Minnesota cannabis

Minnesota’s journey toward a recreational cannabis market hit a roadblock Monday when a local judge delayed the state's first lottery for cannabis business licenses. The decision follows lawsuits filed by applicants who claim they were unfairly excluded from the process, reported The...

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota is defending Jessica Beske, a Fargo woman facing up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine over bong water allegedly found in her possession. The case has sparked significant attention and raised concerns about Minnesota's law enforcement...

Grown Rogue International Inc. (CSE:GRIN) (OTC:GRUSF) a craft cannabis company based in Oregon's Rogue Valley announced the termination of its advisory agreement with Vireo Growth Inc. (CSE:VREO) (OTCQX:VREOF) as of September 30, 2024.  Get Benzinga’s exclusive analysis and the top news...

Minnesota's budding cannabis market is facing regulatory hurdles as businesses attempt to exploit legal loopholes, sparking action from the state's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).  With cannabis licenses set to be issued in 2024, investors should be aware of the significant challenges...

This are some of the local cannabis news from this past few days to help you keep up to date with this dynamic industry: Cannabis Cultivation Case Against Former Mayor Dismissed In a surprising turn, prosecutors dismissed the case against Scott Robertson, the former mayor of Winnebago, Minnesota...

As Minnesota prepares to roll out its cannabis licensing in 2025, the influx of out-of-state applicants to the social equity business licenses has raised a few eyebrows and sparked debate over who will participate in and profit from the state’s burgeoning legal weed industry. Mitchel Chargo,...

Former Minnesota governor, ex navy seal and longtime cannabis advocate Jesse Ventura announced he will not attend this year’s Minnesota State Fair -although he was planning to- because of the fair’s continued ban on marijuana. The ban is standing despite the state’s 2023...

In Minnesota, thousands of applicants will be competing for social equity licenses as the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) prepares for its first-ever lottery to distribute licenses. These licenses will grant 280 fortunate winners the ability to grow, process, and sell cannabis, selected from a...

Adults in Minnesota can legally possess and use recreational cannabis though the state has not yet launched its retail market, which is planned for next year. To that end, more than 3,100 licenses for social equity were pre-approved, and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) shared a 110-page...

Since July 24th, prospective cannabis business owners verified as social equity applicants were instructed to submit applications for cannabis business license preapproval through the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management's (OCM) website. This marks a crucial step for those wishing to participate...

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. Dan Schnabel, taproom manager at Headflyer...

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...

There’s been some interesting developments in the cannabis regulatory landscape this days. Here are a few. Minnesota Missed A Spot When it comes to regulating cannabis, you never know where the incongruence is going to appear. Minnesota’s pardons and record clearing have created a...

The Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRR) has decided to proceed with a $2.5 million loan to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. This decision supports the establishment of a cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility on tribal land, despite the...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) signed a cannabis policy bill recently that included many significant changes to the adult-use cannabis law. The Governor's signature comes about a week after Minnesota regulatorspassed these changes at the end of this session. Among the most important included all...