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Minnesota posts recreational marijuana rules; politico predicts no sales till 2026

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management on Monday published the rules for the impending recreational marijuana market in…

News April 14
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Judge OKs Minnesota adult-use cannabis rules, setting stage for sales to begin

Adult-use cannabis sales in Minnesota moved a step closer to fruition when an administrative law judge signed off…

News April 8
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Minnesota judge reinstates lottery for adult-use cannabis social equity licenses

A Minnesota judge has ordered the state's cannabis regulators to hold a lottery to issue business licenses to…

News April 7
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Big players enter hemp-derived THC drink market amid growing restrictions, bans

Another week, another move from an established company into the federally legal, hemp-derived THC market.

News April 7
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Thousands vie for Minnesota adult-use marijuana licenses; 2025 launch possible

More than 3,500 applicants are seeking adult-use marijuana business licenses in Minnesota,, where sales could launch in 2025.

News March 28
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What’s causing the decline in M&A activity in the cannabis industry?

Mergers and acquisitions in the cannabis industry in 2024 totaled $1.169 billion, a decrease of $579 million -…

News March 25
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Minnesota extends cannabis license application deadline after system outage

Minnesota's cannabis regulatory agency extended the deadline for adult-use business license applications after the computer system shut down…

News March 17
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Minnesota to open adult-use marijuana licensing this month

Prospective operators in Minnesota's impending adult-use marijuana market can begin submitting business license applications on Feb. 18.

News February 6
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Former executive with cannabis MSO Verano is charged with insider trading

Federal prosecutors have indicted a former executive with cannabis multistate operator Verano Holdings Corp. on a charge of…

News January 22
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Top marijuana regulators in 2 states resign before launch of adult-use sales

The top marijuana regulators in two states on the verge of launching adult-use sales are stepping down.

News January 10
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