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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.
Minnesota Enters New Era with First Off-Reservation Tribal Dispensary
White Earth Nation makes history in Moorhead, opening a state-compact dispensary off tribal land and setting a new precedent for Minnesota's cannabis market.
Minnesota's THC Beverage Boom: How the State Became a National Pioneer in Cannabis Drinks
Minnesota didn't just legalize cannabis -- it accidentally pioneered one of the fastest-growing beverage categories in the country. Here's how THC drinks went from novelty to nearly 10% of liquor store sales.
From $31 Million to $430 Million: Minnesota's Cannabis Market Is Just Getting Started
Minnesota's cannabis market recorded $31 million in adult-use sales in its first 90 days. The OCM now projects $430 million for 2026 -- a 14x increase driven by 135 licenses, 96 retail sites, improving supply, and more than 1,300 operators in the pipeline.
After Anoka, 12 More Minnesota Cities Are Racing to Open Municipal Cannabis Dispensaries
Anoka Cannabis Company opened February 6, 2026 as Minnesota's first city-operated dispensary. Now 12 more cities — including Osseo, Elk River, Blaine, and Buffalo — have filed applications to launch their own municipal cannabis stores. Here's what to expect.
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