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.
New Minnesota rules threaten local THC businesses' sales, favor out-of-state operators - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
New Minnesota regulatory rules have created conditions that disadvantage local THC businesses while potentially favoring out-of-state operators in the state's cannabis market. The...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Government dealer? Minnesota cities line up to retail cannabis - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Multiple Minnesota cities are exploring or preparing to establish municipal cannabis retail operations as part of the state's adult-use legalization framework. The article examine...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota adult-use marijuana sales delayed for a predictable reason
Minnesota has delayed the start of adult-use marijuana sales, citing a reason that industry observers anticipated. The delay affects the timeline for retail operations under the s...
MJBizDaily
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
Minnesota Allows Hemp Businesses to Continue Using Out-of-State Testing Labs Until Next Year
Minnesota has granted hemp businesses an extension to continue using out-of-state testing laboratories until next year, rather than immediately requiring in-state testing complian...
Ganjapreneur
Minnesota cannabis: Lower-potency edible license applications reopened - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota has reopened license applications for lower-potency cannabis edibles, according to reporting by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul. This represents a regulatory action regarding...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Twin Cities Cannabis Sales Hit By Weeks-Long Testing Backlog
Cannabis retailers in the Twin Cities area are experiencing significant delays in product sales due to a weeks-long testing backlog at state-approved laboratories. The backlog is ...
Hoodline
Customers flock to dispensaries as recreational cannabis sales start in Twin Cities
Recreational cannabis sales have begun in the Twin Cities area, with customers visiting dispensaries to make purchases. This represents the start of legal adult-use cannabis retai...
Sahan Journal
Blazing new trails: These 13 Minnesota cities are considering municipal cannabis stores
Thirteen Minnesota cities are exploring the establishment of municipally-operated cannabis retail stores, representing a new development in local cannabis policy implementation. T...
MinnPost
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
Office of Cannabis Management reopens registration for hemp-derived businesses
The Office of Cannabis Management has reopened registration for hemp-derived businesses, allowing operators to submit new applications for licensing and compliance purposes.
kare11.com
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
Application period opens for 2026 industrial hemp program
The application period has opened for Minnesota's 2026 industrial hemp program, allowing growers and processors to submit applications for participation in the coming year. This r...
Alexandria Echo Press
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
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
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
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
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
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