Erin Dupree has officially resigned as director of Minnesota’s marijuana regulatory body, a day after she was appointed by Governor Tim Walz. Dupree has resigned amid reports that she sold illegal cannabis products in the state, according to Minnesota Public Radio. She was set to officially take over the position on October 2. Interim director …
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Sep 13 2023
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Marijuana Odor By Itself Does Not Justify Vehicle Search
In a landmark decision the Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that the smell of marijuana on its own is not probably cause to search a person’s motor vehicle. The ruling is based on a case brought by Adam Torgerson, who was pulled over in 2021 in Meeker County. Although Torgerson was pulled over for having …
Aug 30 2023
St. Cloud State University in Minnesota Offering Certificate Courses in Marijuana Education
Minnesota recently legalized recreational marijuana, and now a new course at St. Cloud State University could help those wanting to take part in the new industry. The 24-week certificate courses being offered by St. Cloud makes them the first in Minnesota to ever offer marijuana certificates. The program, with the tagline “Become an Industry Leader”, …
Aug 21 2023
Minnesota Tribe Announces Plan for Mobile Marijuana Store
Despite state-licensed marijuana retail outlets not opening until 2025, two tribes in Minnesota began selling marijuana when it became legal on August 1. Now one of those tribes has announced a new plan to roll out a mobile marijuana store. The Red Lake Nation has announced that they are working on a mobile dispensary, which …
Aug 01 2023
Marijuana Possession and Cultivation is Now Legal in Minnesota
As of today, August 1, the possession and personal cultivation of recreational marijuana is legal in Minnesota for everyone 21 and older. Minnesota is now officially the 23rd state with legal recreational marijuana. The new law allows for the possession of up to two ounces of dried marijuana flower while in public and up to …
Jul 30 2023
Second Minnesota Tribe Votes to Legalize Marijuana Stores, Sales to Begin Tuesday
Although the first state-licensed marijuana store isn’t expected to open in Minnesota until 2025, two tribes in the state are planning to open legal marijuana stores in just a couple days with no requirement to be a tribal member. On Friday the White Earth Nation Tribal Council voted to legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 …
Jul 12 2023
Minnesota Adds IBS and OCD to Medical Marijuana Program
The Minnesota Department of Health has officially added irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to the list of qualifying medical marijuana conditions. As of July 1, Minnesota patients certified with either IBS or OCD can enroll in the state’s medical cannabis program. Patients certified by a participating health care practitioner as having either …
Jul 10 2023
Minnesota: Law Legalizing Marijuana Possession and Cultivation Goes Into Effect in Three Weeks
In just three weeks, on August 1, Minnesota will officially become the 23rd state where marijuana can be legally possessed for recreational purposes. Starting Tuesday, August 1, those who are 21 and older in Minnesota will be allowed to possess up to two ounces of marijuana in public, and up to two pounds at a …
Jun 12 2023
Minnesota: At Least 66,000 Marijuana Charges Will Be Expunged August 1
Following the governor’s signature of HF 100, Minnesota officials say that starting August 1st tens of thousands of marijuana charges will be expunged with thousands more put into consideration. According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the agency HF 100 tasks with handling marijuana expungements, work on establishing the process for marijuana expungements is …
May 30 2023
Minnesota Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Marijuana
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed House File 100 into law, officially making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana. The governor’s signature on HF 100 means that starting August 1, those 21 and older in Minnesota will be allowed to possess up to two ounces of marijuana, eight grams of marijuana concentrates and …