Minnesota Cannabis News

Minnesota legal cannabis sales reached $136 million in the first six months of 2026, with June generating $26 million alone. Here is what the OCM market data reveals about product trends, pricing, retail growth, and where the market goes from here.

The Prairie Island Indian Community is bringing its Island Peži dispensary brand to 1809 Adams Street in Mankato, targeting August or early fall 2026. Here's what to know about the tribal-state compact, OCM compliance, and what it means for southern Minnesota cannabis access.

Wyld seeks city approval for a Bloomington manufacturing facility, the OCM listening tour reaches St. Cloud this weekend, and Anoka's municipal dispensary marks five months of operation. Here is what is happening in the Minnesota cannabis market right now.

Minnesota has issued 240 cannabis licenses from 3,541 applicants, Governor Walz signed a sweeping Omnibus Cannabis Bill effective August 1, and a testing lab closure is straining supply chains statewide. Here is everything consumers and operators need to know.

Governor Walz signed the 2026 Omnibus Cannabis Bill on May 26. Most provisions take effect August 1, 2026. Here is everything consumers, patients, dispensaries, and hemp businesses need to know.

Legend Technical Services shut down in June 2026, leaving Minnesota with only three certified cannabis testing labs. Here is what that means for dispensary shelves and the broader market.

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.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed sweeping cannabis legislation doubling possession limits and restricting hemp THC products. Here's what Minnesota residents should know.

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

Father's Day is June 15, and if your dad is a Minnesota cannabis fan (or curious about it), you have a perfect excuse to visit a licensed dispensary together. Here's how to find the right gift, from premium flower to wellness CBD, all sourced legally from MN's OCM-licensed shops.

A sudden shutdown of a major Minnesota testing facility is sending ripples through the supply chain. Learn why this could mean empty shelves at your local shop.

Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management is launching a statewide listening tour to gather public input as the adult-use market expands with nearly 100 dispensaries now licensed.

As Minnesota's cannabis market enters 2026, regulators are launching a new enforcement phase, with strict testing rules and nearly 100 new dispensaries.

Minnesota's cannabis landscape is evolving as Anoka opens the state's first municipal dispensary. Learn what this public retail model means for consumers.

Anoka has launched the nation's first municipal cannabis store. Learn what this public retail model means for Minnesota as 12 other cities consider following suit.

A violent confrontation with ICE in Minneapolis is sending ripples of fear through Minnesota's immigrant communities, raising concerns for workers and businesses in the state's new legal cannabis market.

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.

Ever wonder why dispensary shelves seem thin? A massive backlog at just two state labs is the culprit, but a new bill offers a surprising fix.

The south metro's cannabis scene is heating up. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is opening 'Flame & Flora' this April right next to the casino.

White House drug czar emphasizes cannabis remains federally illegal after rescheduling, while Minnesota advances psilocybin amendment.

Minnesota lawmakers voted 114-15 to legalize regulated psilocybin therapy for adults 21+, marking a significant step toward psychedelic medicine access in the state.

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.

Everything you need to know about buying THC vape pens and cartridges at licensed Minnesota dispensaries in 2026 - types, pricing, safety, and where to find them.

Minnesota's cannabis market hit a new monthly sales record in March 2026 with $22 million in revenue. With 148 dispensaries now open and 2026 year-to-date sales reaching $60 million, the state's market is accelerating faster than projected.

Six months into legal sales, Minnesota's cannabis market has topped $50 million. But a critical testing bottleneck is now a top concern for regulators.

For the 1,500+ hemp businesses in Minnesota, the ground is shifting. State regulators just reopened license applications while pushing new rule changes, here's the impact.

Two sisters just opened Pot Mama's in Edina and Mendota Heights, aiming to shatter the 'grass ceiling' with dispensaries designed to feel safe and welcoming for women.

Minnesota's first full year of recreational cannabis sales generated over $27 million in tax revenue, but state officials say supply chain hurdles are slowing things down.

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.

The Office of Cannabis Management will resume accepting lower-potency hemp edible license applications on April 1, 2026, on a rolling basis, as Minnesota hemp businesses navigate a looming federal THC ban, originally set for November 2026 and now delayed to Dec. 11, 2026.