Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 711 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
Minnesota’s legal weed market finally gets rolling as first license is issued
Minnesota has issued its first license for the legal cannabis market, marking the beginning of commercial operations under the state's adult-use cannabis program. This represents ...
Star Tribune
Minnesota Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Product Registration Now Open Through August 31, 2025
Minnesota has opened a registration period for hemp-derived cannabinoid products that will remain open through August 31, 2025. This registration opportunity applies to hemp-deriv...
Vicente LLP
Cannabis complications could trash Minnesota hemp businesses - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota hemp businesses face potential complications that could negatively impact their operations, according to reporting from FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul. The article highlight...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota’s cannabis tax will be one of the highest in the nation after 50% hike
Minnesota has implemented a 50% increase to its cannabis tax, resulting in one of the highest tax rates in the nation. This tax hike will significantly impact the state's cannabis...
Star Tribune
Winners in Minnesota’s first cannabis lottery mistakenly told their licenses were denied
Minnesota cannabis lottery winners were incorrectly informed that their license applications were denied due to an administrative error. The mistake affected multiple applicants i...
MPR News
Lottery for recreational cannabis licensing in Minnesota begins Thursday
Minnesota is beginning a lottery process for recreational cannabis licensing starting Thursday. This represents the initial phase of distributing licenses for the state's new recr...
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Minnesota cannabis license lottery lights up future for 249 winners - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota conducted a cannabis license lottery that resulted in 249 winners being selected. The lottery represents a significant milestone in the state's implementation of adult-u...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota Army veteran: Cannabis needs to be rescheduled
A Minnesota Army veteran advocates for federal rescheduling of cannabis, arguing it should be moved from Schedule I classification. The piece presents the veteran's perspective on...
Minnesota Reformer
Minnesota Governor Signs Tribal Cannabis Compact Allowing Off-Reservation Dispensaries
Minnesota's governor has signed a tribal cannabis compact that permits tribes to operate cannabis dispensaries outside of reservation boundaries. This agreement expands tribal can...
Cannabis Business Times
Minnesota cannabis hopefuls, advocates rally at governor's office in protest of proposed sales tax hike
Cannabis industry hopefuls and advocates held a rally at the Minnesota governor's office to protest a proposed increase in sales tax on cannabis products. The protest represents i...
CBS News
Minnesota Lawmakers Agree on Cannabis Law Changes, Send Bill to Governor
Minnesota lawmakers have agreed on cannabis law modifications and forwarded the bill to the Governor for consideration. The legislative action represents a significant step in rev...
Cannabis Business Times
Minnesota Governor, Legislative Leaders to Increase Cannabis Excise Tax in Budget
Minnesota Governor and legislative leaders have agreed to increase the cannabis excise tax as part of the state budget. This represents a significant policy decision affecting can...
Cannabis Business Times
Minnesota Court of Appeals to decide if state can prosecute cannabis crimes on tribal lands
The Minnesota Court of Appeals will decide whether the state has jurisdiction to prosecute cannabis-related crimes committed on tribal lands. This case addresses a fundamental leg...
Minnesota Reformer
Conferees OK cannabis agreement as Minnesota readies for adult-use market
Minnesota legislative conferees have approved a cannabis agreement as the state prepares to implement its adult-use cannabis market. This action represents a significant step forw...
MN House of Representatives (.gov)
Date set for lottery to determine Minnesota cannabis business licenses
Minnesota has scheduled a lottery to determine which applicants will receive cannabis business licenses. This lottery represents a key procedural step in implementing Minnesota's ...
MPR News
Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Set Date for Adult-Use License Lotteries
Minnesota cannabis regulators have announced a scheduled date for conducting adult-use license lottery drawings. This represents a procedural step in the implementation of Minneso...
Cannabis Business Times
Minnesota sets June 5 as cannabis license lottery date
Minnesota has announced June 5 as the date for its cannabis license lottery. This represents a key procedural milestone in the state's cannabis licensing process.
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Minnesota Final Cannabis Rules Announced
Minnesota has announced final cannabis rules, marking a regulatory milestone for the state's cannabis industry. The announcement was made by Armstrong Teasdale, a law firm providi...
Armstrong Teasdale
How will Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market shake out?
This article discusses the anticipated structure and development of Minnesota's emerging adult-use cannabis market. The piece examines potential market dynamics and regulatory out...
MJBizDaily
Minnesota offering $2 million to help farmers in cannabis industry - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota is allocating $2 million in funding to support farmers entering the cannabis industry. This financial assistance program aims to help agricultural producers transition i...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Amid 4/20 celebrations, frustrations continue over Minnesota's cannabis market slowdowns
As Minnesota observed 4/20 cannabis celebrations, ongoing frustrations persist regarding delays and slowdowns in the state's cannabis market development. The article documents ind...
CBS News
Minnesota posts recreational marijuana rules; politico predicts no sales till 2026
Minnesota has posted recreational marijuana rules for implementation. Industry observers predict that retail sales will not begin until 2026 due to the timeline required for licen...
MJBizDaily
Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Broke Law When Canceling Social Equity Lottery, Judge Rules
A Minnesota judge ruled that state cannabis regulators violated the law by canceling a social equity lottery program. The decision represents a legal setback for the state's regul...
Cannabis Business Times
Judge orders Minnesota cannabis agency to hold canceled license lottery after all
A Minnesota judge has ordered the state's cannabis agency to proceed with a previously canceled license lottery. The ruling requires the agency to hold the licensing drawing that ...
Star Tribune
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