[PRESS RELEASE] – ROSEVILLE, Minn., Sept. 1, 2026 – True North Analytical has officially opened its doors in Roseville, providing a critical solution to Minnesota's expanding cannabis industry. As the state's first laboratory dedicated 100% to cannabis and hemp testing, the facility offers the scientific rigor required to meet Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) standards.
"Cannabis products deserve the same safety standards consumers expect from food and medicine," said Stephanie Fettig-Scholl, the laboratory's owner and founder. "Our role is to provide the science and testing that helps ensure consumers can trust what they are putting into their bodies"
Minnesota's cannabis industry continues to grow, and every regulated cannabis product sold in Minnesota must undergo laboratory testing before reaching consumers.
"Cannabis may be a new regulated industry in Minnesota, but the science behind accurate testing is not,” Fettig-Scholl said. “Our team applies years of laboratory experience to every sample we test.”
True North Analytical currently offers the following types of cannabis testing:
- Potency
- Microbials
- Pesticide Residue
- Heavy Metals
- Residual Solvent
- Terpene Analysis
- Water Activity
- Mycotoxins
- Foreign Material
True North Analytical's laboratory maintains the state-mandated 10-day turnaround time, addressing a significant pain point for store owners and producers facing testing backlogs and product scarcity. Through reporting, systematic use of laboratory data supports continuous improvement in product quality and consistency.
"Our lab is maintaining the turnaround required by the state, and the quality of our testing is what allows the industry to grow responsibly," Fettig-Scholl said. "However, the fastest test is meaningless if it isn't accurate. Accuracy matters because businesses and consumers rely on results to make important decisions. That's the commitment we've made at True North."
For more information or to learn more about cannabis testing, visit https://truenorthanalytical.com/.
