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.
Dozens of cannabis businesses get green light to open following Minnesota lottery
Following a Minnesota lottery process, dozens of cannabis businesses have received approval to open. This represents the implementation of Minnesota's adult-use cannabis licensing...
MSN
Indoor cannabis processing business in Alexandria approved
An indoor cannabis processing business has been approved to operate in Alexandria, Minnesota. The approval represents a licensing action for a cannabis processing facility in the ...
Alexandria Echo Press
OCM to resume accepting applications for hemp business licenses
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced it will resume accepting applications for hemp business licenses. This follows a previous pause in the application proc...
Alexandria Echo Press
Minnesota opens hemp license applications before ban
Minnesota opened hemp license applications ahead of an impending ban on the crop. The state is allowing growers and processors to submit applications during a window before regula...
Finance & Commerce
Application Window Reopened for Cannabis License
A cannabis licensing application window has been reopened, though specific details about the licensing type, jurisdiction, and timeline are not provided in the available informati...
My KLGR
Two Dakota nations sign cannabis compacts with state of Minnesota
Two Dakota nations have signed cannabis compacts with the state of Minnesota, establishing regulatory agreements for cannabis operations within their territories. This agreement r...
MPR News
February 27 Marks The Grand Opening Of The Cannabis Co. In St. Michael Featuring Pronto Pups - 98.1
The Cannabis Co. is opening a new retail location in St. Michael, Minnesota on February 27, with a grand opening event featuring Pronto Pups food service. The event is being promo...
Minnesota's New Country
Experiment with city-owned marijuana retail begins in Minnesota
Minnesota has begun an experimental program allowing city-owned marijuana retail operations. This represents a pilot initiative to test municipal retail models within the state's ...
MJBizDaily
Cannabis-dispensary on hold, for now
A cannabis dispensary has been placed on hold pending further review or resolution of unspecified regulatory or operational issues. The article provides limited detail about the s...
The Newsleaders
Updated Guidance on Hemp Retailer Licensing Transition
The League of Minnesota Cities has issued updated guidance regarding the transition process for hemp retailer licensing in Minnesota. This guidance document provides information t...
League of Minnesota Cities
US: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa signs cannabis compact with Minnesota
The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa has signed a cannabis compact with the State of Minnesota, establishing regulatory and operational agreements for cannabis activities within tribal...
MMJDaily
Red Lake Nation to open cannabis dispensary in West St. Paul
The Red Lake Nation is planning to open a cannabis dispensary in West St. Paul, expanding tribal cannabis operations into the metropolitan area. This represents a new retail locat...
twincities.com
The rush is on to open marijuana dispensaries in Minnesota
Following Minnesota's legalization of recreational cannabis, businesses are moving quickly to establish marijuana dispensaries across the state. The article reports on the current...
Axios
Minnesota, Red Lake Band sign cannabis agreement for business partnerships
Minnesota and the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians have signed a cannabis agreement to establish business partnerships within the cannabis industry. The agreement formalizes coop...
WDIO News
US (MN): OCM accepting applications for next round of CanRenew grant funding
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is opening applications for the next round of CanRenew grant funding, which supports cannabis industry participants. This represent...
MMJDaily
Float Cannabis to lead Minnesota's 'Green Rush' with massive Rochester growing facility
Float Cannabis is developing a large-scale growing facility in Rochester, Minnesota as part of the state's adult-use cannabis market expansion. The facility represents a significa...
Post Bulletin
MN cannabis licenses being resold for large profit - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota cannabis licenses are being resold in the secondary market at significant markups above their original issuance value. The reporting highlights market dynamics around li...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota expands tribal cannabis partnerships with new compact
Minnesota has expanded its cannabis partnerships with tribal nations through a new compact agreement. The development represents a formal regulatory expansion of tribal cannabis a...
KTTC | Rochester, MN
Last Call for Minnesota Lower-Potency Hemp Edible License Applications!
Minnesota is announcing a final deadline for applications to obtain licenses for lower-potency hemp edible products. This represents a licensing opportunity for businesses seeking...
Foley Hoag
Minnesota inks third tribal-state marijuana deal, this one with Prairie Island Indian Community
Minnesota has executed a third tribal-state marijuana agreement, this time with the Prairie Island Indian Community. This represents another step in implementing tribal-state cann...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Recreational cannabis business owners say supply shortage, OCM delays to blame for empty shelves
Recreational cannabis retailers in Minnesota report empty shelves and attribute the shortages to limited supply and delays from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) in processi...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Minnesota's third Tribal-state cannabis compact announced
Minnesota has announced its third tribal-state cannabis compact, expanding regulated cannabis operations on tribal lands. This agreement represents a continuation of Minnesota's f...
kare11.com
State signs cannabis agreement with third tribal nation
Minnesota has signed a cannabis agreement with a third tribal nation, expanding regulatory cooperation between state and tribal governments. The agreement represents progress in c...
MPR News
New tribal cannabis compact signed for recreational dispensary supply - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
A new tribal cannabis compact has been signed to establish supply arrangements for recreational cannabis dispensaries in Minnesota. The agreement involves tribal nations and addre...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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