Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 830 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
Minnesota cannabis license lottery challenge moves to state appeals court
A legal challenge to Minnesota's cannabis license lottery process has been appealed to the state appellate court. The case involves a dispute over the fairness or administration o...
MPR News
Judge halts cannabis license lottery that is precursor to Minnesota marijuana retail launch
A judge has halted Minnesota's cannabis license lottery, which was scheduled as a precursor step to the launch of legal marijuana retail sales in the state. This court action dela...
MPR News
Big job ahead for panel tasked with felony marijuana expungements
Minnesota has established a panel to handle expungements of felony marijuana convictions, a significant undertaking given the volume of historical convictions in the state. The pa...
MPR News
Minnesota may open some of the first government-run cannabis dispensaries in the U.S.
Minnesota is considering opening government-run cannabis dispensaries, which would make it among the first states to operate publicly-owned retail cannabis outlets rather than rel...
MPR News
Minnesota cannabis regulators say state will likely need 381 dispensaries at a minimum
Minnesota cannabis regulators have projected that the state will require a minimum of 381 dispensaries to adequately serve the cannabis market. This projection is part of the stat...
MPR News
Minnesota’s cannabis head resigns after reports she sold illegal weed products
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) head resigned following reports that she sold illegal cannabis products. The resignation represents a significant leadership change...
The Guardian
Your guide to marijuana legalization in Minnesota
This article provides guidance on marijuana legalization developments in Minnesota, covering the state's regulatory framework and legal status of cannabis use.
MPR News
After Marijuana Legalization, What’s Next for Minnesota’s Hemp Market?
This article examines the implications of marijuana legalization on Minnesota's existing hemp market and discusses potential future developments for the state's hemp industry. The...
Twin Cities Business
Minnesota hemp edibles law ushers in new rivals, upends marijuana market
Minnesota's hemp edibles law has created new market entrants and disrupted the state's marijuana industry by allowing hemp-derived products to compete with regulated cannabis offe...
MJBizDaily
USDA approves Minnesota hemp production plan
The USDA has approved Minnesota's hemp production plan, enabling the state to regulate its own hemp cultivation program. This approval allows Minnesota to implement state-specific...
Farm Progress
Former State Rep. Joe Radinovich Named Head of Minnesota Hemp Group
Joe Radinovich, a former Minnesota state representative, has been appointed as the head of a Minnesota hemp industry group. This leadership appointment represents a significant de...
Twin Cities Business
Minnesota hemp industry is growing like a weed
The Star Tribune reports on the expansion of Minnesota's hemp industry, highlighting growth trends within the state's agricultural and cannabis sector.
Star Tribune
Anti-Marijuana Groups And Pharma Company Ask Court To Revive Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program
Anti-marijuana advocacy groups and a cannabis-focused biopharmaceutical company have filed an appeal challenging a federal judge's dismissal of their lawsuit against a Trump admin...
Marijuana Moment
White House Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp CBD Products Legal By Amending Broad Ban That’s Set To Take Effect Later This Year
The White House has signaled that President Trump supports Congressional action to amend federal law and prevent the recriminalization of hemp-derived full-spectrum CBD products s...
Marijuana Moment
Office of Cannabis Management launches statewide listening tour by meeting with Pine County officials
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has launched a statewide listening tour, beginning with a meeting with Pine County officials to gather input on cannabis regulation...
Wcmp
MN Office of Cannabis Management Visits Bemidji on Community Listening Tour
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management conducted a community listening tour stop in Bemidji to gather public input on cannabis regulations and implementation. This event is p...
Lakeland PBS
US (MN): OCM denies petition to add inhalers, flowers, concentrates to medical program
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) denied a petition requesting the addition of inhalers, flowers, and concentrates to the state's medical cannabis program. The decis...
MMJDaily
US (MN): Governor Walz signs cannabis omnibus bill, reshaping State’s cannabis industry
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a comprehensive cannabis omnibus bill that introduces significant changes to the state's cannabis regulatory framework and industry structure. T...
MMJDaily
Congressional Committee Directs Feds To Keep Testing Truck Drivers For Marijuana, Regardless Of Trump’s Rescheduling Move
A congressional committee has directed federal agencies to maintain marijuana drug testing requirements for government employees and safety-sensitive workers, including truck driv...
Marijuana Moment
GOP Lawmakers Are ‘Troubled’ About Marijuana Businesses Getting Tax Relief Under Trump’s Rescheduling Move
Two Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the Trump administration's Treasury Secretary expressing concern that marijuana businesses will become eligible for federal tax relief fo...
Marijuana Moment
Medical Cannabis Operator Files Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota’s THC Regulations
A medical cannabis operator has filed a lawsuit challenging Minnesota's THC regulations. The case involves a dispute over the state's regulatory framework governing tetrahydrocann...
Cannabis Business Times
Hemp farmer sues MN over crop crackdown, says state broke its own rules
A Minnesota hemp farmer has filed a lawsuit against the state, alleging that Minnesota officials violated their own regulatory procedures during a crop enforcement action. The cas...
MPR News
Minnesota Judge Overturns Ban on Mailing Hemp Products
A Minnesota judge has ruled against a state ban on mailing hemp products, overturning a previous prohibition on shipping these items through postal services. This court decision a...
Ganjapreneur
Amendments To Keep Hemp THC Products Federally Legal Won’t Get Votes After Congressional Committee Blocks Them
The House Rules Committee blocked amendments that would have prevented a scheduled federal ban on hemp THC products from taking effect in November. Rep. Andy Barr's proposal and o...
Marijuana Moment
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