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.
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
Bill to federally legalize cannabis filed in Senate (Newsletter: July 17, 2026)
A bill to federally legalize cannabis has been filed in the U.S. Senate. The newsletter also covers rescheduling opponents seeking to block marijuana companies from legal action, ...
Marijuana Moment
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 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
Senate Democrats File Bill To Fully Legalize Marijuana Under Federal Law As Trump Moves To Merely Reclassify It
Senate Democrats have introduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), a comprehensive federal legalization bill led by Senators Cory Booker, Chuck Schumer, and ...
Marijuana Moment
Congressional Researchers Lay Out Lawmakers’ Options To Address Gun Ban For Marijuana Users Following Supreme Court Ruling
Congressional researchers have published analysis outlining legislative options for lawmakers following a recent Supreme Court decision that unanimously ruled the federal gun ban ...
Marijuana Moment
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
Some Minnesota hemp-derived THC businesses prep for pot pivot
Minnesota hemp-derived THC businesses are preparing to transition into the recreational cannabis market as Minnesota's adult-use cannabis program develops. The article covers how ...
CBS News
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
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
Major Banking Group Pushes Congress To Pass Bill Easing Marijuana Businesses’ Access To Financial Services
The American Bankers Association is urging Congress to pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act to provide legal clarity and enable marijuana businesses to access f...
Marijuana Moment
The U.S. Opens Its Medical Marijuana Market to Global Trade (For Now); Broader Marijuana Rescheduling on Deck
The United States has opened its medical marijuana market to international trade, marking a significant shift in federal policy. The article discusses this development alongside o...
Harris Sliwoski LLP
Cannabis Law & Policy: Minnesota Attorney Jason Tarasek Presents on Cannabis and Hemp Business Opportunities at Lucky Leaf Expo Minneapolis
Minnesota attorney Jason Tarasek presented on cannabis and hemp business opportunities at the Lucky Leaf Expo in Minneapolis, hosted by Vicente LLP. The event featured discussion ...
Vicente LLP
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
House Passes Youth Safety Bill That Could Complicate Marijuana Businesses’ Online Outreach
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act with a 267-117 vote, which could restrict how legal marijuana businesses advertise and con...
Marijuana Moment
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
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 Regulators Launch Effort To Catch Retailers Selling Illegal Marijuana As 'Hemp' Flower
Minnesota regulators have initiated an enforcement effort to identify and stop retailers who are illegally selling marijuana products mislabeled as hemp flower. This action addres...
Marijuana Moment
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