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Minnesota's New OCM Testing Rules Are Coming for Small Cannabis Producers
May 1, 2026Two OCM lab bulletins issued April 21, 2026 rewrote testing cost structures for vape and beverage producers, with a May 1 effective date for vapes. Small microbusinesses and social equity operators face the steepest burden.
157 Licenses and Counting: Minnesota Cannabis Market Snapshot for March 2026
Apr 9, 2026Minnesota 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.
How to Start a Cannabis Business in Minnesota: Licenses, Costs, and the 2026 Application Process
Feb 23, 2026Minnesota has issued 135 cannabis business licenses across 10 categories, with 1,400+ applicants awaiting approval. Here is what you need to know about license types, the social equity pathway, OCM fees, real startup costs, and when the next application window will open.
Healing Harvest Opens as St. Peter's First Cannabis Microbusiness
Feb 20, 2026St. Peter welcomes its first recreational cannabis retailer, Healing Harvest, marking a key milestone for Southern Minnesota's access to legal cannabis.
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