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.
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
Military Veterans Could Get Medical Marijuana Recommendations Through The VA Under New Congressional Amendment
Bipartisan congressional representatives have filed an amendment that would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide medical marijuana recommendations to military veter...
Marijuana Moment
Some East Grand Forks businesses must register with city to sell low-potency hemp products
East Grand Forks has implemented a registration requirement for businesses selling low-potency hemp products within city limits. This local regulatory measure establishes a licens...
Grand Forks Herald
Minnesota Governor Selects Top Marijuana Regulator For The State
Minnesota's governor has selected a top marijuana regulator to lead the state's cannabis regulatory framework. This appointment represents a significant step in Minnesota's implem...
Marijuana Moment
Multiple cannabis retailers now open across Minnesota
Cannabis retailers have begun opening at multiple locations across Minnesota, marking progress in the state's recreational cannabis market rollout. This represents implementation ...
kare11.com
Target Is Launching Hemp THC Drink Sales In Three Of The U.S.’s Most Populous States
Target is expanding its hemp-derived THC beverage sales to three additional populous states, building on a pilot program it launched in Minnesota last year, despite an anticipated...
Marijuana Moment
Congressional Report Explains Implications—And Limitations—Of Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move For Users And Industry
Congressional researchers have released a report analyzing the implications of the Trump administration's marijuana rescheduling action, clarifying that while certified medical ca...
Marijuana Moment
US (MN): Renville County approves its first permit for growing cannabis outdoors
Renville County in Minnesota has approved its first permit for outdoor cannabis cultivation. This marks a local licensing milestone under Minnesota's regulated cannabis framework.
MMJDaily
Marijuana Opponents File Lawsuit To Block Trump Administration’s Federal Rescheduling Move
Marijuana reform opponents, including Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA), have filed a lawsuit challenging the Tru...
Marijuana Moment
White House Raises Alarm About ‘High-Potency’ Marijuana And Its Marketing In New National Drug Strategy
The White House released a new National Drug Control Strategy raising concerns about high-potency marijuana products and their marketing, while noting that international cartels e...
Marijuana Moment
Bipartisan Senators React To Trump’s Marijuana Move, With A GOP Lawmaker Saying Her Friends Use It Medically
Bipartisan U.S. senators are responding to the Trump administration's federal rescheduling of cannabis, with Democrats arguing the reform is insufficient, some Republicans express...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota’s retail marijuana rules sent for final approval before license rollout - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota's retail marijuana rules have been sent for final approval ahead of the state's license rollout process. This represents a critical regulatory step in implementing Minne...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The legal weed market in Minnesota gets closer as state issues first license
Minnesota has issued its first cannabis license, marking a significant step toward establishing a legal adult-use cannabis market in the state. This milestone indicates regulatory...
MSN
Renville County approves its first permit for growing cannabis outdoors
Renville County has approved its first permit for outdoor cannabis cultivation, representing a local licensing milestone in Minnesota. This approval reflects the county's implemen...
West Central Tribune
Notice of Publication for Public Comment Announced by White Earth Nation
The White Earth Nation has announced a Notice of Publication for Public Comment regarding cannabis-related matters. This notice indicates a formal public comment period is underwa...
Cannabis Science and Technology
DEA Clarifies That The Synthetic Cannabis Compound HHC Is Federally Banned, And Doesn’t Count As Legal Hemp
The DEA has clarified that hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), a synthetically produced cannabinoid derived from cannabis plant components, is a Schedule I controlled substance under feder...
Marijuana Moment
DOJ rethinks cannabis & gun prosecutions (Newsletter: May 1, 2026)
The Department of Justice is reconsidering its approach to cannabis and gun-related prosecutions. The newsletter covers multiple federal cannabis policy developments including a T...
Marijuana Moment
Weed Wishes begins cannabis sales at their Cook shop
Weed Wishes has launched cannabis sales operations at its retail location in Cook, Minnesota. This represents a new retail opening for the business in the state.
The Timberjay
Minnesota Court of Appeals hears challenge to Albert Lea City Council's vote on cannabis shop registration
The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments in a case challenging Albert Lea City Council's decision regarding cannabis shop registration. The case involves a dispute over the ...
Albert Lea Tribune
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management issues first business license
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has issued its first business license, marking a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry implementation. This repr...
WDIO.com
House Passes Farm Bill Including Hemp Provisions, But Without Delaying THC Product Ban Scheduled For This Year
The U.S. House of Representatives passed agriculture legislation containing provisions to reduce regulatory burdens for industrial hemp producers, but the bill does not include la...
Marijuana Moment
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THC Minnesota tracks regulatory and market developments across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry, from Office of Cannabis Management licensing and rulemaking to legislation, enforcement actions, and court rulings. Every summary links to its original source. Explore the historical timeline, browse consumer guides, or compare products across licensed dispensaries.