Cannabis Market Launch Nears as Minnesota Finalizes Rules and Revives Social Equity Lottery
Cannabis Market Launch Nears as Minnesota Finalizes Rules and Revives Social Equity Lottery
7 Apr, 2025 - Minnesota’s cannabis market takes a major step forward as a judge reinstates the social equity licensing lottery and regulators finalize rules to begin issuing business licenses within weeks.
Medical Cannabis Companies Gain Edge in Minnesota’s New Bill HF 2426
2 Apr, 2025 - Minnesota’s cannabis industry faces new challenges as lawmakers push HF 2426, a bill that could favor medical cannabis operators ahead of the recreational market launch, raising concerns about market fairness and patient access.
Cannabis Licensing Surges in Minnesota as State Prepares for Legal Sales
27 Mar, 2025 – Minnesota’s cannabis legalization effort gains traction as more than 3,500 business license applications flood the Office of Cannabis Management. With updated regulations under judicial review and licensing lotteries set for May and June, the state is preparing for a full-scale market launch in 2025.
Senate Bill 204 Seeks to Expand Marijuana Criminal Record Relief in Minnesota
12 Mar, 2025 – The Minnesota Senate is advancing a bill that would expand expungement and resentencing eligibility for marijuana-related convictions. SB 204 seeks to address gaps in the state’s cannabis reform law, ensuring more individuals can clear their records if their offenses did not involve violence or weapons.
Minnesota Opens Cannabis Business License Applications for 2025 Market Launch
18 Feb, 2025 – Minnesota has officially opened applications for cannabis business licenses, marking a major step toward launching the state’s legal marijuana market. Social equity applicants have priority in early lotteries, with the first licenses expected to be awarded in May. Applications are open until March 14
CanRenew Grant Program to Aid Communities Affected by Cannabis Laws in Minnesota
10 Feb, 2025 – The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has launched CanRenew Community Restoration Grants, a $1 million program supporting communities disproportionately affected by past cannabis prohibition policies.
Tribal Cannabis Milestone: White Earth Nation to Launch Dispensary in Minnesota
5 Feb 2025 – White Earth Nation is set to open Minnesota’s first off-reservation adult-use cannabis dispensary in Moorhead by March 2025. The dispensary will offer locally grown cannabis flower, pre-rolls, and infused products while creating over 30 jobs. This marks a historic expansion of tribal cannabis operations in the state.
Minnesota Opens Cannabis License Applications After Lawsuit Delays
4 Feb, 2025 – Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management will open cannabis business license applications from February 18 to March 14, 2025. The state will conduct a lottery for limited licenses in May or June, with half reserved for social equity applicants. Microbusinesses, testing facilities, and delivery services will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Leadership Change at Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management Ahead of Licensing Launch
11 Jan 2025 - Charlene Briner steps down as Minnesota's interim cannabis director on January 17, 2025, with Eric Taubel stepping in to lead the regulatory rollout as the state prepares to open cannabis licensing applications in February.
How to Grow Marijuana at Home
Learn everything you need to know about growing marijuana at home in Minnesota. Get tips on how to grow cannabis, what type of equipment to use, and how to save money in the process.
