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.
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
Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC companies prepare to fight new federal law
Minnesota hemp-derived THC companies are preparing legal and advocacy responses to a new federal law affecting their industry. The article reports on the state's hemp-derived cann...
WDAY Radio
Minnesota Reopens Applications for Lower-potency Hemp Edible Companies
Minnesota has reopened applications for companies seeking to produce lower-potency hemp edible products, allowing new businesses to enter this regulated market segment. This licen...
Cannabis Equipment 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)
Recreational cannabis now sold at non-tribal dispensaries in Twin Cities
Recreational cannabis products are now available for purchase at non-tribal dispensaries operating in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. This development represents the implementa...
CBS News
Minnesota awards 75 more cannabis retail licenses
Minnesota has awarded 75 additional cannabis retail licenses as part of its ongoing regulatory rollout under the Office of Cannabis Management. This represents a significant expan...
kaaltv.com
Minnesota issues first adult-use marijuana license to a cultivator
Minnesota has issued its first adult-use marijuana cultivation license, marking a significant milestone in the state's implementation of its recreational cannabis program. This li...
MJBizDaily
Minnesota hemp farm brings right amount of fright
A Minnesota hemp farm is featured in agricultural news coverage, likely discussing the farm's operations or seasonal activities related to hemp cultivation.
Agweek
Local View: Minnesota can learn from others in decriminalizing cannabis
A Duluth News Tribune opinion piece discusses how Minnesota could implement cannabis decriminalization policies by studying approaches used in other states and jurisdictions.
Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota Cannabis Industry Builds Slowly
An article discussing the gradual development and growth trajectory of Minnesota's cannabis industry. The piece appears to cover the current state of cannabis business expansion w...
news8000.com
A New Dispensary Debuts in Prior Lake
A new cannabis dispensary has opened in Prior Lake, Minnesota. The article covers the opening of this retail location in the Minneapolis metropolitan area.
Minnesota Monthly
Minnesota Passes $50M In Total Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
Minnesota's adult-use cannabis market has reached $50 million in total sales since the launch of legal recreational cannabis sales in the state. This milestone represents a signif...
Ganjapreneur
Minnesota awards nearly $1M in grants, the first in programs that were part of recreational marijuana law
Minnesota has awarded nearly $1 million in grants as part of the first disbursement from programs established under the state's recreational marijuana legalization law. This repre...
Star Tribune
Retail recreational marijuana, take two. Cannabis management leader speaks to rollout
Minnesota's cannabis management leadership discusses plans for retail recreational marijuana rollout, marking a second attempt at implementing adult-use sales in the state.
mprnews.org
Minnesota opening new registration period for sellers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products
Minnesota is opening a new registration period for sellers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. This regulatory action affects businesses operating in the state's hemp-derived ca...
MPR News
Big changes coming to Minnesota’s recreational marijuana proposal to address worries from hemp edibles industry
Minnesota's recreational marijuana proposal is being modified to address concerns raised by the hemp edibles industry. The changes aim to balance the legalization of adult-use can...
MinnPost
Mitchel Chargo Discusses Community Benefits for Tribal Nations Participating in Minnesota Cannabis Market
Mitchel Chargo, likely an attorney or legal advisor, discusses the potential community benefits and opportunities for tribal nations participating in Minnesota's regulated cannabi...
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Minnesota Pulls Tidal Wave THC Vapes Over Sudden Potency Surge
Minnesota regulators have issued a recall or pulled Tidal Wave brand THC vape products from the market due to unexpectedly high potency levels detected in the products. This actio...
Hoodline
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