Dispensaries News

Governor Walz signed Minnesota's sweeping 2026 Omnibus Cannabis Bill in late May. Most provisions take effect August 1, 2026. Here is what consumers, patients, and dispensary shoppers need to know.

The OCM has issued 240 licenses from 3,541 applicants, a major omnibus bill takes effect August 1, and the city of Osseo is preparing to open one of Minnesota's first municipal cannabis outlets.

Lab backlogs are keeping harvest-ready cannabis off Minnesota dispensary shelves weeks longer than expected, creating inventory shortages across the state as the OCM races to expand testing capacity.

Legend Technical Services, Minnesota's first cannabis testing lab, has exited the industry after losing its OCM license -- and the ripple effects are already emptying shelves at dispensaries statewide. Here is what happened and what shoppers should expect.

Minnesota's THC drink market has grown fast in 2026, with Target stocking 12 brands at 72 stores and new 750ml bottles arriving August 1. Here's your complete guide.

On February 12, 2026, Frostbite Dispensary in Roseville sold Minnesota's first cannabis flower from a new state-licensed cultivator. The 49-day testing wait behind that sale reveals everything about where Minnesota's cannabis supply chain stands today.

Tired of buying pre-packaged cannabis you can't see or smell? A new Prior Lake dispensary is introducing a "deli-style" experience that changes everything.

Minnesota adult-use cannabis sales hit a record $22 million in March 2026, pushing the year-to-date total to $60 million, even as a stubborn supply shortage keeps wholesale prices above $4,000 per pound and lawmakers debate a sweeping omnibus bill.

Minnesota issued 22 new cannabis licenses in March 2026, bringing the statewide total to 157. Microbusinesses continue to dominate at 120 licenses, and social equity approvals now account for 52% of all licenses issued.

HWS Cannabis Company in Moose Lake is now carrying flower from The Bud Doctor, a licensed cultivator in Sandstone. Plus, an important clarification on what the new Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community cannabis compact does and does not authorize.

On February 12, 2026, Frostbite Dispensary in Roseville sold the first cannabis flower grown by a new state-licensed cultivator in Minnesota. Here is what this milestone means for dispensary shoppers, why supply has been tight, and when to expect more Minnesota-grown cannabis on shelves.

Minnesota cannabis prices remain elevated in 2026 due to a supply-constrained early market, $4,500/lb wholesale pricing, and a 6-week testing backlog. Here is why prices are high, when to expect relief, and five ways to save money at dispensaries right now.

Minnesota has issued 96 adult-use retail cannabis licenses as of mid-February 2026, with the 100th on the way. Here is what the full market data, 135 licenses, $4,500/lb wholesale pricing, a supply crunch, H.F. 3505, and the Anoka municipal proof point, tells us about where this market is headed.

Minnesota has 13 tribal cannabis dispensaries run by 8 sovereign nations — and most charge no state cannabis tax, saving shoppers roughly 22% compared to state-licensed stores. Here is the complete guide to every tribal dispensary, their locations, hours, and what to expect.

Yes — out-of-state visitors can legally buy cannabis in Minnesota with just a valid government ID (no MN ID needed). Here is exactly what tourists need to know: buying limits, what to bring, and which dispensaries are nearest to state borders.

Minnesota's newly licensed recreational cannabis dispensaries face a critical challenge: they have state approval to sell, but no product to stock their shelves, causing frustration for consumers and financial peril for businesses.

Minnesota's cannabis market recorded $31 million in adult-use sales in its first 90 days. The OCM now projects $430 million for 2026 -- a 14x increase driven by 135 licenses, 96 retail sites, improving supply, and more than 1,300 operators in the pipeline.

State regulators indicate Minnesota is moving closer to the official launch of its adult-use cannabis market, signaling a pivotal shift for consumers and businesses.

The first state-licensed recreational cannabis dispensaries are now open in the Twin Cities, heralding a new chapter for marijuana in Minnesota. Discover what this means for consumers and the market.

Minnesota's cannabis market hits a new bottleneck: only three licensed testing labs for the entire state, creating waits of six weeks or more for growers trying to get flower to shelves.

As Minnesota prepares for a legal cannabis market, licensed dispensaries face their biggest competitor: a long-established, tax-free illicit market. Can they win?

Minnesota's cannabis market continues to grow with record-breaking sales in the fourth quarter of 2025, surpassing initial projections.

Understanding the differences between medical and recreational cannabis in Minnesota - limits, taxes, products, and who should consider getting a medical card.