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.
Albert Lea approves two of three cannabis businesses
Albert Lea city officials approved licenses for two of three cannabis businesses that applied to operate in the city. The decision reflects local regulatory action on cannabis ret...
KTTC
Minnesota's Recreational Marijuana Market Launches, With First Sales At Non-Tribal Dispensaries
Minnesota has launched its recreational marijuana market with first sales occurring at non-tribal dispensaries. This marks a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management now accepting applications
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has begun accepting applications, likely for cannabis business licenses or related permits as part of Minnesota's cannabis regula...
WDIO.com
Minnesota’s Top Cannabis Regulator Resigns; Adult-Use Sales Launch Date Still Unknown
Minnesota's top cannabis regulator has resigned, leaving uncertainty about the timeline for adult-use cannabis sales launches in the state. The departure occurs as Minnesota conti...
Cannabis Business Times
Minnesota cannabis office ends license preapproval process - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has discontinued its license preapproval process for cannabis applicants. This change affects how businesses apply for and receiv...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Erin DuPree named Minnesota's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management
Erin DuPree has been appointed as Minnesota's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), a newly established state agency tasked with overseeing cannabis regulatio...
CBS News
Meet the woman tapped to lead Minnesota's new cannabis agency
Minnesota has selected a woman to lead the state's newly established cannabis regulatory agency. This appointment represents a key milestone in implementing Minnesota's cannabis p...
kare11.com
Minnesota’s first cannabis lounge opens on tribal land
Minnesota's first cannabis lounge has opened on tribal land, marking a significant milestone for the state's cannabis industry. The lounge represents an expansion of cannabis cons...
MJBizDaily
Congressional Committee Directs DEA To Crack Down On Unregulated Cannabis Products That ‘Threaten Consumer Safety’
The House Appropriations Committee is expected to approve a Fiscal Year 2027 spending bill that directs the DEA to take enforcement action against unregulated cannabinoid products...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota’s Cannabis Industry Is Stuck Between Bold Vision and Operational Reality (Opinion)
An opinion piece examines the gap between Minnesota's cannabis industry ambitions and current operational challenges. The article discusses tensions between regulatory expectation...
Cannabis Business Times
DEA Announces New Marijuana Registration Forms For Manufacturing, Distribution And Testing Businesses
The DEA has announced new federal registration forms for state-licensed medical marijuana manufacturers, distributors, and testing businesses, expanding beyond the dispensary-only...
Marijuana Moment
ANANG Native Cannabis Company Opens Tasting Lounge Behind Black Bear Casino In Carlton
ANANG Native Cannabis Company has opened a tasting lounge at a location near Black Bear Casino in Carlton, Minnesota. The lounge represents a retail expansion for the Native Ameri...
Duluth Country Radio
New ATF Gun Form Recognizes Medical Marijuana’s Federally Legal Status Under Trump’s Rescheduling Move
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has proposed revising Form 4473, the federal gun purchase form, to acknowledge medical marijuana's federally legal st...
Marijuana Moment
Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move Is A ‘Step Forward,’ But Still ‘Falls Well Short’ Of Needed Changes (Op-Ed)
Paul Armentano of NORML offers commentary on the Trump administration's decision to reschedule cannabis, characterizing it as a historic first step in federal policy reform while ...
Marijuana Moment
Cannabis Farm And Training Facility Coming To Near North Minneapolis
A cannabis farm and training facility is being developed in the Near North Minneapolis area. The project appears to aim at both commercial cannabis production and workforce develo...
Hoodline
Minnesota Cannabis Businesses Can Level Up by Being Efficient
An article discussing operational efficiency strategies for Minnesota cannabis businesses to improve competitiveness and performance in the state's emerging cannabis market.
news.bloombergtax.com
St. Cloud cannabis dispensary opens to eager customers
A cannabis dispensary has opened in St. Cloud, Minnesota, serving customers in the region. The opening reflects the expansion of Minnesota's licensed cannabis retail market.
MPR News
Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Bill To Legalize Psilocybin Therapy
Minnesota House lawmakers passed an amendment legalizing regulated therapeutic psilocybin use for adults 21 and older, with a 114-15 floor vote on Thursday. The amendment was adde...
Marijuana Moment
White House Drug Czar Clarifies That Marijuana Is ‘Still Illegal’ Following Trump Administration’s Rescheduling Move
The White House drug czar Sara Carter Bailey clarified that the Trump administration's rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III does not legalize cannabis broadly, stating it rem...
Marijuana Moment
Military Veterans Could Get Medical Marijuana Recommendations Through The VA Under New Congressional Amendment
Bipartisan congressional representatives have filed an amendment that would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide medical marijuana recommendations to military veter...
Marijuana Moment
Some East Grand Forks businesses must register with city to sell low-potency hemp products
East Grand Forks has implemented a registration requirement for businesses selling low-potency hemp products within city limits. This local regulatory measure establishes a licens...
Grand Forks Herald
Minnesota Governor Selects Top Marijuana Regulator For The State
Minnesota's governor has selected a top marijuana regulator to lead the state's cannabis regulatory framework. This appointment represents a significant step in Minnesota's implem...
Marijuana Moment
Multiple cannabis retailers now open across Minnesota
Cannabis retailers have begun opening at multiple locations across Minnesota, marking progress in the state's recreational cannabis market rollout. This represents implementation ...
kare11.com
Target Is Launching Hemp THC Drink Sales In Three Of The U.S.’s Most Populous States
Target is expanding its hemp-derived THC beverage sales to three additional populous states, building on a pilot program it launched in Minnesota last year, despite an anticipated...
Marijuana Moment
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