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State regulators freeze testing at major Minnesota marijuana lab
A pause in testing at Legend Technical Services could add to the existing backlog of testing that has impacted the rollout of cannabis and hemp products in the state.
Seven ways that Minnesota’s cannabis laws are changing
Party-size hemp beverages, merged marijuana supply chains and a new macrobusiness license are among the updates approved by the Legislature in 2026.
How to plan for rising healthcare costs in retirement
The costs of nursing homes and in-home care are on the rise.
New at Art-A-Whirl this weekend: A place to get high
The northeast Minneapolis festival featured what is still a rarity years after Minnesota legalized marijuana: A licensed place to imbibe in public.
‘There Are A Lot Of People Who Smoke Cannabis In Congress,’ Lawmaker Says
A lawmaker who helps to lead the Congressional Cannabis Caucus says there are “a lot” of fellow legislators on Capitol Hill who secretly smoke marijuana. “I think there are a lot of people who smoke cannabis in Congress,” Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said on Wednesday. She added, however, that legalization is an important policy issue […] The post ‘There Are A Lot Of People Who Smoke Cannabis In Congress,’ Lawmaker Says appeared first on Marijuana Moment.
Vice President Vance announces nationwide crackdown on healthcare fraud that could impact hospice care locally
The Trump administration claims more than a third of hospice care organizations in the U.S. are located near Los Angeles and more than half are fraudulent.
It’s ‘About Damn Time’ The Federal Government Catches Up To Voters On Marijuana Legalization, Congresswoman Says
Members of Congress joined activists at a press conference on Wednesday to highlight the need for further federal marijuana policy reform beyond the incremental cannabis rescheduling process that the Trump administration is undertaking. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), a co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, pointed strong public support for broader marijuana legalization. “Millions of people […] The post It’s ‘About Damn Time’ The Federal Government Catches Up To V
Native tribe opens first Minnesota cannabis lounge
A trained cannabis host will guide visitors through the aromas and effects of products, which must be purchased on site. Native tribe opens first Minnesota cannabis lounge is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Target Is Launching Hemp THC Drink Sales In Three Of The U.S.’s Most Populous States
Major retailer Target is deepening its involvement in the hemp-derived THC beverage market by launching sales in three more states—significantly expanding beyond a pilot program it rolled out in Minnesota last year—even as a federal law is set to ban the products later this year. Last year, the company began a pilot program involving sales […] The post Target Is Launching Hemp THC Drink Sales In Three Of The U.S.’s Most Populous States appeared first on Marijuana Moment.
Minnesota Cannabis Market Hits Record $22M Month as Supply Crunch and Legislation Shape 2026
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 Teen Cannabis Use Hits Record Low: What the 2025 Student Survey Found
Minnesota Department of Health released the 2025 Student Survey on April 20, showing youth cannabis use has fallen 57.7 percent since 2013, with 96 percent of students reporting no use in the past month. The data comes from the first major survey since Minnesota legalized adult-use cannabis in 2023.
After 34 Years, Grandma's Miller Hill Closes as Green Goods Eyes Second Duluth Location
Grandma's Saloon and Grill ended its 34-year run at 2202 Maple Grove Road in Duluth on May 3, 2026, after selling the building to Vireo Growth, the Minneapolis company that operates the Green Goods cannabis chain. A second Green Goods in the Duluth area is expected to follow.
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