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Most Cannabis License Pre-Approval Applicants Are Not Minnesotans

Most Cannabis License Pre-Approval Applicants Are Not Minnesotans

By Mary Marty / August 20, 2024 /

Over 1,800 Applications Filed for Minnesota Cannabis Licenses Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management reports more than 1,800 applications for its cannabis business license lottery. The applications, submitted by individuals and…

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Minnesota’s Early Cannabis License Window Sees Out-of-State Surge

Minnesota’s Early Cannabis License Window Sees Out-of-State Surge

By Phil Greenwood / August 19, 2024 /

Minnesota’s cannabis licensing process is already experiencing a significant influx of interest from out-of-state applicants. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has received over 1,800 pre-applications this summer, but only…

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Minnesota Cannabis Law Conflicts: Social Equity Hurdles Amid Expungement Efforts

Minnesota Lawmakers Review Cannabis Expungement Provisions

By Mary Marty / August 6, 2024 /

Minnesota Cannabis Law Conflicts: Social Equity Hurdles Amid Expungement Efforts Supporters of Minnesota’s legislation to legalize recreational cannabis are facing an unexpected dilemma. While the goal was to provide opportunities…

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Minnesota's Journey to Legal Cannabis: Progress and Challenges One Year After Legalization

Minnesota’s Cannabis Law: One Year In, Still Unclear

By Phil Greenwood / August 2, 2024 /

Minnesota’s Journey to Legal Cannabis: Progress and Challenges One Year After Legalization It was August 1, 2023, when self-described weed enthusiasts celebrated at First Avenue as Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana.…

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Minnesota Unveils First Draft of Recreational Cannabis Rules

Minnesota Unveils First Draft of Recreational Cannabis Rules

By Jules Puffings / August 1, 2024 /

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management Releases Draft Rules for Public Feedback The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has released the first draft of proposed rules for the state’s newly…

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Minnesota Continues to Build Cannabis Business Framework

Minnesota Continues to Build Cannabis Business Framework

By Bayley Greenleaf / August 1, 2024 /

One year after the legalization of recreational cannabis in Minnesota, the industry is still awaiting full operational status. The state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is in the process of…

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Minnesota's On-Site THC Consumption Experiment Faces Insurance Challenges

High Insurance Costs Keep THC Beverages Off Minnesota Menus

By Becci Marti / July 19, 2024 /

Minnesota’s On-Site THC Consumption Experiment Faces Insurance Challenges Minnesota’s pioneering approach to on-site THC consumption means insurers don’t have a baseline to write policies around, resulting in hesitancy to offer…

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Cannabis License Pre-Approval Starts July 24 in Minnesota

Cannabis License Pre-Approval Starts July 24 in Minnesota

By Lisa Fairbanks / July 16, 2024 /

Minnesota Opens Cannabis Business License Pre-Approval Window for Social Equity Applicants The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that the cannabis business license pre-approval window will open on July…

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Cannabis Innovation: The Rise of THC Beverages in Minnesota

Cannabis Innovation: The Rise of THC Beverages in Minnesota

By Phil Greenwood / July 10, 2024 /

Minnesota’s market for THC beverages has rapidly grown into a nearly $200 million industry in just two years. This boom began with a seemingly innocuous law permitting low-potency, hemp-derived beverages,…

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Minnesota’s First Year of Hemp Sales Brings in Nearly $10M

Minnesota’s First Year of Hemp Sales Brings in Nearly $10M

By Phil Greenwood / July 8, 2024 /

Minnesota’s Hemp Industry: A $130 Million Business in Its First Year of Tax Collections Nearly a year into collecting taxes from Minnesota’s burgeoning hemp industry, new data reveals that the…

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