Blazing a trail: Cannabis business licenses have started

The green ceiling is cracking in Minnesota. Twenty-five months after the state legalized recreational cannabis, businesses are getting off the ground and for the first time, they're ready to open off tribal land.

Meet one of Minnesota's future cannabis retailers

At least two business owners are blazing the trail for Minnesota's recreational cannabis industry. The legalization process took 25 months, making Minnesota the third slowest too license businesses. But the first license went out this week, and FOX 9's Corin Hoggard visited what may be the first retailer to get cleared for opening.

MN cannabis requirements clash with hemp laws

Minnesota hemp businesses have to be licensed starting in October. However, it’s impossible to meet the requirement to include license numbers for all businesses involved in producing the products from seed to sale when other states don’t require the same. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains the conundrum facing business owners.

Cannabis and hemp requirements clash

Minnesota hemp businesses have to be licensed starting in October. However, it’s impossible to meet the requirement to include license numbers for all businesses involved in producing the products from seed to sale when other states don’t require the same. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains the conundrum facing business owners.