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.
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.
Finance & Commerce
Minnesota Hemp Growers and Processors Must Apply by April 30
Minnesota hemp growers and processors face an application deadline of April 30 to maintain their licensing status. This announcement relates to compliance requirements for entitie...
Morning Ag Clips
$3.6 Million Granted by Minnesota DEED to Help State’s Cannabis Industry
Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded $3.6 million in grants to support the state's cannabis industry. The funding is intended to help d...
Cannabis Science and Technology
Trump Complains DOJ Is ‘Slow-Walking’ Marijuana Rescheduling, Four Months After He Issued An Order To Get It Done
President Trump expressed frustration that the Department of Justice is moving slowly on implementing his executive order to reschedule marijuana at the federal level, approximate...
Marijuana Moment
States Could Opt Out Of Federal Hemp THC Product Ban Under New Bipartisan Senate Bill
A new bipartisan Senate bill would allow states to opt out of a forthcoming federal ban on hemp-derived THC products that are set to be recriminalized later this year. The proposa...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota: Retailers Begin Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
Minnesota retailers have begun sales of adult-use cannabis products, marking implementation of the state's legalization framework. This represents a significant milestone in Minne...
NORML
Minnesota could soon launch its legal marijuana market. Here’s what happens next.
Minnesota is preparing to launch its legal marijuana market following recent legislative action. The article outlines the regulatory steps and timeline for implementing adult-use ...
Star Tribune
Who will be Minnesota's marijuana czar, the daunting job leading new Office of Cannabis Management?
Minnesota is seeking a leader for its newly established Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), a position described as challenging given the complexity of implementing the state's c...
MinnPost
Federal shutdown deal could kill Minnesota's hemp-derived THC market
A potential federal shutdown deal may include provisions that would impact Minnesota's hemp-derived THC market. The article discusses federal legislative actions with direct conse...
Red Lake Nation News
Bipartisan Bill To Save Hemp Industry From Renewed Federal Criminalization Could Be Filed This Week, Rand Paul Says
Senator Rand Paul announced that bipartisan legislation to prevent federal recriminalization of hemp THC products is expected to be introduced in Congress this week. The senator c...
Marijuana Moment
Blazing a trail: Cannabis business licenses have started - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota has begun issuing cannabis business licenses, marking a significant milestone in the state's implementation of its adult-use cannabis program. This represents the operat...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
US (MN): State OCM announces recipients of grant funds to help growers in the cannabis industry
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has announced recipients of grant funds designed to support cannabis growers operating in the state. The grants represent state inv...
MMJDaily
While Minnesota’s cannabis industry wades through regulations, Wisconsin’s accelerates without many
Minnesota's cannabis industry faces regulatory hurdles while Wisconsin's cannabis sector advances with fewer regulatory constraints. The article compares the divergent regulatory ...
Star Tribune
Minnesota Opens Hemp License Applications for 2023
Minnesota has opened license applications for hemp cultivation and processing in 2023, as part of the state's implementation of its hemp program. This represents a routine licensi...
Cannabis Business Times
Up in smoke: Albert Lea rejects plans for city’s first cannabis dispensary
The city of Albert Lea, Minnesota has rejected a proposal to establish the city's first cannabis dispensary. The decision represents a local government action regarding adult-use ...
Star Tribune
CannaFest to spotlight Minnesota's cannabis products
CannaFest is an event highlighting Minnesota's cannabis products and industry. The event showcases legal cannabis offerings available in the state.
kare11.com
Target Expands Involvement In Hemp THC Drinks Market With 72 New Licenses In Minnesota
Target is expanding its hemp-derived THC beverage sales in Minnesota by obtaining 72 new licenses, building on a pilot program that launched in 10 stores last year. The expansion ...
Marijuana Moment
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