Moorhead cannabis retail shop could open as soon as this weekend

A new cannabis retail shop in Moorhead, the first to open off reservation land, could be up and running as soon as this weekend, White Earth officials tell FOX 9 All Day.

Moorhead, St. Cloud getting retail cannabis stores from White Earth Nation tribal company

Waabigwan Mashkiki, which directly translates to "flower medicine" in Ojibwe, will open cannabis shops in Moorhead and St. Cloud after the White Earth Nation announced the signing of a "landmark cannabis regulatory compact with the State of Minnesota."

Anoka set to break ground on municipal dispensary

The City of Anoka is set to break ground this week on a municipal dispensary, officials say.

Date announced for cannabis license application lotteries

The Minnesota Office of Cannabia Management (OCM) has announced the date for the cannabis license application lotteries.

Minnesota offering $2 million to help farmers in cannabis industry

Minnesota's CanGrow grant program will provide up to $2 million in aid to help farmers navigate the upcoming recreational cannabis industry.

Minnesota's marijuana month could be in May, not April this year

Minnesota’s marijuana moment may come in the month of May, with licenses finally arriving for many seeking to open a dispensary.

Cannabis in MN: State can move forward with issuing licenses

The State of Minnesota can now start issuing some recreational cannabis business licenses, officials announced on Monday. But, it's still unclear how long it will take for businesses to get up and running.

Where cannabis dispensaries can open in Minneapolis

A map released by the City of Minneapolis shows where cannabis dispensaries can be opened.

State Auditor talks 2023 liquor sales and cannabis [RAW]
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Julie Blaha of the State Auditor's Office on Wednesday revealed Minnesota's liquor sales in 2023 and talked about how cannabis is impacting the alcohol industry. Officials say Minnesota liquor stores made more than $437 million in 2023.

New problems pop up on eve of cannabis licensing

Minnesota is expected to be a full ‘go’ on the cannabis industry in about two months, but the laws aren’t quite complete almost two years after recreational use was legalized and there are a couple potentially big problems still to solve.

Lawmakers aim to expand medical marijuana canopy
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A new bill proposes allowing medical cannabis cultivators to sell their products without restriction in the recreational market. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full story.

Minnesota's marijuana market concerns
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Minnesota is just a few months away from issuing retail cannabis licenses, but it?s nowhere near ready to launch a self-contained market.

MN cannabis business application system shuts down hours before licensing deadline

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) application website shut down on Friday night, leaving potential business applicants scrambling to make the 11:59 p.m. deadline.

Minnesota cannabis agency launches grant for communities affected by prohibition

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management is launching a new grant that will go to support marginalized communities that have faced challenges under the “War on Drugs."

Heavy cannabis use linked to impaired working memory, new study finds

A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.

Minnesota marijuana rules public comment period opens today

A 30-day comment period for those hoping to provide input on rules in regulations governing the recreational marijuana market once licenses are doled out to business owners is now open.