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Minnesota Governor Signs Tribal Cannabis Compact Allowing Off-Reservation Dispensaries

The White Earth Nation has the approval to open cannabis dispensaries throughout Minnesota in the first tribal-state compact of its kind.

May 21, 2025

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Minnesota Lawmakers Agree on Cannabis Law Changes, Send Bill to Governor

The legislation aims to make six key changes to the state’s adult-use law signed by Gov. Tim Walz two years ago; local control provisions excluded.

May 20, 2025

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Minnesota Governor, Legislative Leaders to Increase Cannabis Excise Tax in Budget

Gov. Tim Walz and caucus leaders announced that, as part of their bipartisan agreement, they will raise the 10% rate before adult-use sales even launch.

May 16, 2025

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Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Set Date for Adult-Use License Lotteries

The lotteries are for social equity and general applicants for three of the state’s limited license types.

May 5, 2025

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Island Peži Unveils Cannabis Cultivation Site in Minnesota

The Prairie Island Indian Community’s cannabis venture in Minnesota is opening a 13-acre campus to produce more than 10,000 pounds annually.

February 13, 2025

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Minnesota’s Top Cannabis Regulator Resigns; Adult-Use Sales Launch Date Still Unknown

Charlene Briner, the Office of Cannabis Management’s interim director, is stepping down as adult-use regulations remain unfinalized.

January 7, 2025

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Bat Poop Fatalities, Farm Bill Extension Lead CBT’s Top Stories in December

Illinois legislation to regulate hemp products, the DEA’s subpoena blunder and Minnesota’s unknown launch were among the most-read articles this month.

December 26, 2024

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Minnesota’s Top Cannabis Magnate Won’t Entertain Adult-Use Sales Launch Date

Office of Cannabis Management head Charlene Briner said the state’s regulators are ‘not going to anticipate’ a specific date for dispensary sales to commence.

December 19, 2024

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Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Kill License Preapproval Process for Social Equity Applicants

A lottery for social equity and other applicants is tentatively scheduled for May or June, pushing a potential adult-use sales launch to late 2025.

December 11, 2024

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A Legal Tug of War on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Regulations

As states crack down on hemp-derived products, challengers see mixed results in battling the new laws in court. Here’s a closer look at recent and pending cases.

October 22, 2024

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Kamala Harris Picks Pro-Cannabis Minnesota Governor as Running Mate

Gov. Tim Walz has a long track record of supporting cannabis reform, including during his 12 years as a U.S. House member.

August 6, 2024

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Minnesota to Open Social Equity Cannabis Business License Preapproval Window on July 24

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will open the cannabis business license preapproval window on July 24 for applicants who have been verified that they meet social equity eligibility requirements. This is the next step applicants need to take to be considered in the launch of Minnesota’s new cannabis industry.

July 12, 2024