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.
RFK And Dr. Oz Want Anti-Marijuana Groups’ Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program Dismissed
Federal health officials under the Trump administration are seeking dismissal of a lawsuit filed by marijuana legalization opponents challenging a new Medicare hemp coverage progr...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota’s first cannabis license is issued to Pine County business
Minnesota has issued its first cannabis license to a Pine County business, marking an initial milestone in the state's regulated cannabis program implementation. This represents t...
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US (MN): Albert Lea business owner urges city council to seek restored share of cannabis tax revenue
An Albert Lea, Minnesota business owner has urged the city council to pursue restoration of the municipality's share of cannabis tax revenue. This reflects ongoing discussions in ...
MMJDaily
List: Minnesota Cannabis Businesses Hit With Delivery Freeze
Minnesota cannabis businesses have been subject to a delivery freeze, restricting their ability to transport cannabis products. The freeze represents a significant operational con...
Patch
House commerce panel begins work on omnibus cannabis bill
The Minnesota House of Representatives commerce panel has begun drafting work on a comprehensive omnibus cannabis bill. This legislative effort represents a significant step in de...
Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)
Minnesota's first non-tribal recreational marijuana dispensary now open in Duluth
Minnesota's first non-tribal recreational cannabis dispensary has opened in Duluth, marking a significant milestone in the state's adult-use cannabis market implementation. This o...
CBS News
Minnesota's first cannabis business license issued to company in Pine County
Minnesota issued its first cannabis business license to a company operating in Pine County, marking a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry development. This repr...
CBS News
Governor Walz signs cannabis deal with Prairie Island Indian Community
Governor Tim Walz signed a cannabis agreement with the Prairie Island Indian Community, establishing a framework for cannabis operations on tribal lands in Minnesota. This represe...
KIMT
Someone In The Trump Administration Is ‘Holding Up’ Marijuana Rescheduling, Advisor To President Says
A Trump administration advisor claims that someone within the administration is delaying the completion of a marijuana rescheduling proposal, more than three months after Presiden...
Marijuana Moment
Lawmakers weigh delay of in-state testing for THC seltzers amid bottleneck
Minnesota lawmakers are considering postponing in-state testing requirements for THC seltzers due to laboratory capacity constraints. The delay would address a bottleneck in the s...
Axios
Minnesota’s hemp-produced THC beverage and edible industry reels from provision to outlaw products in shutdown bill
Minnesota's hemp-derived THC beverage and edible industry faces potential shutdown as a legislative provision in a shutdown bill aims to outlaw these products. The measure threate...
Eden Prairie Local News
Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC companies prepare to fight new federal law
Minnesota hemp-derived THC companies are preparing legal and advocacy responses to a new federal law affecting their industry. The article reports on the state's hemp-derived cann...
WDAY Radio
Minnesota Reopens Applications for Lower-potency Hemp Edible Companies
Minnesota has reopened applications for companies seeking to produce lower-potency hemp edible products, allowing new businesses to enter this regulated market segment. This licen...
Cannabis Equipment News
Commerce committee defeats omnibus cannabis policy bill – for now
The Minnesota House Commerce Committee defeated an omnibus cannabis policy bill in a recent vote. The defeat is characterized as temporary, suggesting potential for future reintro...
MN House of Representatives (.gov)
Recreational cannabis now sold at non-tribal dispensaries in Twin Cities
Recreational cannabis products are now available for purchase at non-tribal dispensaries operating in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. This development represents the implementa...
CBS News
Minnesota awards 75 more cannabis retail licenses
Minnesota has awarded 75 additional cannabis retail licenses as part of its ongoing regulatory rollout under the Office of Cannabis Management. This represents a significant expan...
kaaltv.com
Minnesota issues first adult-use marijuana license to a cultivator
Minnesota has issued its first adult-use marijuana cultivation license, marking a significant milestone in the state's implementation of its recreational cannabis program. This li...
MJBizDaily
Marijuana Rescheduling Appeal Process ‘Remains Pending’ Despite Trump’s Executive Order, DEA Says In New Filing
The DEA filed a status report indicating that the marijuana rescheduling appeal process remains pending despite President Trump's executive order from over three months ago direct...
Marijuana Moment
US System For Classifying Marijuana And Other Drugs Does ‘Immense Damage,’ Former DEA Senior Official Says
A former DEA senior official has published an analysis criticizing the current federal drug classification system as having fundamental flaws and causing immense damage, as the De...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota hemp farm brings right amount of fright
A Minnesota hemp farm is featured in agricultural news coverage, likely discussing the farm's operations or seasonal activities related to hemp cultivation.
Agweek
Trump puts medical cannabis protections in budget (Newsletter: April 6, 2026)
A newsletter roundup covering multiple cannabis policy developments including Trump administration budget provisions for medical cannabis protections, an FBI memo on marijuana inv...
Marijuana Moment
Local View: Minnesota can learn from others in decriminalizing cannabis
A Duluth News Tribune opinion piece discusses how Minnesota could implement cannabis decriminalization policies by studying approaches used in other states and jurisdictions.
Duluth News Tribune
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
Minnesota Cannabis Industry Builds Slowly
An article discussing the gradual development and growth trajectory of Minnesota's cannabis industry. The piece appears to cover the current state of cannabis business expansion w...
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