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.
Twin Cities Cannabis Sales Hit By Weeks-Long Testing Backlog
Cannabis retailers in the Twin Cities area are experiencing significant delays in product sales due to a weeks-long testing backlog at state-approved laboratories. The backlog is ...
Hoodline
Customers flock to dispensaries as recreational cannabis sales start in Twin Cities
Recreational cannabis sales have begun in the Twin Cities area, with customers visiting dispensaries to make purchases. This represents the start of legal adult-use cannabis retai...
Sahan Journal
Minnesota retail cannabis shops are getting licenses... but they have nothing to sell
Minnesota has issued retail cannabis licenses, but licensed shops lack inventory to sell due to delays in the supply chain or cultivation licensing. This creates a disconnect betw...
kare11.com
Blazing new trails: These 13 Minnesota cities are considering municipal cannabis stores
Thirteen Minnesota cities are exploring the establishment of municipally-operated cannabis retail stores, representing a new development in local cannabis policy implementation. T...
MinnPost
No supply, no high: Licensed cannabis retailers ready to roll with no yield - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Licensed cannabis retailers in Minnesota are prepared to begin operations despite the absence of available cannabis supply from cultivators. This creates a paradoxical situation w...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Office of Cannabis Management reopens registration for hemp-derived businesses
The Office of Cannabis Management has reopened registration for hemp-derived businesses, allowing operators to submit new applications for licensing and compliance purposes.
kare11.com
Medical cannabis helps Minnesotans find relief from obstructive sleep apnea, study says
A study reports that medical cannabis may provide relief for Minnesota residents suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. The research documents therapeutic outcomes among patients...
kare11.com
Maple Grove’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens, Marking a Turning Point in Minnesota’s Retail Landscape
Maple Grove, Minnesota has opened its first licensed cannabis dispensary, representing a milestone in the state's retail cannabis expansion. This opening reflects Minnesota's prog...
MinneapoliMedia
Application period opens for 2026 industrial hemp program
The application period has opened for Minnesota's 2026 industrial hemp program, allowing growers and processors to submit applications for participation in the coming year. This r...
Alexandria Echo Press
Two-thirds of Minnesota social equity cannabis applicants denied
Approximately two-thirds of applicants to Minnesota's social equity cannabis program have been denied. This outcome raises questions about the accessibility and effectiveness of t...
minnpost.com
Minnesota cannabis: New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota has implemented new regulatory rules that consolidate medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, and hemp operations under unified guidelines. The new rules have received ...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Now Is The Time for Latinos In Cannabis To Flex Our Power (Op-Ed)
An opinion piece by Latino Cannabis Alliance representatives highlights the underrepresentation of Latino business owners in the cannabis industry despite their significant contri...
Marijuana Moment
US (MN): New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews
Minnesota has implemented new regulatory rules that consolidate oversight of medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, and hemp operations under unified guidelines. Industry stakeh...
MMJDaily
New federal hemp THC limits would “eliminate” industry; Minnesota businesses hope Congress will repeal
Federal hemp THC limits proposed at the federal level would significantly impact the hemp industry, with Minnesota businesses advocating for Congressional repeal of the restrictio...
The Mighty 790 KFGO
Cannabis boom: Prairie Island Tribe to open new dispensary in Mankato
The Prairie Island Indian Community is opening a new cannabis dispensary in Mankato, Minnesota. This expansion represents growth in tribal cannabis retail operations in the state.
KIMT
Legacy Cannabis in Duluth opens for recreational sales Tuesday ... at 4:20 p.m.
Legacy Cannabis, a retail location in Duluth, Minnesota, is opening for recreational cannabis sales on Tuesday at 4:20 p.m. This represents an operational milestone for a licensed...
Star Tribune
RISE Dispensaries to Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Sales at RISE Minnesota Locations on September 17
RISE Dispensaries announced the launch of adult-use cannabis sales at its Minnesota locations beginning September 17. This represents an expansion of retail cannabis offerings to ...
GlobeNewswire
AOC Slams Federal Drug Laws That Restrict Marijuana And Psychedelics Despite Their Medical Value
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the federal drug scheduling system for placing marijuana and psychedelics in the most restrictive category, arguing this classification co...
Marijuana Moment
Trump Signs Order to Expand Access to Marijuana, Lower Taxes on Cannabis Businesses
This article reports on a federal executive order signed by President Trump aimed at expanding marijuana access and reducing tax burdens on cannabis businesses. The action represe...
CPA Practice Advisor
White House Schedules More Meetings On Cannabis Product Enforcement Policy From FDA For This Week
The White House has scheduled four meetings this week with cannabis industry and research stakeholders to discuss a proposed FDA enforcement policy for CBD products. The Office of...
Marijuana Moment
Too High To Thrive: Excessive Cannabis Taxes Are Undermining Legal Markets (Op-Ed)
An opinion piece argues that excessive cannabis taxes drive consumers to illegal markets rather than eliminating demand, and critiques a New York Times editorial calling for highe...
Marijuana Moment
Cannabis shop sues Albert Lea over City Council’s rejection of license
A cannabis shop has filed a lawsuit against the city of Albert Lea after the City Council rejected its license application. The legal action challenges the Council's decision to d...
Star Tribune
Anti-Marijuana Groups File Lawsuit To Block Trump Administration’s Hemp CBD And THC Medicare Coverage Plan
A coalition of anti-marijuana advocacy groups, led by Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and nine other drug prevention organizations, filed a lawsuit on Monday to block a Trump ...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management now accepting applications for lower-potency hemp edible retailer, manufacturer, and wholesaler business licenses
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has resumed accepting business license applications for lower-potency hemp edible (LPHE) retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, mar...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
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