Minnesota Cannabis

In Legal Weed State, Woman Faces 30-Year Sentence Over Bong Water: ACLU Steps In

Grown Rogue Secures $800K, Vireo Forfeits 4.5M Warrants In Cannabis Shakeup—What's Next For Both?

Buy A T-shirt, Get Busted: Loophole In Minnesota Cannabis Market Could Cost Retail Operators A 5-Year Ban

Grown Rogue Secures $800K, Vireo Forfeits 4.5M Warrants In Cannabis Shakeup—What's Next For Both?

Buy A T-shirt, Get Busted: Loophole In Minnesota Cannabis Market Could Cost Retail Operators A 5-Year Ban

Former Minnesota Mayor Cleared Of Cannabis Charges, Michigan Weed Prices Drop & More

EXCLUSIVE: Can Minnesota Keep Its Cannabis Industry Local Amid Out-Of-State Pressure? Legal Expert Weighs In

Former Minnesota Mayor Cleared Of Cannabis Charges, Michigan Weed Prices Drop & More

EXCLUSIVE: Can Minnesota Keep Its Cannabis Industry Local Amid Out-Of-State Pressure? Legal Expert Weighs In

Ex-Gov. Jesse Ventura Calls For Boycott Of Minnesota State Fair Over Marijuana Ban

Minnesota Prepares For Historic Social Equity Lottery With 1,817 Applications For 280 Cannabis Licenses, Mostly Vets

Minnesota Cannabis Recent News

Minnesota Cannabis Update As Industry Prepares To Launch Retail Sales

Minnesota prepares for its 2025 cannabis market launch with new draft rules, preapproved licenses, and updated regulations...

Minnesota Opens Applications For Cannabis Business Social Equity License Preapproval

Minnesota opens social equity cannabis business license preapproval applications on July 24, with resources and support available online.

Hold My Beer: Breweries Offer THC On Tap In Minnesota, What Investors Need To Know

Breweries in Minneapolis now offer hemp-derived, THC-infused drinks on tap, thanks to a new Minnesota law effective July 1. This change allows taprooms to serve these drinks on tap, not only in cans, provided they display the required label information.

Minnesota AG Ellison Asks Judge To Dismiss Lawsuit By Cannabis Home Growers Who Want To Sell Their Excess Marijuana Without A License

A lawsuit filed in Minnesota in May in Ramsey County District Court challenged the state's restriction on unlicensed cannabis sales by home growers, citing a 120-year-old constitutional provision.The legal action targets the state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)'s interim director Charlene Briner and state Attorney General Keith Ellison.Now, AG Ellison is asking a judge to dismiss the motion brought by four residents, targeting the state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and arguing that home cultivators should be allowed to sell their excess cannabis without a state license.

Minnesota's Expungement & New Medical Marijuana Plan, Nevada Disqualifies Cannabis Lounges, Connecticut Regulates THC Drinks And More

In this weeks cannabis update: Minnesota Misses A Regulatory Spot, Nevada Disqualifies Lounges, Connecticut Regulates THC Beverages, more...

$2.5M Loan For Tribal Cannabis Facility Approved By Minnesota State Agency, Overriding Board Opposition

Minnesota IRRR approves $2.5M loan for Fond du Lac tribal cannabis facility, despite advisory board's rejection, creating 55 new jobs. Read!

Cannabis Cultivation Could Begin This Year As Minnesota Governor Signs Numerous Changes To Current Law

All Army Veterans Now Qualify For Minnesota's Social Equity Program And Medical Marijuana Is Available For Any Condition

Nearly 58,000 Misdemeanor Cannabis Convictions Expunged Under Minnesota's Marijuana Legalization Law

Minnesota has expedited the expungement with 57,780 records cleared and 213 excluded...The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) announced Monday that it completed the expungement of 57,780 records for cannabis convictions as stipulated by the state’s

Can Cannabis Growers Sell Their Excess Marijuana Without A License? Some Say Yes And Will Go To Court To Claim Their Right

Four Minnesota cannabis growers sue to overturn a state ban on selling excess harvest, citing a 1906 constitutional provision. Read more now!

Negotiations Aim To Elevate Tribal Nations In Minnesota's Cannabis Market

Ongoing tribal negotiations in Minnesota. Stay informed on key developments shaping the industry's future.Negotiations are underway in Minnesota to determine cannabis licensing for the state’s tribal nations.

