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’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
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
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
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
House OKs cannabis bill with new license, streamlined supply chain - Session Daily
The Minnesota House of Representatives approved a cannabis bill that introduces a new license type and streamlines the supply chain for cannabis operations. The legislation repres...
Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)
Flame and Flora, new cannabis dispensary, opens in Prior Lake
Flame and Flora, a new cannabis dispensary, has opened in Prior Lake, Minnesota. The opening represents a local business expansion in Minnesota's regulated cannabis market.
CBS News
Minnesota cannabis testing site closure creates product delays for retailers
A cannabis testing site in Minnesota has closed, causing delays in product testing and availability for retailers operating under Minnesota's cannabis regulatory framework. The cl...
Northern News Now
Anoka opens first city-owned cannabis dispensary in Minnesota, a first in the US
Anoka, Minnesota has opened the first city-owned cannabis dispensary in the United States, marking a significant milestone in municipal cannabis retail operations. This represents...
CBS News
2 sisters open Twin Cities cannabis dispensaries designed to make women feel safe
Two sisters have opened cannabis dispensaries in the Twin Cities with a design philosophy focused on creating a welcoming environment for women customers. The dispensaries represe...
CBS News
Forest Lake mayor opens city's first cannabis dispensary in family's latest business venture
The mayor of Forest Lake, Minnesota has opened the city's first cannabis dispensary as part of a family business venture. This represents a new retail operation in the Forest Lake...
CBS News
Minnesota Testing Lab Calls it Quits, Citing State's Regulatory Framework
A Minnesota cannabis testing laboratory has ceased operations, citing challenges with the state's regulatory framework. The closure reflects tensions between testing lab operators...
Cannabis Equipment News
Dispute over jurisdiction halts Haugen from opening T’s THC, located on Leech Lake Nation
A jurisdictional dispute has prevented Haugen from opening T's THC, a cannabis retailer located on the Leech Lake Nation reservation in Minnesota. The dispute involves questions a...
Bemidji Pioneer
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