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.
No supply, no high: Licensed cannabis retailers ready to roll with no yield - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Licensed cannabis retailers in Minnesota are prepared to begin operations despite the absence of available cannabis supply from cultivators. This creates a paradoxical situation w...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Maple Grove’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens, Marking a Turning Point in Minnesota’s Retail Landscape
Maple Grove, Minnesota has opened its first licensed cannabis dispensary, representing a milestone in the state's retail cannabis expansion. This opening reflects Minnesota's prog...
MinneapoliMedia
Two-thirds of Minnesota social equity cannabis applicants denied
Approximately two-thirds of applicants to Minnesota's social equity cannabis program have been denied. This outcome raises questions about the accessibility and effectiveness of t...
minnpost.com
Minnesota cannabis: New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota has implemented new regulatory rules that consolidate medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, and hemp operations under unified guidelines. The new rules have received ...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Now Is The Time for Latinos In Cannabis To Flex Our Power (Op-Ed)
An opinion piece by Latino Cannabis Alliance representatives highlights the underrepresentation of Latino business owners in the cannabis industry despite their significant contri...
Marijuana Moment
US (MN): New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews
Minnesota has implemented new regulatory rules that consolidate oversight of medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, and hemp operations under unified guidelines. Industry stakeh...
MMJDaily
Cannabis boom: Prairie Island Tribe to open new dispensary in Mankato
The Prairie Island Indian Community is opening a new cannabis dispensary in Mankato, Minnesota. This expansion represents growth in tribal cannabis retail operations in the state.
KIMT
Legacy Cannabis in Duluth opens for recreational sales Tuesday ... at 4:20 p.m.
Legacy Cannabis, a retail location in Duluth, Minnesota, is opening for recreational cannabis sales on Tuesday at 4:20 p.m. This represents an operational milestone for a licensed...
Star Tribune
RISE Dispensaries to Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Sales at RISE Minnesota Locations on September 17
RISE Dispensaries announced the launch of adult-use cannabis sales at its Minnesota locations beginning September 17. This represents an expansion of retail cannabis offerings to ...
GlobeNewswire
Trump Signs Order to Expand Access to Marijuana, Lower Taxes on Cannabis Businesses
This article reports on a federal executive order signed by President Trump aimed at expanding marijuana access and reducing tax burdens on cannabis businesses. The action represe...
CPA Practice Advisor
Cannabis shop sues Albert Lea over City Council’s rejection of license
A cannabis shop has filed a lawsuit against the city of Albert Lea after the City Council rejected its license application. The legal action challenges the Council's decision to d...
Star Tribune
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management now accepting applications for lower-potency hemp edible retailer, manufacturer, and wholesaler business licenses
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has resumed accepting business license applications for lower-potency hemp edible (LPHE) retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, mar...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Minnesota sets June 5 as date for cannabis license application lotteries
Minnesota has announced June 5 as the date for conducting cannabis license application lotteries. This represents a scheduled administrative action by the state to allocate initia...
CBS News
Man sues Albert Lea for blocking his cannabis dispensary from opening
A man has filed a lawsuit against the city of Albert Lea alleging that the city blocked his cannabis dispensary from opening. The case involves a dispute over local cannabis licen...
MPR News
Minnesota Officials Award State’s First Marijuana Business License
Minnesota officials have awarded the state's first marijuana business license, marking a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry development. This license award rep...
Marijuana Moment
First recreational, non-tribal owned Twin Cities dispensaries open
Two recreational cannabis dispensaries not owned by tribal entities have opened in the Twin Cities area, marking a milestone for non-tribal retail access in Minnesota. These openi...
The Minnesota Daily
Office of Cannabis Management Begins Notifying Accepted Applicants for Recreational Marijuana Licensing
The Office of Cannabis Management has begun notifying applicants who have been accepted for recreational marijuana licenses. This represents a key step in the rollout of the state...
KIMT
Fond du Lac Band signs cannabis compact with Gov. Tim Walz
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has signed a cannabis compact with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, establishing a framework for cannabis regulation within the tribe's ...
KAXE
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management submits rules for final approval
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has submitted its proposed rules for final approval, advancing the state's cannabis regulatory framework. This submission represents a ...
CBS News
Adult recreational cannabis sales begin in Willmar, Minnesota
Adult recreational cannabis sales have begun in Willmar, Minnesota, marking a new retail operation in the state's legal cannabis market. This represents an expansion of licensed r...
InForum
Grand Rapids Among MN Cities Looking at Opening Municipal Cannabis Shop
Grand Rapids, Minnesota is among several cities considering the establishment of municipal cannabis retail shops. This reflects local governments exploring direct participation in...
Lakeland PBS
Map: See where you can legally buy marijuana in Minnesota
The Star Tribune published an interactive map showing the locations where consumers can legally purchase marijuana in Minnesota. This resource provides geographic information abou...
Star Tribune
Office of Cannabis Management sets June 5 lottery for some licenses
The Office of Cannabis Management has announced a June 5 lottery date for certain cannabis licenses. This represents a routine administrative scheduling action for license allocat...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
After blocking one, Albert Lea approves its first two cannabis dispensaries
Albert Lea has approved its first two cannabis dispensaries after previously blocking a dispensary application. This represents the city's initial entry into licensing retail cann...
MPR News
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