Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 830 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
Minnesota’s social equity cannabis license lottery postponed to late spring amid legal challenges
Minnesota's social equity cannabis license lottery, initially scheduled for an earlier date, has been postponed to late spring due to ongoing legal challenges. The delay affects t...
MinnPost
Minnesota Marijuana Regulators Release New Draft Rules For The Legal Cannabis Industry
Minnesota's cannabis regulatory authority has released new draft rules governing the state's legal cannabis industry. The draft rules represent the latest step in implementing Min...
Marijuana Moment
‘Build the plane while we’re flying it’: Cannabis regulators ready for next phase of legalization
Cannabis regulators are preparing for the next phase of legalization implementation, indicating ongoing evolution of regulatory frameworks as the industry matures. The article ref...
MPR News
Legislature keeps things interesting with dozens of changes to Minnesota’s cannabis law
The Minnesota legislature has enacted dozens of changes to Minnesota's cannabis law. The article reports on multiple legislative modifications to the state's cannabis regulatory f...
MinnPost
Minnesota Senate green lights speedier timeline for launching licensed cannabis businesses, growing
The Minnesota Senate has approved a measure to accelerate the timeline for launching licensed cannabis businesses and cultivation operations in the state. This legislative action ...
MPR News
Study Says Minnesota Needs to Issue 381 Adult-Use Dispensary Licenses to Comply with State Law
A study concludes that Minnesota must issue 381 adult-use cannabis dispensary licenses to meet compliance requirements under state law. The finding addresses the scope of retail l...
Cannabis Business Times
MN Cannabis Czar out after one day
Minnesota's newly appointed Cannabis Czar departed from the position after only one day in the role. The article reports on this brief tenure but does not provide details about th...
kare11.com
Who will lead the new Office of Cannabis Management?
This article addresses the question of leadership for Minnesota's newly established Office of Cannabis Management, a key state agency responsible for regulating the cannabis indus...
Alpha News MN
US (MN): OCM opens window for social equity applicants
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has opened an application window for social equity applicants seeking cannabis licenses. This initiative is designed to provide opp...
MMJDaily
Buy a T-shirt and get a free bag of marijuana? Nope, say Minnesota regulators
Minnesota regulators have clarified that promotional tactics offering free cannabis as incentives (such as with merchandise purchases) are not permitted under state law. This guid...
MinnPost
Office of Cannabis Management hosts listening session at Bemidji State
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) held a listening session at Bemidji State University to gather public input on cannabis regulation and implementation. This event...
Bemidji Pioneer
Dabney: How women are shaping Minnesota’s cannabis industry
The article examines the role and contributions of women entrepreneurs and professionals in Minnesota's emerging cannabis industry. It highlights how women are participating in an...
Star Tribune
Cities, businesses and GOP lawmakers sound alarm on pending Minnesota cannabis compacts with tribes
Cities, businesses, and Republican lawmakers in Minnesota have raised concerns about pending cannabis compacts that the state is negotiating with tribal nations. The article cover...
MinnPost
Minnesota cannabis license lottery challenge moves to state appeals court
A legal challenge to Minnesota's cannabis license lottery process has been appealed to the state appellate court. The case involves a dispute over the fairness or administration o...
MPR News
Judge halts cannabis license lottery that is precursor to Minnesota marijuana retail launch
A judge has halted Minnesota's cannabis license lottery, which was scheduled as a precursor step to the launch of legal marijuana retail sales in the state. This court action dela...
MPR News
Big job ahead for panel tasked with felony marijuana expungements
Minnesota has established a panel to handle expungements of felony marijuana convictions, a significant undertaking given the volume of historical convictions in the state. The pa...
MPR News
Minnesota may open some of the first government-run cannabis dispensaries in the U.S.
Minnesota is considering opening government-run cannabis dispensaries, which would make it among the first states to operate publicly-owned retail cannabis outlets rather than rel...
MPR News
Minnesota cannabis regulators say state will likely need 381 dispensaries at a minimum
Minnesota cannabis regulators have projected that the state will require a minimum of 381 dispensaries to adequately serve the cannabis market. This projection is part of the stat...
MPR News
Minnesota’s cannabis head resigns after reports she sold illegal weed products
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) head resigned following reports that she sold illegal cannabis products. The resignation represents a significant leadership change...
The Guardian
Your guide to marijuana legalization in Minnesota
This article provides guidance on marijuana legalization developments in Minnesota, covering the state's regulatory framework and legal status of cannabis use.
MPR News
Minnesota hemp edibles law ushers in new rivals, upends marijuana market
Minnesota's hemp edibles law has created new market entrants and disrupted the state's marijuana industry by allowing hemp-derived products to compete with regulated cannabis offe...
MJBizDaily
MN Office of Cannabis Management Visits Bemidji on Community Listening Tour
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management conducted a community listening tour stop in Bemidji to gather public input on cannabis regulations and implementation. This event is p...
Lakeland PBS
US (MN): Governor Walz signs cannabis omnibus bill, reshaping State’s cannabis industry
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a comprehensive cannabis omnibus bill that introduces significant changes to the state's cannabis regulatory framework and industry structure. T...
MMJDaily
Hastings City Council to vote on increasing its cannabis business cap - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The Hastings City Council is scheduled to vote on increasing the cap on the number of cannabis businesses allowed to operate within the city limits. This action reflects local reg...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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