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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>
A New Government-Run Marijuana Store Just Opened In Minnesota
The first government-run marijuana retailer in Minnesota has officially opened its doors, marking another milestone in the state’s adult-use cannabis program. The city of Anoka announced last week that it had completed constructions of the facility. Now the shop is operational, with a “historic” soft launch on Thursday, Mayor Erik Skogquist said. “Our residents want […] The post A New Government-Run Marijuana Store Just Opened In Minnesota appeared first on Marijuan
The Wait is Over: Minnesota's First Non-Tribal Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Duluth
Duluth is now home to Minnesota's first non-tribal recreational cannabis store, a landmark opening that signals the true beginning of the statewide retail market.
Minnesota Cannabis Sales Reach Record High in Q4 2025
Minnesota's cannabis market continues to grow with record-breaking sales in the fourth quarter of 2025, surpassing initial projections.
New Cannabis Legislation Proposed for 2025 Session
Minnesota lawmakers introduce bills to expand home growing limits and reduce cannabis-related penalties.
10 New Dispensaries Opening Across Minnesota This Month
The Office of Cannabis Management announces approval of 10 new retail licenses, with dispensaries opening in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Greater Minnesota.
Minnesota Social Equity Cannabis Lottery Results Announced
OCM announces winners of the first social equity cannabis license lottery, with 50 new retail licenses awarded to qualified applicants.
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