Marijuana businesses struggle with banking
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The federal government frowns on cannabis products, making a lot of banks shy away from working with the cannabis industry.

Marijuana: Cities debate public usage policy
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As recreational marijuana legalization takes effect Aug. 1, communities around the Twin Cities metro are deciding whether or not to ban public consumption, and how to enforce the policies enacted.

Should smoking marijuana be allowed on sidewalks, in parks? Minnesota cities consider bans

In August, marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota for recreational use. Multiple cities across the state are considering whether to place restrictions on cannabis use in public places.

MN cities consider cannabis restrictions
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A number of Minnesota cities are considering bans on the use of cannabis in public spaces as a major date for marijuana legalization in Minnesota nears.

No more testing? Cannabis legalization complicates HR policies

The law legalizing recreational marijuana in Minnesota creates major changes when it comes to drug testing by businesses.

Cannabis and Human Resources make exceptions
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The law legalizing recreational marijuana in Minnesota creates major changes when it comes to drug testing by businesses, and companies? HR departments are trying to sift through official changes.

THC drinks taking off, attracting major retailers under new law

Cub Foods is the second biggest grocery chain in the Twin Cities and as soon as this weekend, its liquor stores will start selling THC drinks.

THC drinks increasingly available in stores
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With the legalization of recreational cannabis becoming law on Aug. 1, grocery stores such as CUB Foods are now adding THC-infused drinks to their liquor store aisles.

New laws mean THC gummies should now be safer in Minnesota

The content of cannabis products in Minnesota should be safer now than a couple of months ago because of new testing rules.

THC gummies may be safer now in MN
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The content of cannabis products in Minnesota should be safer now than a couple of months ago because of new testing rules. Most businesses making hemp-derived THC products have to do a lot more testing. But we heard from a lab owner and a manufacturer who say people who use cannabis still can?t consistently know the quality.

OCD and IBS patients can now enroll for medical marijuana in Minnesota

People who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can now start the process to enroll in Minnesota's medical marijuana program.

Minnesota marijuana: Home delivery rules, timeline

Minnesota’s marijuana business is slowly taking shape as legalization for recreational use is just over a month away.

Marijuana home deliveries in Minnesota
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Minnesota?s marijuana business is slowly taking shape as legalization for recreational use is just over a month away. Deliveries could become big business for entrepreneurs in this state and coming from others.

'Magical' start to Minnesota marijuana seed market

Minnesota's marijuana market is a work in progress now and some local entrepreneurs are trying to get a head start on the August 1 "go" date by starting with seeds, but it's a tricky business.

The start to Minnesota marijuana seed market
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Minnesota's marijuana market is a work in progress now -- a month after the legislature legalized recreational cannabis for people over 21. Some local entrepreneurs are trying to get a head start on the August 1 "go" date by starting with seeds, but it's a tricky business.

NCAA panel recommends marijuana be dropped from banned substance list

The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended halting cannabis tests at such events until a final decision is made, likely this fall.

Marijuana legalization: Tribes could fill dispensary sales gap, Gov. Walz says

State licensing for retail cannabis sales are probably still at least 18 months away, but Gov. Tim Walz tells FOX 9 that legal sales could come a lot sooner within state boundaries.

Naloxone, fentanyl law changes coming to Minnesota after legislative session

In addition to legalizing recreational marijuana, several other changes to Minnesota drug laws were passed during the 2023 legislative session.