Government dealer? Minnesota cities line up to retail cannabis

The government is getting into the marijuana market, as 13 Minnesota cities are in line to launch their own cannabis retail businesses.

Government dealer? Minnesota cities line up to retail cannabis
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The government is getting into the marijuana market, as 13 Minnesota cities are in line to launch their own cannabis retail businesses. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the details.

Hastings cannabis business cap doubles after council approval

Hastings leaders have voted to approve an increase to its cap on cannabis businesses, paving the way for the number of city shops to potentially double.

Retail cannabis sales begin with lack of supply
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Minnesota's first licensed cannabis retail sales should happen this week, but supply is the last piece of the puzzle needed.

MN cannabis shop opens after city rejection
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Amid a battle with the city, an Albert Lea cannabis shop has opened its doors... but without marijuana for now.

Hastings City Council to vote on increasing its cannabis business cap

The City of Hastings, Minnesota, will vote Monday to raise its cap on cannabis businesses after getting new guidance from the state.

Albert Lea's 'The Smoking Tree' cannabis shop opens doors but with nothing to sell

The Smoking Tree cannabis shop is open in Albert Lea, but supply regulations and registration issues with the city are currently preventing cannabis products from being sold there.

Albert Lea City Council blocks dispensary opening
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The opening of Minnesota's first retail cannabis business off tribal land was blocked by the Albert Lea City Council. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the full report.

Albert Lea rejects marijuana dispensary
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The Albert Lea City Council voted on Monday to block the state's first retail cannabis business off tribal land from moving forward. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest report.

Albert Lea cannabis business among first licensed in MN

The first retail cannabis shop in Minnesota to pass inspection now has a cannabis retail license, but it will still take time before the Albert Lea shop is open for business.

Minnesota cannabis retailer license lottery to be held next week

Minnesota entrepreneurs looking to enter the retail recreational marijuana market will have another chance to get a license next week.

The first licensed Minnesota recreation cannabis license
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Jacob Schlichter from the Smoking Tree in Albert Lea breaks down what it's like to have the first licensed Minnesota recreation cannabis license.

Minnesota’s retail cannabis industry growing educational opportunities

Minnesota’s recreational cannabis industry is finally open for business. It has been rolling out slowly since becoming legal in the state in 2023.

1st school to offer professional cannabis education in MN
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St. Cloud State University is the first school in Minnesota to provide professional cannabis education. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.

New marijuana dispensary opening in MN, licensing remains bumpy

The recreational marijuana market is expanding slowly in Minnesota, with a new recreational dispensary set to open this week.

New marijuana dispensary opening in Minnesota
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The recreational marijuana market is expanding slowly in Minnesota, with White Earth Nation opening its second cannabis dispensary off the reservation on July 2 in St. Cloud.

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
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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.