Who is fighting to get into Minnesota's budding cannabis industry
New numbers from Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management show who is fighting to get into the budding industry.
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New numbers from Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management show who is fighting to get into the budding industry.
State cannabis officials this week published draft regulations for the new industry in Minnesota as it eyes market launch next year.
Minnesota is taking another step forward toward selling weed inside stores. As Caroline Cummings reports, Minnesotans looking to cash in on cannabis just got the first glimpse of what rules could look like.
People already verified as social equity applicants can now apply for pre-approval for a cannabis business license.
A new law that kicked in on July 1 now allows taprooms to serve THC-infused drinks on tap.
Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities.
Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities. WCCO's David Schuman explains how going green wouldn't be possible without a unique Native American business agreement.
The Office of Cannabis Management is accepting applications to screen in order to determine if they qualify as social equity applicants starting on Monday.
Minnesota is gearing-up to issue some of the first cannabis business licenses since lawmakers legalized weed last year. Caroline Cummings sat down with the interim cannabis chief about how the rollout is going.
Certain Minnesotans can apply next month for the first cannabis business licenses designed to give entrepreneurs a headstart so the legal market is ready to launch in 2025.
Some weed businesses will be getting the green light this summer. Next month, businesses can apply for the first cannabis licenses since Minnesota legalized marijuana. Caroline Cummings explains the head start to cash in.
Maps show where weed and marijuana products are legal for recreational and medical use in the United States.
Business owners and advocates warned state lawmakers on Tuesday that Minnesota's recreational cannabis laws needs big updates if the state wants to start growing and selling marijuana flowers by 2025.
This summer will mark one year Minnesota has gone green by legalizing recreational marijuana. Breathalyzers can test if a driver is drunk, but how do they confirm if someone is driving high? In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at how law enforcement is adjusting to the wider meaning of driving under the influence.
This weekend, Minnesota has seen the celebration of all things green — as in marijuana. Leading the charge was former Gov. Jesse Ventura, who has his own marijuana startup. As Esme Murphy reports, Ventura’s long legacy also includes one of the most successful third-party candidacies in recent American history.
The Minnesota House on Thursday approved legislation making changes to the state's new law legalizing cannabis for recreational use.
The Minnesota House on Thursday approved legislation making changes to the state's new law legalizing cannabis for recreational use, including a pre-approval process for businesses to get a head start as regulators plan for market launch next year and contentious revisions to how those licenses will be issued.
The Minnesota Department of Health says state inspectors have seized and destroyed about $500,000 worth of illegal cannabis products from retailers.
Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, the lead author on the bill legalizing cannabis, introduced a catch-all bill Wednesday with changes to the current law that includes several provisions brought forward at the capitol this year.
The PIIC said Thursday Island Peži will open in the next few months "subject to obtaining all necessary Tribal licensure and approval."
Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday former Minneapolis City Attorney James Rowader will serve as the executive director of the Cannabis Expungement Board.
Cannabis has been legal in Minnesota for six months, but there’s still about a year before state regulators predict you could walk into a dispensary and buy marijuana. And changes already could be coming to the business licensing process when lawmakers return for the legislative session next week. Caroline Cummings reports on what you need to know.
The Osseo City Council is considering whether or not to go ahead with plans for a city-owned cannabis store.
A new report from state cannabis regulators estimates there will need to be at least 381 retail dispensaries in Minnesota to meet the law's requirements. High demand could mean that number will grow. WCCO's Caroline Cummings reports on what happens next for the budding industry and potential tweaks to the law that could be coming this session.
A newly-released study reveals the state will need a minimum of 381 cannabis dispensaries to comply with state law.
