Smoking marijuana in Minneapolis parks could be banned, but likely not enforced
Smoking marijuana in Minneapolis parks could be banned, but even if it is you likely won’t be charged or even fined for doing it.
Smoking marijuana in Minneapolis parks could be banned, but even if it is you likely won’t be charged or even fined for doing it.
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.
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.
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.
A map released by the City of Minneapolis shows where cannabis dispensaries can be opened.
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State Auditor talks 2023 liquor sales and cannabis [RAW]
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.
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.
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
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.
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 retail marijuana rules sent for final approval before license rollout
A final set of rules governing retail recreational marijuana could be headed for approval, paving the way for licenses to dispensary owners.
A final set of rules governing retail recreational marijuana could be headed for approval, paving the way for licenses to dispensary owners.
Supply shortage, unfair competition concerns ahead of MN's cannabis rollout
Cannabis is coming to Minnesota in a much bigger way, but the industry is still changing before it even begins.
Cannabis is coming to Minnesota in a much bigger way, but the industry is still changing before it even begins.
Minnesota's marijuana market concerns
Minnesota is just a few months away from issuing retail cannabis licenses, but it?s nowhere near ready to launch a self-contained market.
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’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."
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."
Minnesota to start accepting cannabis business license applications this month
The State of Minnesota will begin accepting applications for cannabis business licenses later this month.
The State of Minnesota will begin accepting applications for cannabis business licenses later this month.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota marijuana: Dates to remember ahead of dispensaries opening
Those looking to buy weed at a dispensary will have to wait well into 2025 to do so, as the OCM has provided an updated timeline of its ongoing licensing roll-out for businesses looking to sell.
Those looking to buy weed at a dispensary will have to wait well into 2025 to do so, as the OCM has provided an updated timeline of its ongoing licensing roll-out for businesses looking to sell.
MN Office of Cannabis Management to get another new interim director
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has another new interim director.
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has another new interim director.
Minnesota's marijuana mess: THC testing confirms inconsistency
Marijuana is on sale in Minnesota, but if you’re buying it’s hard to know what you’re really getting.
Marijuana is on sale in Minnesota, but if you’re buying it’s hard to know what you’re really getting.
Minnesota THC testing confirms inconsistency
Testing of THC currently for sale in Minnesota has shown inconsistent levels in products sold in hemp stores throughout the state.
Testing of THC currently for sale in Minnesota has shown inconsistent levels in products sold in hemp stores throughout the state.
MN cannabis director on rollout problems: We're making progress
FOX 9 spoke one-on-one with Minnesota's interim cannabis director Charlene Briner as the state's program faces rollout issues.
FOX 9 spoke one-on-one with Minnesota's interim cannabis director Charlene Briner as the state's program faces rollout issues.