Hemp restriction in government shutdown deal threatens Minnesota’s booming market
A new federal rule tucked inside the recent government shutdown deal could spell trouble for Minnesota’s growing hemp industry. The change would impose a strict 0.4 milligram THC limit — a move that industry leaders say could wipe out much of the state’s hemp market. Ryan Bandy, chief business officer at Indeed Brewing, explains the impact this could have on businesses. As Minnesota’s hemp high hits a low point, producers and brewers are calling for clarity and support to keep the industry alive.
A new federal rule tucked inside the recent government shutdown deal could spell trouble for Minnesota’s growing hemp industry. The change would impose a strict 0.4 milligram THC limit — a move that industry leaders say could wipe out much of the state’s hemp market. Ryan Bandy, chief business officer at Indeed Brewing, explains the impact this could have on businesses. As Minnesota’s hemp high hits a low point, producers and brewers are calling for clarity and support to keep the industry alive.
Inside Minnesota's cannabis safety checks
Minnesota's cannabis industry is taking root, with dozens of businesses undergoing a key inspection.
Minnesota's cannabis industry is taking root, with dozens of businesses undergoing a key inspection.
Inside Minnesota's cannabis safety checks
Minnesota's cannabis industry is taking root, with dozens of businesses undergoing a key inspection. Minny Grown, a facility in Cannon Falls, recently underwent an inspection by the Office of Cannabis Management.
Minnesota's cannabis industry is taking root, with dozens of businesses undergoing a key inspection. Minny Grown, a facility in Cannon Falls, recently underwent an inspection by the Office of Cannabis Management.
Minnesota AG's letter to Congress worries hemp industry
Minnesota's hemp industry is on edge as potential changes to federal hemp laws could threaten its future. Attorney General Keith Ellison's actions are causing concern among industry insiders.
Minnesota's hemp industry is on edge as potential changes to federal hemp laws could threaten its future. Attorney General Keith Ellison's actions are causing concern among industry insiders.
Minnesota AG's letter to Congress worries hemp industry
Minnesota's hemp industry is on edge as potential changes to federal hemp laws could threaten its future. Attorney General Keith Ellison's actions are causing concern among industry insiders.
Minnesota's hemp industry is on edge as potential changes to federal hemp laws could threaten its future. Attorney General Keith Ellison's actions are causing concern among industry insiders.
MN cannabis licenses being resold for large profit
Some Minnesota cannabis license holders are selling those licenses to turn a large profit. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Some Minnesota cannabis license holders are selling those licenses to turn a large profit. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Minnesota cannabis licenses resold like concert tickets
Minnesota's recreational marijuana market is witnessing a wave of secondary license sales, drawing comparisons to ticket resales on platforms like StubHub.
Minnesota's recreational marijuana market is witnessing a wave of secondary license sales, drawing comparisons to ticket resales on platforms like StubHub.
Minnesota cannabis licenses resold like concert tickets
Minnesota's recreational marijuana market is seeing secondary license sales akin to ticket resales. Over 80 licenses have been listed for sale, with some asking prices exceeding $100 million. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Minnesota's recreational marijuana market is seeing secondary license sales akin to ticket resales. Over 80 licenses have been listed for sale, with some asking prices exceeding $100 million. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
Supreme Court will weigh gun rights for 'regular' marijuana users
The review will weigh whether “regular" marijuana users can legally own guns.
The review will weigh whether “regular" marijuana users can legally own guns.
New tribal cannabis compact signed for recreational dispensary supply
The product sold to dispensaries can then be sold to recreational cannabis customers.
The product sold to dispensaries can then be sold to recreational cannabis customers.
Businesses cry foul over new THC shipping rules
Minnesota will soon require licensing for low-potency THC businesses to ship products within state limits ? a regulation they say puts them at a disadvantage to other states. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard explains.
Minnesota will soon require licensing for low-potency THC businesses to ship products within state limits ? a regulation they say puts them at a disadvantage to other states. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard explains.
New Minnesota rules threaten local THC businesses' sales, favor out-of-state operators
Minnesota's low-potency THC businesses are facing new challenges with upcoming state licensing rules.
Minnesota's low-potency THC businesses are facing new challenges with upcoming state licensing rules.
Target begins selling THC beverages at some Minnesota stores
Hemp-derived THC beverages are now on the shelves at some Target locations in Minnesota as part of a test launch, according to reports.
Hemp-derived THC beverages are now on the shelves at some Target locations in Minnesota as part of a test launch, according to reports.
Albert Lea broke city ordinance during cannabis fight, judge rules
A recent judge ruling says that Albert Lea city officials broke their own rules when they denied a business license to the first retailer licensed in Minnesota due in part to concerns over a past criminal record.
A recent judge ruling says that Albert Lea city officials broke their own rules when they denied a business license to the first retailer licensed in Minnesota due in part to concerns over a past criminal record.
Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
Customers line up as cannabis shops open in metro
For the first time, dispensaries in the Twin Cities are opening their doors for recreational cannabis, more than two years after the state legalized marijuana.
For the first time, dispensaries in the Twin Cities are opening their doors for recreational cannabis, more than two years after the state legalized marijuana.
First non-tribal Minnesota cannabis shops open after supply challenges
After supply challenges, cannabis shops off tribal land are finally starting to open this week in Minnesota.
After supply challenges, cannabis shops off tribal land are finally starting to open this week in Minnesota.
Non-tribal cannabis dispensaries begin selling marijuana
After supply challenges, cannabis shops off tribal land are finally starting to open this week in Minnesota. Legacy Cannabis in Duluth was scheduled to begin cannabis sales on Tuesday at 4:20 p.m. while locations in the Twin Cities metro are also opening on Tuesday and Wednesday. This comes two years after recreational marijuana was legalized in Minnesota.
After supply challenges, cannabis shops off tribal land are finally starting to open this week in Minnesota. Legacy Cannabis in Duluth was scheduled to begin cannabis sales on Tuesday at 4:20 p.m. while locations in the Twin Cities metro are also opening on Tuesday and Wednesday. This comes two years after recreational marijuana was legalized in Minnesota.
Gov. Walz signs cannabis compact with Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Gov. Tim Walz signed a cannabis compact with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe on Wednesday.
Gov. Tim Walz signed a cannabis compact with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe on Wednesday.