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.
Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Shouldn’t Impact Case On Gun Rights For Users, Trump DOJ Says In Supreme Court Filing
The Trump administration's Department of Justice filed a brief with the Supreme Court arguing that the federal rescheduling of marijuana should not affect the Court's decision in ...
Marijuana Moment
GOP Lawmakers’ Hemp Amendments To The Farm Bill Would Allow Continued Legal Sales Of THC Products Under Federal Law
Republican lawmakers have filed amendments to the Farm Bill that would delay the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp-derived THC products for one year and establish a regu...
Marijuana Moment
Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Announced By Department Of Justice, Months After Trump Executive Order
The Trump administration's Department of Justice has announced it is proceeding with federal marijuana rescheduling from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Ac...
Marijuana Moment
Recall issued after vapes test up to 40 percent THC in Minnesota
Minnesota health authorities issued a recall for vaping products that tested at elevated THC concentrations, reaching up to 40 percent. The recall addresses consumer safety concer...
Yahoo
Documenters report: Cannabis farm and training facility coming to Near North
A cannabis farm and training facility is being developed in Minneapolis's Near North neighborhood. The project represents a local industry development and workforce training initi...
MinnPost
Cannabis Attorney Jason Tarasek to Speak at NECANN Minnesota Cannabis Convention
Cannabis attorney Jason Tarasek is scheduled to speak at the NECANN Minnesota Cannabis Convention. The event features industry professionals discussing cannabis-related legal and ...
Vicente LLP
Bipartisan Effort Aims to Block Federal Hemp Ban, Give States Regulatory Power - RFD-TV
A bipartisan legislative effort is underway to prevent a federal hemp ban and preserve state regulatory authority over hemp production and commerce. This initiative aims to mainta...
RFD-TV
Trump Administration Ready To Move Ahead On Marijuana Rescheduling, Four Months After President’s Executive Order, Report Says
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to advance marijuana rescheduling from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, following an executive orde...
Marijuana Moment
Youth cannabis use continues to decline following legalisation, Minnesota survey finds
A Minnesota survey reports that youth cannabis use has continued to decline following the state's legalization of adult-use cannabis. The finding suggests that legalization has no...
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New Congressional Bill Would Let State Agencies Provide Marijuana For Research, Backed By $150 Million In New Funding
A new congressional bill introduced by Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) would provide $150 million in federal funding over five years for marijuana research...
Marijuana Moment
Federal cannabis reform has “the votes,” top Dem says (Newsletter: April 22, 2026)
A top Democratic official claims federal cannabis reform legislation has sufficient votes for passage. The newsletter covers multiple cannabis policy developments including Virgin...
Marijuana Moment
Trump signs cannabis rescheduling order (Newsletter: December 19, 2025)
President Trump signed an executive order directing the rescheduling of cannabis, marking a significant federal policy shift on the classification of marijuana under the Controlle...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota teens are using less cannabis than ever, health survey finds
A Minnesota health survey shows that teenage cannabis use in the state has declined to historically low levels. The data provides insight into youth consumption patterns in Minnes...
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Youth cannabis use continues to decline in Minnesota after legalization
A Star Tribune report documents that youth cannabis use in Minnesota has continued to decline following the state's legalization of adult-use cannabis. The data suggests that lega...
Star Tribune
State's cannabis office outlines budget needs, policy plans ahead of marketplace launch
Minnesota's cannabis office has presented its budget requirements and policy priorities in preparation for the state's upcoming legal cannabis marketplace launch. The office outli...
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Congress Has The Votes To Pass Federal Marijuana Reform, Top House Democrat Says
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that Congress has sufficient votes to pass comprehensive federal marijuana reform, but Republican leadership has not allowed a vote to...
Marijuana Moment
Teen Marijuana Use Is Lower Now Than Before Legalization, Government Study From Minnesota Officials Shows
A newly published Minnesota government study shows that teen marijuana use has declined and remains lower now than before legalization, contradicting predictions from legalization...
Marijuana Moment
‘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
Marijuana use in Minnesota youth declined in 2025, according to new data - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
New data indicates that marijuana use among Minnesota youth declined in 2025. The report provides updated statistics on youth cannabis consumption patterns specific to Minnesota.
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota teen cannabis use drops 57% since 2013, survey finds
A survey indicates that cannabis use among Minnesota teenagers has declined by 57% since 2013. This finding represents a significant trend in youth substance use patterns within t...
KIMT
Federal Agencies Would Have To Study State Marijuana Laws Under New Directive From Congressional Committee
The House Appropriations Committee is expected to issue a directive requiring federal agencies to study the adequacy of state marijuana laws and assess methods for preventing dive...
Marijuana Moment
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.
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