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.
‘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
Minnesota's legal cannabis industry, by the numbers
An Axios article presenting quantitative data and metrics about Minnesota's legal cannabis industry, including market size, business counts, sales figures, or other numerical indi...
Axios
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
$3.6 Million Granted by Minnesota DEED to Help State’s Cannabis Industry
Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded $3.6 million in grants to support the state's cannabis industry. The funding is intended to help d...
Cannabis Science and Technology
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
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
CannaFest to spotlight Minnesota's cannabis products
CannaFest is an event highlighting Minnesota's cannabis products and industry. The event showcases legal cannabis offerings available in the state.
kare11.com
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...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
US (MN): Albert Lea business owner urges city council to seek restored share of cannabis tax revenue
An Albert Lea, Minnesota business owner has urged the city council to pursue restoration of the municipality's share of cannabis tax revenue. This reflects ongoing discussions in ...
MMJDaily
List: Minnesota Cannabis Businesses Hit With Delivery Freeze
Minnesota cannabis businesses have been subject to a delivery freeze, restricting their ability to transport cannabis products. The freeze represents a significant operational con...
Patch
House commerce panel begins work on omnibus cannabis bill
The Minnesota House of Representatives commerce panel has begun drafting work on a comprehensive omnibus cannabis bill. This legislative effort represents a significant step in de...
Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)
Minnesota's first non-tribal recreational marijuana dispensary now open in Duluth
Minnesota's first non-tribal recreational cannabis dispensary has opened in Duluth, marking a significant milestone in the state's adult-use cannabis market implementation. This o...
CBS News
Minnesota's first cannabis business license issued to company in Pine County
Minnesota issued its first cannabis business license to a company operating in Pine County, marking a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry development. This repr...
CBS News
Governor Walz signs cannabis deal with Prairie Island Indian Community
Governor Tim Walz signed a cannabis agreement with the Prairie Island Indian Community, establishing a framework for cannabis operations on tribal lands in Minnesota. This represe...
KIMT
Office of Cannabis Management announces recipients of CanGrow grant funds to help farmers succeed in the cannabis industry
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced four organizations receiving CanGrow grant funding to support farmers entering or expanding into cannabis cultivation, and op...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Lawmakers weigh delay of in-state testing for THC seltzers amid bottleneck
Minnesota lawmakers are considering postponing in-state testing requirements for THC seltzers due to laboratory capacity constraints. The delay would address a bottleneck in the s...
Axios
Minnesota’s hemp-produced THC beverage and edible industry reels from provision to outlaw products in shutdown bill
Minnesota's hemp-derived THC beverage and edible industry faces potential shutdown as a legislative provision in a shutdown bill aims to outlaw these products. The measure threate...
Eden Prairie Local News
Commerce committee defeats omnibus cannabis policy bill – for now
The Minnesota House Commerce Committee defeated an omnibus cannabis policy bill in a recent vote. The defeat is characterized as temporary, suggesting potential for future reintro...
MN House of Representatives (.gov)
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