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.
Conferees OK cannabis agreement as Minnesota readies for adult-use market
Minnesota legislative conferees have approved a cannabis agreement as the state prepares to implement its adult-use cannabis market. This action represents a significant step forw...
MN House of Representatives (.gov)
Date set for lottery to determine Minnesota cannabis business licenses
Minnesota has scheduled a lottery to determine which applicants will receive cannabis business licenses. This lottery represents a key procedural step in implementing Minnesota's ...
MPR News
Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Set Date for Adult-Use License Lotteries
Minnesota cannabis regulators have announced a scheduled date for conducting adult-use license lottery drawings. This represents a procedural step in the implementation of Minneso...
Cannabis Business Times
Minnesota sets June 5 as cannabis license lottery date
Minnesota has announced June 5 as the date for its cannabis license lottery. This represents a key procedural milestone in the state's cannabis licensing process.
kare11.com
Minnesota Final Cannabis Rules Announced
Minnesota has announced final cannabis rules, marking a regulatory milestone for the state's cannabis industry. The announcement was made by Armstrong Teasdale, a law firm providi...
Armstrong Teasdale
How will Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market shake out?
This article discusses the anticipated structure and development of Minnesota's emerging adult-use cannabis market. The piece examines potential market dynamics and regulatory out...
MJBizDaily
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
Amid 4/20 celebrations, frustrations continue over Minnesota's cannabis market slowdowns
As Minnesota observed 4/20 cannabis celebrations, ongoing frustrations persist regarding delays and slowdowns in the state's cannabis market development. The article documents ind...
CBS News
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
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
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
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
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