Jesse Ventura announces launch of cannabis line
Former Minnesota governor and longtime marijuana advocate Jesse Ventura announced the launch of his new cannabis brand on Wednesday.
Former Minnesota governor and longtime marijuana advocate Jesse Ventura announced the launch of his new cannabis brand on Wednesday.
Minnesota marijuana lottery has some seeing green
Minnesota’s marijuana law is changing to give businesses a head start on next year, but a license lottery has some people green with envy.
Minnesota’s marijuana law is changing to give businesses a head start on next year, but a license lottery has some people green with envy.
New recreational cannabis dispensary set to open south of Twin Cities metro
The Prairie Island Indian Community announced plans on Thursday to open up the closest recreational cannabis dispensary to the Twin Cities metro.
The Prairie Island Indian Community announced plans on Thursday to open up the closest recreational cannabis dispensary to the Twin Cities metro.
Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
State warns Minnesota sellers about cannabis flower sales
In its warning, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management said it has received complaints that some shops have been selling cannabis flower labeled as "hemp flower." Hemp flower is legal to sell and looks similar to cannabis flower, but contains significantly less THC.
In its warning, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management said it has received complaints that some shops have been selling cannabis flower labeled as "hemp flower." Hemp flower is legal to sell and looks similar to cannabis flower, but contains significantly less THC.
MN's marijuana rules coming into clearer focus, but retail sales may be later than expected
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management introduced a bill to the Minnesota Legislature this week to change a few rules and give recreational marijuana businesses a head start.
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management introduced a bill to the Minnesota Legislature this week to change a few rules and give recreational marijuana businesses a head start.
Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Cannabis Expungement Board Director named by Gov. Walz
The director of the agency tasked with reviewing eligible felony and misdemeanor-level cannabis-related convictions for expungement has been appointed.
The director of the agency tasked with reviewing eligible felony and misdemeanor-level cannabis-related convictions for expungement has been appointed.
FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug class: Key takeaways
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
Minnesota Marijuana: Inside the emerging world of homegrown weed
A bookshelf covers an entire wall in Bob Walloch’s Minneapolis home. From floor to ceiling, it’s filled with popular novels, art pieces and family photos. However, with one swift pull, Walloch reveals a hidden passageway to his personal crop of homegrown marijuana.
A bookshelf covers an entire wall in Bob Walloch’s Minneapolis home. From floor to ceiling, it’s filled with popular novels, art pieces and family photos. However, with one swift pull, Walloch reveals a hidden passageway to his personal crop of homegrown marijuana.
The growing market of homegrown marijuana
A bookshelf covers an entire wall in Bob Walloch?s Minneapolis home. From floor to ceiling, it?s filled with popular novels, art pieces and family photos. However, with one swift pull, Walloch reveals a hidden passageway to his personal crop of homegrown marijuana.
A bookshelf covers an entire wall in Bob Walloch?s Minneapolis home. From floor to ceiling, it?s filled with popular novels, art pieces and family photos. However, with one swift pull, Walloch reveals a hidden passageway to his personal crop of homegrown marijuana.
Saliva drug testing could become new pre-employment alternative
A new kind of pre-employment drug test could soon be available for Minnesota employers.
A new kind of pre-employment drug test could soon be available for Minnesota employers.
MN Legislature off to the races on school safety, marijuana, sports betting
Marijuana, school safety, and sports betting are on the agenda for Minnesota lawmakers in the early days of the 2024 legislative session.
Marijuana, school safety, and sports betting are on the agenda for Minnesota lawmakers in the early days of the 2024 legislative session.
Minnesota DFL challenges Legal Marijuana Now Party status, allege law violations
In 2022, the Legal Marijuana Now Party fielded 12 candidates for office, which makes its claims of holding 76 conventions - all within a one-hour window on one day - "incredulous," according to the DFL allegations.
In 2022, the Legal Marijuana Now Party fielded 12 candidates for office, which makes its claims of holding 76 conventions - all within a one-hour window on one day - "incredulous," according to the DFL allegations.
Osseo looks to establish municipal cannabis shop
With just over 2,500 residents, the City of Osseo is known as a quiet, safe suburb, but city council member Mark Schulz wants it to be known for something else.
With just over 2,500 residents, the City of Osseo is known as a quiet, safe suburb, but city council member Mark Schulz wants it to be known for something else.
Osseo looks to create city-owned cannabis dispensary
Osseo is looking to establish a city-owned marijuana dispensary, hoping to be the first in the state to do so. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has more.
Osseo is looking to establish a city-owned marijuana dispensary, hoping to be the first in the state to do so. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has more.
THC drinks takeoff in Minnesota with boost from 'Dry January'
A new law legalize recreational cannabis cleared the way for liquor stores to sell low dose, hemp-derived edibles late last spring and since then, their popularity in Minnesota has only increased.
A new law legalize recreational cannabis cleared the way for liquor stores to sell low dose, hemp-derived edibles late last spring and since then, their popularity in Minnesota has only increased.
THC drink sales high in Minnesota
Since the legalization of recreational marijuana cleared several hurdles for manufacturers, THC-infused drinks have become a popular product in Minnesota.
Since the legalization of recreational marijuana cleared several hurdles for manufacturers, THC-infused drinks have become a popular product in Minnesota.
MN cannabis management appointment failed standard processes, audit says
An audit found the process leading up to the first Office of Cannabis Management director appointment failed to follow normal background check procedures and effectively communicate between departments.
An audit found the process leading up to the first Office of Cannabis Management director appointment failed to follow normal background check procedures and effectively communicate between departments.
Marijuana odor not probable cause for a police search: Court
A traffic stop that ultimately netted a pistol and marijuana in 2021 was contested after police used the odor of marijuana alone as probable cause to search a vehicle.
A traffic stop that ultimately netted a pistol and marijuana in 2021 was contested after police used the odor of marijuana alone as probable cause to search a vehicle.