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Minnesota Nears Launch of Legal Cannabis Market, State Officials Signal
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.
Minnesota's Green Rush: Recreational Cannabis Sales Launch in Twin Cities
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.
Tribal Dispensaries Lead the Way: What Early Sales Reveal About MN's Cannabis Future
Healing Harvest, a tribal dispensary, offers a crucial look into Minnesota's burgeoning cannabis market. Learn what their early success means for consumers and future state-licensed retailers.
From Fields of Gold to Green: Can Cannabis Transform Minnesota's Farms?
Minnesota's legal cannabis market is opening a new frontier for its deep-rooted agricultural sector. Explore the opportunities and hurdles for farmers.
Island Peži at One Year: How Tribal Dispensaries Shape MN's Cannabis Market
As the Island Peži dispensary marks its one-year anniversary, we analyze the significant role of tribal nations in shaping Minnesota's early adult-use cannabis market.
State of the Minnesota Cannabis Market - February 2026 Report
Minnesota recorded $31.1 million in adult-use cannabis sales in its first 3.5 months. With 135 licenses issued, a $200M hemp market under federal threat, and tribal nations reshaping supply chains, here is everything you need to know about where the market stands in February 2026.
Minnesota Cannabis Testing Backlog: 6-Week Delays Squeeze Dispensaries and Growers
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.
Minnesota's Cannabis Market Held Back by Lab Testing Bottleneck
The launch of Minnesota's adult-use cannabis market faces a critical hurdle as a severe shortage of certified testing labs creates a major bottleneck.
Healing Harvest Opens as St. Peter's First Cannabis Microbusiness
St. Peter welcomes its first recreational cannabis retailer, Healing Harvest, marking a key milestone for Southern Minnesota's access to legal cannabis.
Minnesota's Legal Cannabis vs. The Illicit Market: A High-Stakes Battle
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 Recreational Cannabis Market Opens with First State-Licensed Dispensary
Minnesota marks a historic milestone as the first state-licensed, off-reservation cannabis dispensary opens, signaling a new era for the state's legal marijuana industry.
Perimenopause, Meet Weed: A Symptom-by-Symptom Guide
Hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, rage, brain fog—perimenopause hits hard. Here’s how cannabis may help, symptom by symptom, plus how to start gently. <p>The post Perimenopause, Meet Weed: A Symptom-by-Symptom Guide first appeared on High Times.</p>