St. Paul City Council passes cannabis business zoning ordinance

The St. Paul City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on Wednesday that regulates how and where cannabis retailers conduct business in the city. 

Cannabis growing case against former Winnebago mayor dismissed

Authorities have dismissed a case against the former mayor of Winnebago, Minnesota for an illegal cannabis growing operation.

MN Office of Cannabis Management vetting final applicants for license lottery

Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) said it is vetting the final applicants for a cannabis business social equity lottery after thousands applied. 

Marijuana laws by state ahead of the 2024 presidential election

While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dozens of U.S. states have legalized its use for adults. Here are the current laws depending on where you live.

BCA says non-public criminal records were accessible for about 2 months

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) announced it recently learned some sealed criminal records were mistakenly made accessible to the public, and the error that caused this has since been corrected. 

Minneapolis City Council to weigh cannabis regulations

As Minnesota moves closer to cannabis licensing, and businesses opening in the Twin Cities, the City of Minneapolis is weighing cannabis regulations.

Minnesota bans marijuana smoking in apartments

A new law instituted this summer means landlords have to ban cannabis smoke in multifamily homes — places with at least three units.

Minnesota cannabis law bans smoking in apartments
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A change in Minnesota's cannabis law bans smoking in multi-housing units, specifically places with at least three units. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Minnesota's cannabis law: 1 year later, law is still hazy

It was August 1, 2023, when self-described weed nerds at First Avenue were celebrating the legalization of recreational marijuana. But experts say while Minnesota has come a long way when it comes to legal weed in the last year, it still has a long way to go.

Minnesota's cannabis law: 1 year later
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It was August 1, 2023, when self-described weed nerds at First Avenue were celebrating the legalization of recreational marijuana. But experts say while Minnesota has come a long way when it comes to legal weed in the last year, it still has a long way to go.

Minnesota cannabis: First look at state rules for businesses

The first set of complete rules to govern the recreational marijuana industry in Minnesota have been released.

Cannabis businesses hopeful for license lottery
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The recreational cannabis industry in Minnesota is taking a step forward during the next few weeks, as hopeful business owners hope to win licenses through a social equity lottery that will offer 282 licenses ? to more than 3,100 applicants.

5-month cannabis business moratorium approved in St. Louis County

St. Louis County officials have voted to put a five-month pause on allowing new cannabis businesses to register or operate.

Cannabis social equity license preapproval window now open in MN

Hoping to give those who were adversely affected by previously held marijuana laws in Minnesota a leg up when it comes to opening their own shop, the Office of Cannabis Management has opened its window for applications for cannabis business social equity license preapproval.

New laws going into effect in MN in August: List

New laws governing drug testing, flying cars and booster seats are all set to take effect in August.

MN cannabis officials tell vendors to stop selling other THC variants

Nearly 4,000 cannabis retailers in Minnesota are checking their shelves today, after receiving a warning from state officials Tuesday about the consequences of selling illegal products.

MN cracks down on THC strains
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Nearly 4,000 cannabis retailers are checking their shelves Wednesday after receiving a warning from state officials. The Office of Cannabis Management is cracking down on certain strains of cannabinoids, as they say too many shops are carrying illegal products.