Minnesota marijuana: Early cultivation still open in Senate

For the first time, there’s an opening for early cultivation of recreational cannabis that would allow dispensaries to be ready with product to sell.

Early cannabis cultivation in Minnesota
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For the first time this legislative session, there?s the possibility for early cultivation of recreational cannabis that would allow dispensaries to be ready with product to sell when licenses are doled out. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard is live at the state Capitol with the latest.

Police who smell weed can?t search your car
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The Minnesota Supreme Court recently ruled that the smell of marijuana alone is no longer enough to search someone?s car. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has the details.

MN House passes new Marijuana proposal
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A new Minnesota marijuana law passed the state House Thursday, but it doesn't address big concerns for retailers. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more details.

House passes Minnesota marijuana bill changes without early cultivation

A new Minnesota marijuana law passed the state House Thursday evening, but it does not address concerns about how the first retailers will get marijuana to sell without breaking the law.

Teen marijuana use concerning among addiction officials

"We’ve seen an increase of individuals that are using cannabis. As young as 13 years old we’ve seen patients come in with cannabis use disorder," said one Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation counselor.

Legal supply in question as marijuana bill moves forward

A couple of token changes in Minnesota’s new marijuana bills are highlighting concerns about whether a legal supply will be available when retailers launch sometime next year.

Minnesota marijuana supply questioned by lawmakers
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A couple of token changes in Minnesota?s new marijuana bills are highlighting concerns about whether a legal supply will be available when retailers launch sometime next year.

Cannabis advisory council holds meeting
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On Friday, Minnesota?s Cannabis Advisory Council held its first meeting in an effort to fine-tune the recreational marijuana industry as the state looks to issue licenses in the future.

Minnesota marijuana rollout adding unpopular changes

The Minnesota marijuana market is undergoing some unpopular changes before the first licenses even go out.

Minnesota legislators fine-tune cannabis laws
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State lawmakers are introducing new cannabis laws that are unpopular with some local business owners.

Jesse Ventura announces launch of cannabis line

Former Minnesota governor and longtime marijuana advocate Jesse Ventura announced the launch of his new cannabis brand on Wednesday.

Minnesota marijuana lottery has some seeing green

Minnesota’s marijuana law is changing to give businesses a head start on next year, but a license lottery has some people green with envy.

New recreational cannabis dispensary set to open south of Twin Cities metro

The Prairie Island Indian Community announced plans on Thursday to open up the closest recreational cannabis dispensary to the Twin Cities metro.

Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising

Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.

State warns Minnesota sellers about cannabis flower sales

In its warning, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management said it has received complaints that some shops have been selling cannabis flower labeled as "hemp flower." Hemp flower is legal to sell and looks similar to cannabis flower, but contains significantly less THC.

MN's marijuana rules coming into clearer focus, but retail sales may be later than expected

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management introduced a bill to the Minnesota Legislature this week to change a few rules and give recreational marijuana businesses a head start.

Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk

Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Cannabis Expungement Board Director named by Gov. Walz

The director of the agency tasked with reviewing eligible felony and misdemeanor-level cannabis-related convictions for expungement has been appointed.