Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 702 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
MN Office of Cannabis Management shares data on social equity license applications
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management released data regarding social equity license applications, providing transparency on the state's efforts to ensure equitable participa...
fox9.com
Minnesota cannabis regulators won’t offer legislation to allow early cultivation to jumpstart retail sales
Minnesota's cannabis regulators have decided against proposing legislation that would permit early cultivation to accelerate retail sales in the state. This decision affects the t...
MinnPost
OCM to begin holding lottery for Minnesota cannabis licenses on Thursday
The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will begin conducting a lottery process to award Minnesota cannabis licenses starting Thursday. This represents a significant step in Minne...
kaaltv.com
Minnesota cannabis agency begins accepting license applications for pot businesses
Minnesota's cannabis regulatory agency has begun accepting license applications from businesses seeking to operate in the state's cannabis market. This marks a significant procedu...
Star Tribune
US (MN): Albert Lea cannabis license case arguments scheduled for March
A cannabis licensing case in Albert Lea, Minnesota has scheduled oral arguments for March. The case involves disputes over cannabis license issuance in the Minnesota city.
MMJDaily
Dabney: Minnesota must take renegade city council to task for blocking a legal weed business
A Star Tribune opinion piece argues that Minnesota state authorities should intervene in a situation where a city council has blocked a legally authorized cannabis business from o...
Star Tribune
Minnesota issues first cannabis license while hundreds await approval
Minnesota issued its first cannabis license, marking a significant milestone in the state's implementation of its legalization framework. Hundreds of other applicants remain in th...
Northern News Now
White Earth Nation gets approval to open cannabis shops off tribal land
The White Earth Nation received approval to operate cannabis retail shops outside of tribal land boundaries. This represents an expansion of the tribe's cannabis business operatio...
CBS News
US (MN): County deems cannabis farm 'in compliance'
A Minnesota county has determined that a cannabis farm operating within its jurisdiction meets regulatory compliance requirements. This represents a routine licensing or operation...
MMJDaily
Minnesota Awards First Marijuana Event License Allowing On-Site Sales And Use At Festival With Killer Mike, Warren G And Afroman
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management awarded its first marijuana event license, permitting on-site cannabis sales and consumption at a festival featuring musical performances...
Marijuana Moment
State's cannabis office outlines budget needs, policy plans ahead of marketplace launch
Minnesota's cannabis office has presented its budget requirements and policy priorities in preparation for the state's upcoming legal cannabis marketplace launch. The office outli...
Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)
‘Damage has been done’: Minnesota cannabis growers sue township for denying their operation
Minnesota cannabis growers have filed a lawsuit against a township for denying their operation. The suit alleges that the township's denial has caused damage to the growers' busin...
MPR News
Hastings cannabis business cap doubles after council approval - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The Hastings city council approved an increase to the cap on cannabis businesses operating in the city, effectively doubling the maximum number of licenses allowed. This action ex...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Bloomington planning commission approves two cannabis facilities
The Bloomington planning commission approved two cannabis facilities in the city. This approval represents a local licensing decision in Minnesota.
Finance & Commerce
Minnesota Hemp Growers and Processors Must Apply by April 30
Minnesota hemp growers and processors face an application deadline of April 30 to maintain their licensing status. This announcement relates to compliance requirements for entitie...
Morning Ag Clips
Minnesota: Retailers Begin Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
Minnesota retailers have begun sales of adult-use cannabis products, marking implementation of the state's legalization framework. This represents a significant milestone in Minne...
NORML
Minnesota could soon launch its legal marijuana market. Here’s what happens next.
Minnesota is preparing to launch its legal marijuana market following recent legislative action. The article outlines the regulatory steps and timeline for implementing adult-use ...
Star Tribune
Who will be Minnesota's marijuana czar, the daunting job leading new Office of Cannabis Management?
Minnesota is seeking a leader for its newly established Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), a position described as challenging given the complexity of implementing the state's c...
MinnPost
Blazing a trail: Cannabis business licenses have started - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota has begun issuing cannabis business licenses, marking a significant milestone in the state's implementation of its adult-use cannabis program. This represents the operat...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
US (MN): State OCM announces recipients of grant funds to help growers in the cannabis industry
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has announced recipients of grant funds designed to support cannabis growers operating in the state. The grants represent state inv...
MMJDaily
Minnesota Opens Hemp License Applications for 2023
Minnesota has opened license applications for hemp cultivation and processing in 2023, as part of the state's implementation of its hemp program. This represents a routine licensi...
Cannabis Business Times
Up in smoke: Albert Lea rejects plans for city’s first cannabis dispensary
The city of Albert Lea, Minnesota has rejected a proposal to establish the city's first cannabis dispensary. The decision represents a local government action regarding adult-use ...
Star Tribune
Target Expands Involvement In Hemp THC Drinks Market With 72 New Licenses In Minnesota
Target is expanding its hemp-derived THC beverage sales in Minnesota by obtaining 72 new licenses, building on a pilot program that launched in 10 stores last year. The expansion ...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota’s first cannabis license is issued to Pine County business
Minnesota has issued its first cannabis license to a Pine County business, marking an initial milestone in the state's regulated cannabis program implementation. This represents t...
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