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.
'Potential fraud': 240 cannabis license applicants, one connection
Licensed and legal marijuana sales got pushed back by months Wednesday, leaving a lot of people looking for someone to blame.
Licensed and legal marijuana sales got pushed back by months Wednesday, leaving a lot of people looking for someone to blame.
Fraud allegations cloud MN cannabis licensing
Licensed and legal marijuana sales got pushed back by months Wednesday, leaving a lot of people looking for someone to blame.
Licensed and legal marijuana sales got pushed back by months Wednesday, leaving a lot of people looking for someone to blame.
Cannabis lottery cancelation delays Minnesota marijuana rollout
The Office of Cannabis Management announced Wednesday it’s canceling the marijuana license preapproval process after lawsuits held up the lottery scheduled for late last month.
The Office of Cannabis Management announced Wednesday it’s canceling the marijuana license preapproval process after lawsuits held up the lottery scheduled for late last month.
Social equity cannabis lottery canceled
After lawsuits held up the cannabis social equity license preapproval process last month, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management says it will scrap the plans and do a standard license lottery in late-spring.
After lawsuits held up the cannabis social equity license preapproval process last month, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management says it will scrap the plans and do a standard license lottery in late-spring.
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Minnesota cannabis office ends license preapproval process [RAW]
Legal marijuana sales in Minnesota will be delayed at least three more months. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced Wednesday it is ending the license preapproval process, instead moving forward with opening a standard licensing cycle. The office plans to hold license lotteries now in May or June 2025 after most recently planning for licensing in the first three months of 2025.
Legal marijuana sales in Minnesota will be delayed at least three more months. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced Wednesday it is ending the license preapproval process, instead moving forward with opening a standard licensing cycle. The office plans to hold license lotteries now in May or June 2025 after most recently planning for licensing in the first three months of 2025.