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 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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management to host statewide listening tour beginning in Duluth this month
Connecting with Community Listening Tour will take OCM leaders across Minnesota to engage with communities about cannabis policy. The listening tour begins on March 12 with stops ...
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Office of Cannabis Management launches market dashboard
Dashboard and newly released legislative reports provide insight into market launch activities in 2025 and anticipated market growth in 2026
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Governor Walz signs Tribal-state cannabis compact with the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
Agreement marks the seventh cannabis compact or cooperative agreement between the state and a Tribal Nation
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
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Office of Cannabis Management accepting applications for next round of CanRenew grant funding for restoring communities negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition
OCM announces $10.9 million CanRenew program to fund projects addressing a range of community needs
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Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management to accept curriculum submissions for medical cannabis consultant training program
Certified medical cannabis consultants will expand patient access to information about medical cannabis
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Governor Walz signs Tribal-state cannabis compact with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Agreement with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is the fifth compact between the state and a Tribal Nation
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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 Tribal-state cannabis compact with Prairie Island Indian Community
Recent developments with Tribal-state compacts, medical cannabis dispensaries, and testing facilities mean adult-use retail products are now available in Minnesota
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Office of Cannabis Management announces adult-use cannabis sales expanding across Minnesota
Recent developments with Tribal-state compacts, medical cannabis dispensaries, and testing facilities mean adult-use retail products are now available in Minnesota
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
Office of Cannabis Management announces recipients of CanRenew grant funds for restoring communities negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition
$1,000,000 awarded to grantees this round
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