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Marijuana in Minnesota

Recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and older is now legal in Minnesota.

Two Dakota nations sign cannabis compacts with state of Minnesota

Two Dakota nations sign cannabis compacts with state of Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed two more cannabis compacts with tribal nations — the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and the Lower Sioux Indian Community — bringing the total number of tribal‑state cannabis compacts to nine.
by Leah Lemm

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First ‘craft cannabis’ products hit recreational dispensaries in Minnesota

First ‘craft cannabis’ products hit recreational dispensaries in Minnesota

Minnesota’s “craft cannabis” market is starting to take shape as the first few products from small, independent producers make it to dispensary shelves. But producers say testing is proving to be the biggest obstacle.
by Nicole Ki

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Sen. Port carries cannabis testing bill as slow rollout of Minnesota marijuana continues

Sen. Port carries cannabis testing bill as slow rollout of Minnesota marijuana continues

“The backlog is in testing right now, but I think we're going to see, within the next few months, really a growing, blossoming array of products available around the state,” DFL state Sen. Lindsey Port told MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Gracie Stockton

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Federal hemp ban leaves Minnesota THC sellers in limbo

Federal hemp ban leaves Minnesota THC sellers in limbo

Minnesota already regulates hemp edibles, but it's unclear what Congress’ new cannabis rules mean for the state. That’s creating uncertainty for businesses that sell other hemp-derived beverages and other products.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Anoka opens Minnesota’s first government-run cannabis dispensary, one of few of its kind in country

Anoka opens Minnesota’s first government-run cannabis dispensary, one of few of its kind in country

The city of Anoka held a soft opening for its new dispensary, Anoka Cannabis Company, on Thursday. It’s believed to be one of the only city-operated cannabis stores to open in the U.S. since a city in the state of Washington opened a dispensary back in 2015.
by Nicole Ki

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What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

THC-infused drinks and snacks have soared in popularity as alcohol sales have declined in recent years. But the bill that ended the federal government shutdown this month includes a provision to ban THC products derived from hemp. The $24 billion industry is now scrambling to save itself before the ban takes effect a year from now. 
by The Associated Press

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