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.
Mitch Chargo Discusses Business Opportunities from Minnesota’s New Cannabis Regulation
Mitch Chargo from Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP discusses business opportunities arising from Minnesota's new cannabis regulation. The article addresses commercial prospects and legal ...
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Counterpoint | Albert Lea has options if it wants to resist the state on cannabis
An opinion piece discussing legal options available to the city of Albert Lea if it chooses to resist state cannabis policy implementation. The article explores the municipal auth...
Star Tribune
Minnesota’s cannabis scene is growing. So is the Minneapolis festival that celebrates it.
Minnesota's cannabis industry continues to expand, with growth reflected in the increasing scale of a Minneapolis-based cannabis celebration festival. The festival reflects the st...
Star Tribune
Minnesota cannabis licenses resold like concert tickets
Minnesota cannabis licenses are being resold between buyers in a manner similar to concert ticket resales. This indicates an active secondary market for cannabis retail licenses i...
fox9.com
Recreational Cannabis Supply Shortage Hurts Dispensaries
Minnesota recreational cannabis dispensaries are experiencing supply shortages that are impacting their operations. The shortage is affecting the retail cannabis market's ability ...
420 Intel
How Minnesota's Second Tribal-State Compact is Boosting the Adult-Use Cannabis Market
Minnesota has established a second tribal-state compact related to adult-use cannabis, which is contributing to growth in the state's cannabis market. The compact represents an ex...
Cannabis Science and Technology
Minnesota’s Cannabis Retail Sales Expanding With New Partnerships
Minnesota's cannabis retail sector is experiencing expansion through new business partnerships. The article reports on growth in the state's legal cannabis retail market.
WJON
Over $1.9 Million In Taxes Owed By Pine City Cannabis Entrepreneur
A Pine City cannabis entrepreneur owes over $1.9 million in taxes. The report does not specify whether these are state, federal, or local taxes, nor the timeline for repayment.
WJON
Marijuana sales bring millions to Minnesota and nearby states
Marijuana sales in Minnesota and nearby states have generated millions of dollars in revenue. The article reports on the economic impact of cannabis sales across the region.
St. Cloud Times
Cloquet sets cannabis business regulations
The city of Cloquet has established regulatory requirements for cannabis businesses operating within its jurisdiction. These regulations govern how cannabis retailers and other ca...
Cloquet Pine Journal
Dabney: Minnesota’s recreational weed rollout leaves small businesses behind
A Star Tribune opinion piece argues that Minnesota's recreational cannabis rollout has disadvantaged small businesses in the market. The article critiques the implementation of re...
Star Tribune
North Mankato Greenlights New Cannabis Shop
North Mankato has approved a new cannabis retail shop in the city. The approval represents a local licensing decision for adult-use cannabis retail operations.
420 Intel
New Minnesota rules threaten local THC businesses' sales, favor out-of-state operators - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
New Minnesota regulatory rules have created conditions that disadvantage local THC businesses while potentially favoring out-of-state operators in the state's cannabis market. The...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Government dealer? Minnesota cities line up to retail cannabis - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Multiple Minnesota cities are exploring or preparing to establish municipal cannabis retail operations as part of the state's adult-use legalization framework. The article examine...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota adult-use marijuana sales delayed for a predictable reason
Minnesota has delayed the start of adult-use marijuana sales, citing a reason that industry observers anticipated. The delay affects the timeline for retail operations under the s...
MJBizDaily
State launches ambitious marijuana expungement program - Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Minnesota has launched a marijuana expungement program to clear prior cannabis convictions from criminal records. The program represents a significant state initiative to address ...
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Minnesota’s low-dose THC beverage market is booming
Minnesota's market for low-dose THC beverages is experiencing significant growth. The article reports on the expansion of this product category within the state's cannabis industr...
MJBizDaily
Low-dose vapes, pre-rolls recalled for having too much THC in them - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Low-dose cannabis vapes and pre-rolls have been recalled due to containing excessive THC levels beyond labeled amounts. The recall indicates a product labeling or manufacturing co...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Feds sued over Medicare cannabis product coverage (Newsletter: April 1, 2026)
A lawsuit has been filed against federal authorities challenging Medicare's coverage policies regarding cannabis products. The newsletter also covers various state-level cannabis ...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota cannabis: Lower-potency edible license applications reopened - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota has reopened license applications for lower-potency cannabis edibles, according to reporting by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul. This represents a regulatory action regarding...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Twin Cities Cannabis Sales Hit By Weeks-Long Testing Backlog
Cannabis retailers in the Twin Cities area are experiencing significant delays in product sales due to a weeks-long testing backlog at state-approved laboratories. The backlog is ...
Hoodline
Customers flock to dispensaries as recreational cannabis sales start in Twin Cities
Recreational cannabis sales have begun in the Twin Cities area, with customers visiting dispensaries to make purchases. This represents the start of legal adult-use cannabis retai...
Sahan Journal
Minnesota retail cannabis shops are getting licenses... but they have nothing to sell
Minnesota has issued retail cannabis licenses, but licensed shops lack inventory to sell due to delays in the supply chain or cultivation licensing. This creates a disconnect betw...
kare11.com
Blazing new trails: These 13 Minnesota cities are considering municipal cannabis stores
Thirteen Minnesota cities are exploring the establishment of municipally-operated cannabis retail stores, representing a new development in local cannabis policy implementation. T...
MinnPost
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