State agency OKs $10M loan to build cannabis operation in Grand RapidsOctober 17, 2023 5:35 PMBy Dan KrakerThe loan approved Tuesday by Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation will aid a Missouri-based company’s effort to build a $68 million cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility on the site of a long-abandoned lumber mill.
Play7min 42secMinnesota cannabis regulator on what's ahead for THC ediblesOctober 6, 2023 1:51 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin“You want to ensure that the consumers have a safe product, that what it says on the label is in the actual package,” the chief regulator of Minnesota’s fledgling THC edibles market tells MPR News, adding that her agency is ramping up inspection efforts.
Minnesota's legislative auditor to examine cannabis office director debacleOctober 3, 2023 8:25 AMBy Brian BakstThe legislative auditor’s preliminary inquiry will examine the vetting and appointment process related to the Office of Cannabis Management. It’s short of a full-blown review.
St. Paul City Council restricts cannabis, tobacco smoking in public placesSeptember 27, 2023 6:32 PMBy Melissa OlsonThe St. Paul City Council has passed an ordinance restricting smoking cannabis, tobacco and hemp products on city-controlled property. The vote passed 4-3.
Walz shifts gears on Minnesota cannabis office leaderSeptember 26, 2023 4:56 PMBy Brian BakstGov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he would look for a marijuana oversight office leader who has prior regulatory experience after his first selection of an industry insider for the new post backfired.
Walz takes responsibility for failed vetting of cannabis directorSeptember 24, 2023 12:45 PMBy Brian BakstAfter his choice to oversee legal cannabis in the state quit after one day amid media scrutiny of her background, Gov. Tim Walz said he will look into why problems weren’t discovered earlier.
Play5min 07secMinnesota cannabis boss quits after questions raised about her backgroundSeptember 22, 2023 4:41 PMBy Brian Bakst and Matt SepicErin DuPree, named Thursday to lead the Office of Cannabis Management, left the job Friday after online evidence emerged showing she sold products that had more THC than the state allowed and owed tens of thousands in debts and tax liens.
Play4min 04secCannabis company founder picked to oversee Minnesota marijuana marketSeptember 21, 2023 10:14 AMBy Brian Bakst and Mark ZdechlikGov. Tim Walz named Erin DuPree, the founder of a hemp products company, as the first leader of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management. DuPree will oversee the buildup of a retail market for legal marijuana.
Play8min 33secNavigating marijuana legalization in greater MinnesotaSeptember 18, 2023 9:00 AMBy Cathy Wurzer and Lukas LevinIt’s been more than a month since marijuana became legal in Minnesota and cities around the state are still working to integrate the new law seamlessly.
Play8min 44secExpert advice: What to do if your pet ingests marijuanaSeptember 13, 2023 11:30 AMBy Gracie Stockton, Tim Nelson, and Nicole JohnsonThere has been a major uptick in calls to the Pet Poison Helpline as marijuana has become legal in more and more states. Dr. Ahna Brutlag, Minnesota veterinary toxicologist, was a guest on Morning Edition with advice on what to do if your pet ingests cannabis.