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.
Fetterman Praises Trump’s Marijuana And Psychedelics Reform Moves
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) publicly praised President Trump's administration for its efforts to federally reschedule marijuana and expand therapeutic access to psychedelics, fr...
Marijuana Moment
Farmington Growers Sue Township Over Cannabis Denial
Farmington Growers has filed a lawsuit against Farmington Township regarding the denial of a cannabis cultivation or retail license application. The case represents a local legal ...
Hoodline
House Votes To Let Military Veterans Get Medical Marijuana Recommendations From VA Doctors
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to allow military veterans to receive medical marijuana recommendations from Department of Veterans Affairs doctors, with the measure propo...
Marijuana Moment
Congressional Committee Votes To Block Marijuana Rescheduling, Even As Trump Administration Moves Forward With The Reform
The House Appropriations Committee voted to include a provision in a funding bill that would block federal rescheduling of marijuana, contradicting the Trump administration's stat...
Marijuana Moment
It’s ‘About Damn Time’ The Federal Government Catches Up To Voters On Marijuana Legalization, Congresswoman Says
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, joined other members of Congress at a press conference to advocate for federal marijuana legalization beyond...
Marijuana Moment
Albert Lea approves two of three cannabis businesses
Albert Lea city officials approved licenses for two of three cannabis businesses that applied to operate in the city. The decision reflects local regulatory action on cannabis ret...
KTTC
Minnesota's Recreational Marijuana Market Launches, With First Sales At Non-Tribal Dispensaries
Minnesota has launched its recreational marijuana market with first sales occurring at non-tribal dispensaries. This marks a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management now accepting applications
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has begun accepting applications, likely for cannabis business licenses or related permits as part of Minnesota's cannabis regula...
WDIO.com
Minnesota’s Top Cannabis Regulator Resigns; Adult-Use Sales Launch Date Still Unknown
Minnesota's top cannabis regulator has resigned, leaving uncertainty about the timeline for adult-use cannabis sales launches in the state. The departure occurs as Minnesota conti...
Cannabis Business Times
Minnesota cannabis office ends license preapproval process - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has discontinued its license preapproval process for cannabis applicants. This change affects how businesses apply for and receiv...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Erin DuPree named Minnesota's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management
Erin DuPree has been appointed as Minnesota's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), a newly established state agency tasked with overseeing cannabis regulatio...
CBS News
Meet the woman tapped to lead Minnesota's new cannabis agency
Minnesota has selected a woman to lead the state's newly established cannabis regulatory agency. This appointment represents a key milestone in implementing Minnesota's cannabis p...
kare11.com
Minnesota’s first cannabis lounge opens on tribal land
Minnesota's first cannabis lounge has opened on tribal land, marking a significant milestone for the state's cannabis industry. The lounge represents an expansion of cannabis cons...
MJBizDaily
Congressional Committee Directs DEA To Crack Down On Unregulated Cannabis Products That ‘Threaten Consumer Safety’
The House Appropriations Committee is expected to approve a Fiscal Year 2027 spending bill that directs the DEA to take enforcement action against unregulated cannabinoid products...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota’s Cannabis Industry Is Stuck Between Bold Vision and Operational Reality (Opinion)
An opinion piece examines the gap between Minnesota's cannabis industry ambitions and current operational challenges. The article discusses tensions between regulatory expectation...
Cannabis Business Times
DEA Announces New Marijuana Registration Forms For Manufacturing, Distribution And Testing Businesses
The DEA has announced new federal registration forms for state-licensed medical marijuana manufacturers, distributors, and testing businesses, expanding beyond the dispensary-only...
Marijuana Moment
ANANG Native Cannabis Company Opens Tasting Lounge Behind Black Bear Casino In Carlton
ANANG Native Cannabis Company has opened a tasting lounge at a location near Black Bear Casino in Carlton, Minnesota. The lounge represents a retail expansion for the Native Ameri...
Duluth Country Radio
New ATF Gun Form Recognizes Medical Marijuana’s Federally Legal Status Under Trump’s Rescheduling Move
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has proposed revising Form 4473, the federal gun purchase form, to acknowledge medical marijuana's federally legal st...
Marijuana Moment
Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move Is A ‘Step Forward,’ But Still ‘Falls Well Short’ Of Needed Changes (Op-Ed)
Paul Armentano of NORML offers commentary on the Trump administration's decision to reschedule cannabis, characterizing it as a historic first step in federal policy reform while ...
Marijuana Moment
Cannabis Farm And Training Facility Coming To Near North Minneapolis
A cannabis farm and training facility is being developed in the Near North Minneapolis area. The project appears to aim at both commercial cannabis production and workforce develo...
Hoodline
Minnesota Cannabis Businesses Can Level Up by Being Efficient
An article discussing operational efficiency strategies for Minnesota cannabis businesses to improve competitiveness and performance in the state's emerging cannabis market.
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St. Cloud cannabis dispensary opens to eager customers
A cannabis dispensary has opened in St. Cloud, Minnesota, serving customers in the region. The opening reflects the expansion of Minnesota's licensed cannabis retail market.
MPR News
Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Bill To Legalize Psilocybin Therapy
Minnesota House lawmakers passed an amendment legalizing regulated therapeutic psilocybin use for adults 21 and older, with a 114-15 floor vote on Thursday. The amendment was adde...
Marijuana Moment
White House Drug Czar Clarifies That Marijuana Is ‘Still Illegal’ Following Trump Administration’s Rescheduling Move
The White House drug czar Sara Carter Bailey clarified that the Trump administration's rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III does not legalize cannabis broadly, stating it rem...
Marijuana Moment
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