Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 831 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
Trump Proposes To Keep Protecting State Medical Marijuana Laws From Federal Interference While Blocking DC From Legalizing Recreational Sales
President Trump's FY2027 budget request proposes continuing congressional protections for state medical marijuana programs from federal interference while maintaining restrictions...
Marijuana Moment
Marijuana Rescheduling Could ‘Unlock Research’ To Treat Rare Diseases, Father Of Terminally Ill Child Tells Congressional Committee
A father of a terminally ill child testified before the House Small Business Committee in favor of marijuana rescheduling, arguing it could unlock research to treat rare diseases....
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota awards nearly $1M in grants, the first in programs that were part of recreational marijuana law
Minnesota has awarded nearly $1 million in grants as part of the first disbursement from programs established under the state's recreational marijuana legalization law. This repre...
Star Tribune
Big changes coming to Minnesota’s recreational marijuana proposal to address worries from hemp edibles industry
Minnesota's recreational marijuana proposal is being modified to address concerns raised by the hemp edibles industry. The changes aim to balance the legalization of adult-use can...
MinnPost
What does Trump’s Schedule III drug order mean for Minnesota marijuana businesses?
An article examining the potential implications of a Trump administration order regarding Schedule III drug classification for Minnesota's cannabis businesses and regulatory frame...
Albert Lea Tribune
How could new attorney general impact cannabis rescheduling? (Newsletter: April 3, 2026)
A newsletter covering multiple cannabis policy developments including FDA CBD guidance, marijuana legalization initiatives in Massachusetts and DC, Texas medical marijuana licensi...
Marijuana Moment
Marijuana Rescheduling Could Be Impacted If Trump Replaces Bondi As Attorney General With Zeldin
President Trump announced Attorney General Pam Bondi's departure and is considering EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin as her replacement, a change that could affect the pending federal...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota lawmakers tweak cannabis regulations as state issues first recalls
Minnesota lawmakers have adjusted cannabis regulations as the state issues its first product recalls. This development reflects ongoing refinement of the Minnesota cannabis regula...
MPR News
Minnesota cannabis: New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews
Minnesota has introduced new regulatory rules that consolidate oversight of medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, and hemp operations under unified guidance. Industry stakehold...
MSN
Federal hemp ban leaves Minnesota THC sellers in limbo
Minnesota THC sellers face regulatory uncertainty following a federal hemp ban that affects the legal status of hemp-derived cannabis products in the state. The article examines h...
MPR News
Federal bill threatens Minnesota’s hemp beverage and gummy industry
A federal bill is being proposed that would negatively impact Minnesota's hemp beverage and gummy industry. The legislation threatens the current regulatory framework that allows ...
The Minnesota Daily
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
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
DOJ cannabis rescheduling update requested by congressman (Newsletter: March 30, 2026)
A congressman has requested a Department of Justice update on cannabis rescheduling. The newsletter also covers a bipartisan Senate psychedelics bill, Mississippi's governor vetoi...
Marijuana Moment
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
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
New federal hemp THC limits would “eliminate” industry; Minnesota businesses hope Congress will repeal
Federal hemp THC limits proposed at the federal level would significantly impact the hemp industry, with Minnesota businesses advocating for Congressional repeal of the restrictio...
The Mighty 790 KFGO
AOC Slams Federal Drug Laws That Restrict Marijuana And Psychedelics Despite Their Medical Value
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the federal drug scheduling system for placing marijuana and psychedelics in the most restrictive category, arguing this classification co...
Marijuana Moment
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
Anti-Marijuana Groups File Lawsuit To Block Trump Administration’s Hemp CBD And THC Medicare Coverage Plan
A coalition of anti-marijuana advocacy groups, led by Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and nine other drug prevention organizations, filed a lawsuit on Monday to block a Trump ...
Marijuana Moment
US (MN): Governor Walz signs tribal-state cannabis compact with Leech Lake Band
Governor Tim Walz signed a tribal-state cannabis compact with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, establishing a framework for cannabis regulation and commerce on tribal lands in Minne...
MMJDaily
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
Tribal cannabis dispensaries to open across Minnesota with White Earth Nation tribal-state compact
White Earth Nation has established a tribal-state compact enabling tribal cannabis dispensaries to operate across Minnesota. This agreement represents a significant development in...
MPR News
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