Cannabis Retail In Minnesota: House Passes Bill To Accelerate Marketplace, Aiming For Early Rollout

Minnesota House approves bill to fast-track legal cannabis sales, aiming to transform the marketplace and combat illicit trade. Read now!

Weed Or Hemp? Kansas Strict THC Laws, Nebraska Cuts CBD Tax, Supply Risks In Minnesota And More

Kansas Proposes Harsh Penalties For Hemp THC Levels

Medical Marijuana Tax Holiday Expanded In D.C., States Advance Marijuana Conviction Expungements

Expanded Medical Marijuana Tax Holiday In D.C. Washington, D.C., is enhancing its medical marijuana program by extending the tax holiday from April 15 through April 28, in honor of the 4/20 holiday.

Goodness Growth Holdings Reports Q4 2023 Revenue Growth, Gross Margin And Operating Profits

Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc.,(CSE: GDNS) (OTC: GDNSF) cannabis company reported its financial results Tuesday morning for the fourth quarter and the entire fiscal year of 2023.

Green Thumb's Edge Over S&P 500 & ETFs: Cannabis Investor Confidence Propels Expansion Into Key States

Green Thumb Industries Inc. (OTC: GTBIF) is ramping up investments across Minnesota, Ohio, Virginia, Florida and Pennsylvania to gear up for recreational marijuana legalization.

Minnesota Regulators Crack Down On Sale Of Cannabis Flower Being Sold As Hemp, Violators Face $1M Fines

City-Owned Cannabis Dispensaries? Minnesota Says Yes & May Soon Open First Government-Run Weed Shop

Explore Minnesota's innovative move towards government-run cannabis dispensaries, aiming to reshape the industry and boost local economies.

Minnesota Lawmaker Wants Young-Adults To Help Create New Cannabis Laws

Minnesota Democrat Sen. Susan Pha is advocating for more youth involvement in shaping cannabis policy as the state prepares for the launch of its legal marijuana marketplace next year. Sen. Pha is working on legislation to ensure young Minnesotans have a say in issues like preventing cannabis packaging that appeals to youth. She emphasizes the importance of youth representation on the Cannabis Advisory Council, aiming for two dedicated seats for individuals aged 18 to 25. With recreational marijuana legalization in August 2023, the state is gearing up to establish 381 dispensaries to meet the demand for retail shops. The initiative aims to promote responsible cannabis use and prevent targeting of young consumers in the emerging marketplace.

Gov. Tim Walz Names Former Minneapolis City Attorney To Lead Minnesota's Cannabis Expungement Board

Gov. Tim Walz tapped former Minneapolis City Attorney James Rowader to the role of the executive director of the new Cannabis Expungement Board on Wednesday. Rowader, the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota's director of people and culture is expected to assume the new position on March 25,The board will play a critical role in addressing and reducing disparities in our criminal justice system," Walz said. "Rowader has demonstrated leadership and legal talent across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, and I'm confident in his ability to lead this work."

Gov. Waltz Stresses Importance Of Social Equity In Minnesota's Cannabis Market: Marginalized Communities Can't Be Left Behind

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed support for proposals put forth by the state cannabis regulator around social equity cannabis applicants, though calling for caution in approaching policy changes. The Office of Cannabis Management recently indicated that it is considering allowing temporary business licenses, especially for social equity applicants, and is hoping the legislature will consider changes to the licensing process enabling the program's launch in 2025. Walz emphasised that marginalised communities can't be left behind and stated that the aim is to make equity a big part of this. However, the Governor warned that the cannabis regulator needs to propose safeguarding measures to protect against lawsuits questioning preferential treatment given to certain applicants. This came as he referred to a case in federal court where a white farmer is challenging grants specifically provided to women and people of colour to assist them in purchasing initial farms, claiming that he is excluded due to his race.

Mayor And Son In Small Minnesota Town Arrested For Illegally Growing Marijuana

Minnesota Prepares For Launch Of Its Legal Cannabis Market With Pre-Licensing Property Reforms

As Minnesota prepares for the launch of licensed cannabis dispensaries in early 2025, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is advocating for legislative adjustments to streamline the process.