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OCM Unveils Sweeping 2026 Legislative Package: Supply Chain Merger, Macrobusiness License, and More
OCM has introduced six bills in the 2026 session that would merge the medical and adult-use supply chains, create a new macrobusiness license tier, expand enforcement authority, and update hemp labeling and local government rules.
No, 6 members of a St. Paul bluegrass band did not die in a snowy plane crash
Multimedia artist Todd Pitman confirms The Gillyweeds are a fictional band he created as part of multimedia treasure hunt experiences.
Grow With Me offers adjustable jeans for kids
Is your child growing like a weed? These jeans are intended to last longer as your child grows.
They Took His Weed. The Court Said They Couldn’t. Now His Own Tribe Won’t Give It Back.
A Minnesota appeals court just ruled the state had no jurisdiction to prosecute an Ojibwe man for cannabis on his own reservation. The decision draws on 40 years of sovereignty law. But the case’s most uncomfortable question isn’t about the state—it’s about the tribe. <p>The post They Took His Weed. The Court Said They Couldn’t. Now His Own Tribe Won’t Give It Back. first appeared on High Times.</p>
Forest Lake mayor to open city's first cannabis dispensary
The store aims to provide a clean and comfortable environment for new cannabis users.
Minnesota's First State-Licensed Cannabis Flower: What the February 12 Milestone Means for Shoppers in 2026
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's SF 3591 THC Cap Bill: What It Would Mean for Dispensary Shoppers in 2026
Senate File 3591 would cap cannabis flower at 15% THC and concentrates at 30% in Minnesota dispensaries. Here is what the bill proposes, who opposes it, and what changes if it passes.
Prairie Island's Island Peži Is Coming to Mankato: Minnesota's Tribal Dispensary Wave Accelerates
Prairie Island CBH plans to open an Island Peži dispensary at 1809 Adams St. in Mankato -- its first off-reservation retail location. Tokáhe Distribution already supplies 27 MN dispensaries. A look at how Minnesota tribal cannabis operators are expanding statewide under off-reservation compacts and what it means for prices, competition, and consumers.
Why Minnesota Dispensary Prices Are High in 2026 — And When to Expect Relief
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.
How to Start a Cannabis Business in Minnesota: Licenses, Costs, and the 2026 Application Process
Minnesota 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.
Minnesota Is About to Hit 100 Licensed Dispensaries: A Full Market Snapshot for February 2026
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.
Empty Shelves, Anxious Owners: MN Cannabis Rollout Strains Under Supply Chain Delays
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.
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