Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 710 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
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
This is Minnesota's first license for a recreational cannabis cultivation business - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota has issued its first recreational cannabis cultivation license, marking a significant milestone in the state's implementation of adult-use cannabis legalization. This re...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Albert Lea at odds with state law after City Council denies cannabis license
The Albert Lea City Council denied a cannabis license application, creating a conflict with Minnesota state law which allows local jurisdictions limited authority to reject licens...
MinnPost
Minn. Office of Cannabis Management issues first business license
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has issued its first business license, marking a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry implementation. This represents...
Alexandria Echo Press
UPDATE: Albert Lea City Council denies registration for first cannabis retailer
The Albert Lea City Council rejected a registration application for a cannabis retailer, marking a local government decision to deny the first cannabis retail establishment in the...
kaaltv.com
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
Minnesota’s first municipal cannabis dispensary opens in Anoka - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota's first municipally-owned cannabis dispensary has opened in Anoka, marking a significant milestone in the state's cannabis retail operations. This represents the first i...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Some aspiring marijuana business owners struggle to secure banking services in Minnesota
Aspiring marijuana business owners in Minnesota face significant challenges obtaining banking services due to federal prohibition and banking institutions' reluctance to serve can...
Star Tribune
75 applicants drawn in second lottery for Minnesota cannabis retailer licenses
Minnesota conducted a second lottery drawing that selected 75 applicants for cannabis retailer licenses. This represents the next phase of the state's adult-use cannabis licensing...
WDIO.com
Minnesota dispensaries: Albert Lea approves 2 licenses, denies Smoking Tree - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The City of Albert Lea approved two cannabis dispensary licenses while denying an application from Smoking Tree. This represents routine local licensing decisions in Minnesota's r...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
13 Minnesota cities and counties want to open government-run cannabis dispensaries
Thirteen Minnesota cities and counties have expressed interest in opening government-run cannabis dispensaries as the state develops its adult-use cannabis framework. This represe...
MPR News
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appoints Eric Taubel as cannabis office executive director
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz appointed Eric Taubel as executive director of the state's cannabis office. This appointment places Taubel in a leadership position overseeing Minnesot...
St. Cloud Times
St. Cloud Planning Commission Approves Rise Dispensary’s Request to Sell Recreational Cannabis
The St. Cloud Planning Commission approved Rise Dispensary's request to operate as a recreational cannabis retailer in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This local approval represents a step ...
KNSI
Minnesota OCM selects 75 new cannabis retailers in lottery for licenses
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management selected 75 new cannabis retailers through a lottery process to receive licenses. This represents a significant expansion of retail licen...
KTTC | Rochester, MN
249 businesses win in Minnesota’s first lottery to license cannabis businesses
Minnesota conducted its first lottery to award cannabis business licenses, with 249 businesses selected as winners. This represents a significant milestone in Minnesota's implemen...
MPR News
Minnesota "cannabusinesses" struggling to stock store shelves
Minnesota cannabis businesses are experiencing supply chain challenges that are affecting their ability to maintain adequate inventory on retail shelves. The article reports on op...
CBS News
Herbal Oasis Expands Beyond the Southeast, Launches in Minnesota with Global Reserve Distribution
Herbal Oasis, previously operating in the Southeast, has expanded into Minnesota and launched a Global Reserve distribution line. The expansion represents the company's entry into...
TMX Newsfile
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