Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 829 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
State cannabis board brings record relief directly to the community - Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Minnesota's state cannabis board has distributed record-level relief funding or support directly to communities. The article highlights the board's efforts to bring cannabis-relat...
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Bill Merging Medical & Adult-Use Supply Chains
Minnesota legislators have passed a cannabis bill that integrates the state's medical and adult-use cannabis supply chains into a unified system. This legislative action represent...
Ganjapreneur
Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board Felony Records - Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
The Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board is addressing felony records related to cannabis convictions. This appears to be part of Minnesota's social equity efforts in cannabis reg...
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
As Minnesota hemp industry booms, Joe Radinovich chosen to lead trade organization
Joe Radinovich has been selected to lead a Minnesota hemp industry trade organization as the state's hemp sector experiences significant growth. This leadership appointment reflec...
Pioneer Press
Minnesota’s first micro-cannabis retailer sues Albert Lea over registration denial
Minnesota's first micro-cannabis retailer has filed a lawsuit against the city of Albert Lea over the denial of its registration. The case involves a dispute between a cannabis bu...
KTTC | Rochester, MN
Minnesota Senate Approves Omnibus Marijuana Bill
The Minnesota Senate approved an omnibus marijuana bill, representing a significant legislative action on cannabis policy in Minnesota. The bill addresses multiple aspects of cann...
The Marijuana Herald
Minnesota Has Issued 135 Cannabis Business Licenses Including Nearly 100 Retail Locations
Minnesota has issued 135 cannabis business licenses, including nearly 100 retail locations, as the state continues implementing its adult-use cannabis program. This milestone repr...
The Marijuana Herald
Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board Public Event - Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
The Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board is hosting a public event. Details about the specific date, location, and agenda are not provided in the available summary.
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
First state-licensed micro cannabis dispensary reflects on one month of business
A state-licensed micro cannabis dispensary shares its operational experiences one month after opening for business. The article reflects on early business performance and operatio...
MPR News
Minnesota Is On The Cusp Of Making Psychedelic Medicine Available (Op-Ed)
An op-ed by Jessica Nielson of the Minnesota Psychedelic Medicine Task Force discusses the potential implementation of a psilocybin therapeutic access program in Minnesota, follow...
Marijuana Moment
Office of Cannabis Management Brings Listening Tour to St. Cloud Saturday
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management is conducting a listening tour event in St. Cloud on Saturday to gather public input on cannabis policy and regulation. This is part of O...
KNSI
North Mankato’s First Medical and Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Set to Open
North Mankato is preparing to open its first medical and recreational cannabis dispensary, marking an expansion of retail cannabis access in southern Minnesota. This development r...
Southern Minnesota News
Minnesota Marijuana Sales Reach New Monthly High in May as Retail Market Nears 300 Licensed Businesses
Minnesota's legal marijuana market achieved its highest monthly sales total in May, with the state's retail sector approaching 300 licensed businesses. This milestone reflects con...
The Marijuana Herald
Minnesota Marijuana Sales Near $40 Million in First Two Months of 2026, Retail Store Count Reaches Well Over 100
Minnesota's legal cannabis market generated nearly $40 million in sales during the first two months of 2026, with the state's licensed retail network expanding to over 100 stores....
The Marijuana Herald
Minneapolis Planning Commission Advances Plan for Cannabis Training College in Near North
The Minneapolis Planning Commission has advanced a proposal for a cannabis training college to be established in the Near North neighborhood. This action represents progress towar...
The Marijuana Herald
Minnesota Legislature Passes Omnibus Cannabis Bill, Sending it to Governor Walz
The Minnesota Legislature has passed an omnibus cannabis bill and forwarded it to Governor Tim Walz for signature. This legislative action represents a significant development in ...
The Marijuana Herald
Mayor of Forest Lake opens city's first cannabis dispensary
The Mayor of Forest Lake has opened the city's first cannabis dispensary, marking a milestone for the Minnesota municipality. This represents local regulatory implementation of Mi...
CBS News
Anoka opens first municipal cannabis dispensary in US
Anoka, Minnesota has opened the first municipal cannabis dispensary operated by a U.S. city government. The dispensary represents a novel approach to cannabis retail in the state,...
CBS News
Minnesota medical cannabis dispensaries set for recreational sales
Minnesota's medical cannabis dispensaries are preparing to transition to recreational sales operations. This represents a significant expansion of the state's cannabis market foll...
CBS News
UPDATE: These Winona area businesses have received cannabis licenses
Cannabis retailers and other business licensees in the Winona area have received state-approved licenses. This update reflects continued implementation of Minnesota's adult-use ca...
Winona Daily News
Deadline to Grow Minnesota Hemp Extended
Minnesota has extended the deadline for hemp growers to begin cultivation operations. The article indicates a regulatory extension affecting hemp industry participants in the stat...
WJON
Guidance Memo | GM-2026-02
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued Guidance Memo GM-2026-02 requiring all cannabis retailers, microbusinesses, mezzobusinesses, and medical cannabis combinatio...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Fewer cannabis testing labs as products increase in MN - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota is experiencing a mismatch between growing cannabis product inventory and a declining number of testing laboratories available to certify those products. This shortage c...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota Lab Closes Cannabis Testing Program Following License Suspension
A Minnesota cannabis testing laboratory has closed its testing program after its license was suspended by state regulators. The closure affects cannabis businesses relying on the ...
Ganjapreneur
About THC Minnesota News
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.