Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 829 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
Guidance Memo | GM-2026-02
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued Guidance Memo GM-2026-02 requiring all cannabis retailers, microbusinesses, mezzobusinesses, and medical cannabis combinatio...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Fewer cannabis testing labs as products increase in MN - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota is experiencing a mismatch between growing cannabis product inventory and a declining number of testing laboratories available to certify those products. This shortage c...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
DEA Defends Stance That Synthetic Cannabis Compound HHC Is Federally Banned In Response To Industry Lawsuits
The DEA is defending its legal position that hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), a synthetically produced cannabinoid, is a Schedule I federally controlled substance in response to lawsuit...
Marijuana Moment
Bipartisan Senators File Marijuana Banking Bill As Trump’s Rescheduling Move Advances
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has filed the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking (SAFE) Act to protect banks from federal penalties for providing financial services to mariju...
Marijuana Moment
White House Pushes Congress To Ensure ‘Fair Treatment Of Hemp Products’ By Calling Off Broad Recriminalization Law Set For November
The White House is urging Congress to prevent a broad federal recriminalization of hemp products scheduled to take effect in November, framing it as part of a supplemental funding...
Marijuana Moment
DEA Resists Testimony From Agency Official Linked To Report On Marijuana’s Harms During Rescheduling Hearing
The DEA is opposing a request from Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) to have agency official Luli Akinfiresoye testify about marijuana's harms during an upcoming hearing on the ...
Marijuana Moment
Marijuana Moment Asks DEA Judge To Allow Livestreaming Of Rescheduling Hearing For Transparent Public Access
Marijuana Moment has requested that a DEA Administrative Law Judge reconsider his decision to prohibit livestreaming of an upcoming hearing on the Trump administration's cannabis ...
Marijuana Moment
Medical Marijuana Significantly Improves Life Enjoyment Among Pain Patients, Study From Minnesota State Officials Shows
Researchers at Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management published a peer-reviewed study in Clinical Therapeutics analyzing data from over 6,000 chronic pain patients, finding tha...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota Lab Closes Cannabis Testing Program Following License Suspension
A Minnesota cannabis testing laboratory has closed its testing program after its license was suspended by state regulators. The closure affects cannabis businesses relying on the ...
Ganjapreneur
NORML Asks DEA To Reconsider Its Request To Participate In Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
NORML has requested that the DEA reconsider its exclusion from participating in an upcoming hearing on the Trump administration's cannabis rescheduling proposal. The hearing is sc...
Marijuana Moment
Hemp THC industry braces for federal changes that would ban most drinks and edibles
The hemp-derived THC industry is preparing for potential federal regulatory changes that could restrict or ban most hemp-based beverages and edible products. These changes would s...
CBS News
Minnesota Regulators Launch Effort To Catch Retailers Selling Illegal Marijuana As 'Hemp' Flower
Minnesota regulators have initiated an enforcement effort to identify and stop retailers who are illegally selling marijuana products mislabeled as hemp flower. This action addres...
Marijuana Moment
House OKs cannabis bill with new license, streamlined supply chain - Session Daily
The Minnesota House of Representatives approved a cannabis bill that introduces a new license type and streamlines the supply chain for cannabis operations. The legislation repres...
Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)
Flame and Flora, new cannabis dispensary, opens in Prior Lake
Flame and Flora, a new cannabis dispensary, has opened in Prior Lake, Minnesota. The opening represents a local business expansion in Minnesota's regulated cannabis market.
CBS News
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Cannabis Market Faces Growing Testing Bottleneck as Lab Closure Deepens Supply Concerns
A cannabis testing laboratory closure in Minnesota has created a bottleneck in the state's cannabis supply chain, limiting the ability of licensed producers to get products tested...
MinneapoliMedia
Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol
A marijuana legalization bill is advancing toward final votes at the Minnesota Capitol, indicating progress on cannabis legislation in the state.
MPR News
Minnesota cannabis testing site closure creates product delays for retailers
A cannabis testing site in Minnesota has closed, causing delays in product testing and availability for retailers operating under Minnesota's cannabis regulatory framework. The cl...
Northern News Now
Anoka opens first city-owned cannabis dispensary in Minnesota, a first in the US
Anoka, Minnesota has opened the first city-owned cannabis dispensary in the United States, marking a significant milestone in municipal cannabis retail operations. This represents...
CBS News
DEA Judge Issues Order Laying Out Process For Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Starting This Month
A DEA Administrative Law Judge has issued an order establishing procedural rules for a hearing on cannabis rescheduling under the Trump administration, scheduled to begin later th...
Marijuana Moment
2 sisters open Twin Cities cannabis dispensaries designed to make women feel safe
Two sisters have opened cannabis dispensaries in the Twin Cities with a design philosophy focused on creating a welcoming environment for women customers. The dispensaries represe...
CBS News
New federal hemp THC ban could hit Minnesota gummy businesses
Federal regulators are considering or have proposed new restrictions on hemp-derived THC products, which could impact Minnesota-based gummy manufacturers and retailers. The articl...
CBS News
New federal hemp THC limits would "eliminate" industry; Minnesota businesses hope Congress will repeal
Federal hemp THC limits threaten to eliminate the hemp industry according to Minnesota businesses, who are urging Congress to repeal the new regulations. The article covers indust...
CBS News
Forest Lake mayor opens city's first cannabis dispensary in family's latest business venture
The mayor of Forest Lake, Minnesota has opened the city's first cannabis dispensary as part of a family business venture. This represents a new retail operation in the Forest Lake...
CBS News
DEA Picks Participants For Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing This Month, And Only Opponents Are Invited
The DEA has selected participants for a hearing on cannabis rescheduling under the Trump administration scheduled for later this month, with only opponents of rescheduling invited...
Marijuana Moment
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