office of Cannabis Management issues first business license
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has issued its first business license, marking a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry implementation. This represents...
Alexandria Echo Press
UPDATE: Albert Lea City Council denies registration for first cannabis retailer
The Albert Lea City Council rejected a registration application for a cannabis retailer, marking a local government decision to deny the first cannabis retail establishment in the...
kaaltv.com
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