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 Democrats look to reverse new federal limit on hemp-derived THC products
Minnesota Democrats are seeking to reverse a new federal limit on hemp-derived THC products. The action represents a legislative response to federal regulatory changes affecting t...
InForum
Minnesota Democrats in Congress look to reverse federal ban on hemp THC products
Minnesota congressional Democrats are seeking to reverse the federal ban on hemp-derived THC products. The effort represents a legislative push to align federal hemp policy with s...
Star Tribune
Minnesota hemp-THC producers say they’re ready to fight federal hemp ban
Minnesota hemp-THC producers are preparing to oppose potential federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC products. The article reports on industry stakeholders' readiness to engage...
MPR News
Minnesota’s THC industry forced to pivot after Trump signs bill ending shutdown
Following President Trump's signing of a bill to end the government shutdown, Minnesota's THC industry must adjust its operations and strategies in response to the policy change. ...
kaaltv.com
Federal spending bill threatens Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC industry
A federal spending bill contains provisions that could negatively impact Minnesota's hemp-derived THC industry. The bill presents regulatory or legal challenges to the current ope...
valleynewslive.com
Dabney: Congress should follow Minnesota’s lead in regulating hemp-based THC
An opinion piece by Dabney advocates for Congress to adopt regulatory approaches similar to Minnesota's framework for hemp-derived THC products. The commentary suggests Minnesota ...
Star Tribune
Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC companies prepare to fight ban on Capitol Hill
Minnesota-based hemp-derived THC companies are organizing efforts to oppose a potential federal ban on their products through advocacy on Capitol Hill. The companies are preparing...
Star Tribune
Bill to end government shutdown would be "decimation" for Minnesota hemp THC businesses, breweries, lobbyist says
A lobbyist warns that a proposed bill to end a government shutdown would severely harm Minnesota's hemp THC businesses and breweries. The statement reflects concerns from industry...
CBS News
Hemp restriction in government shutdown deal threatens Minnesota’s booming market - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
A federal government shutdown deal includes restrictions on hemp that could negatively impact Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. The provision threatens the state's growing h...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Shutdown bill a blow to MN hemp-derived THC industry
A shutdown bill is reported to have negative implications for Minnesota's hemp-derived THC industry. The article discusses how legislative action related to government shutdowns m...
minnpost.com
Local hemp producers stunned as deal to reopen government attacks hemp
A government reopening deal includes provisions that negatively impact local hemp producers in Minnesota. The policy change has surprised hemp industry stakeholders who were not a...
MPR News
Federal shutdown deal could kill Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC market
A federal shutdown deal may include provisions that would eliminate Minnesota's hemp-derived THC market. The article discusses potential federal legislative action that could impa...
Star Tribune
Sudden changes threaten to disrupt Minnesota’s hemp THC market
Minnesota's hemp THC market faces disruption due to sudden regulatory or market changes. The article reports on threats to the established hemp industry operations in the state.
MJBizDaily
Minnesota hemp retailers challenge new ban on mail-order THC edible sales
Minnesota hemp retailers are challenging a new regulatory ban that prohibits mail-order sales of THC-containing edible products. The action represents industry opposition to restr...
Star Tribune
Ellison and other AGs push for ban on ‘intoxicating hemp-derived’ THC products
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and other state attorneys general are advocating for a ban on intoxicating hemp-derived THC products. This represents a coordinated multi-...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Minnesota expands tribal cannabis partnerships with new compact
Minnesota has expanded its cannabis partnerships with tribal nations through a new compact agreement. The development represents a formal regulatory expansion of tribal cannabis a...
KTTC | Rochester, MN
Minnesota's third Tribal-state cannabis compact announced
Minnesota has announced its third tribal-state cannabis compact, expanding regulated cannabis operations on tribal lands. This agreement represents a continuation of Minnesota's f...
kare11.com
Cities test limits of Minnesota cannabis law, exposing legal gray areas
Minnesota cities are challenging the boundaries of the state's cannabis laws by testing regulatory interpretations, revealing unresolved legal ambiguities in how local jurisdictio...
minnpost.com
Minnesota’s cannabis grant program invests in communities harmed by ‘war on drugs’
Minnesota has established a cannabis grant program designed to provide financial support to communities historically harmed by drug enforcement policies. The program represents an...
MPR News
How Minnesota became the gold standard for hemp-THC sales
Minnesota has established itself as a leading jurisdiction for hemp-THC product sales, developing regulatory frameworks that serve as a model for other states. The article discuss...
CSP Daily News
Walz signs Minnesota’s second cannabis compact, opening new partnership opportunities
Governor Walz signed Minnesota's second cannabis compact, establishing a new partnership framework for the state's cannabis industry. This compact creates additional opportunities...
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Mille Lacs Band signs cannabis compact, looks to become statewide supplier
The Mille Lacs Band has signed a cannabis compact, positioning itself to become a statewide cannabis supplier in Minnesota. This agreement allows the tribe to engage in cannabis p...
MPR News
‘A patchwork of prohibition’: Cities, counties find ways to block cannabis businesses
Cities and counties across Minnesota are using local ordinances and zoning restrictions to block or limit cannabis business operations within their jurisdictions, creating inconsi...
MPR News
Minnesota’s cannabis tax will be one of the highest in the nation after 50% hike
Minnesota has implemented a 50% increase to its cannabis tax, resulting in one of the highest tax rates in the nation. This tax hike will significantly impact the state's cannabis...
Star Tribune
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