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Readers asked us what Leech Lake Band's cannabis store was selling. Here's what we found out.
The Sweetest Grass dispensary says some of its premium marijuana strains are actually hemp purchased from out-of-state companies. Our testing found otherwise.
Minnesotans now need only doctor's OK for medical cannabis
Legislative changes took effect Monday that remove barriers from Minnesota's medical cannabis program after nine years of cautious expansion.
White Minnesota farmer claims win after bias suit that spurred changes dismissed
At the end of May, the agriculture omnibus spending bill became law and removed references to "emerging farmers" in the Down Payment Assistance Grant program, which would have targeted diverse farmers.
Fond du Lac Band set to start cannabis production in northeastern Minnesota
The band secured a loan from the state's mining resource agency, despite opposition from the agency's advisory board.
Gov. Tim Walz signs cannabis bill allowing for cultivation to start this year
The bill makes several updates to Minnesota's recreational marijuana law.
A Q&A with Biden's drug policy chief Rahul Gupta on rescheduling marijuana
What you need to know about the cannabis bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature
New legislation includes law changes sought by the state Office of Cannabis Management.
Minnesota legislators finalize cannabis bill that would allow growing to start this year
The state is also poised to shift its system for awarding cannabis business licenses to a lottery for qualified applicants.
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Minnesota tribe opens cannabis dispensary near Treasure Island Casino
Prairie Island Indian Community's Island Peži in Red Wing is the closest tribally owned retail marijuana store to the Twin Cities so far.
Minnesota expunges nearly 58,000 misdemeanor cannabis records
"Minnesotans will see changes to their records immediately and as additional expungements are made in the months and years ahead," BCA Superintendent Drew Evans said.
Minnesota's first 'cannabakery' will offer cannabis pastries
The pastries at Chez Annalise in Minneapolis are available with and without CBD.
Minnesota hemp businesses feeling burned by Lucky Leaf cannabis expo organizers
Local entrepreneurs say they were misled by the Texas-based event company about whether they would be allowed to sell their THC and CBD products at the show last week in Minneapolis.
A 4/20 chat with ex-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura on his new cannabis brand (and Led Zeppelin)
Jesse Ventura Farms will officially launch Saturday with an event at Hook & Ladder Theater in Minneapolis.