St. Paul College is offering new certificate programs created to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the cannabis industry, the first program of its kind at a Minnesota community college. Students can choose between three specialties. The cultivation program teaches students to trim and package plants, and the retail program prepares them to work in stores, helping clients … [Read more...] about St. Paul College announces new program to prepare students for cannabis careers
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Minnesota Health Officials Issue Warning About Illegal High-Potency Hemp Products
The Minnesota Department of Health has issued a bulletin warning consumers that retailers are selling unregulated and illegal cannabis products that exceed the state’s limit for THC. Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana earlier this year, but state-licensed cannabis dispensaries are not expected to open for at least a year, perhaps not until early 2025. In its bulletin, … [Read more...] about Minnesota Health Officials Issue Warning About Illegal High-Potency Hemp Products
Health officials warn about THC products hundreds of times over legal limit
MINNEAPOLIS — There's a new warning for consumers about illegal high-dose THC products. Minnesota health officials said they have recently seen products that are hundreds of times above the legal limit. At Hemp House THC dispensary in Minneapolis' Wedge neighborhood, you'll find plenty of the latest drinks and edibles featuring THC. "We get a lot of customers that are curious … [Read more...] about Health officials warn about THC products hundreds of times over legal limit
University Of Minnesota Launches Cannabis Research Center
The University of Minnesota last week launched the new Cannabis Research Center, only six months after the institution was authorized by the state’s marijuana legalization statute. The center, which was established as part of the university’s School of Public Health, will work to assess the impact of cannabis legalization in Minnesota and advise policymakers as they establish … [Read more...] about University Of Minnesota Launches Cannabis Research Center
Marijuana driver impairment test could be used in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Months after Minnesota legalized marijuana for adults, the state's Office of Traffic Safety is pilot testing products that aim to help law enforcement officers identify drivers who are high. "We're not looking to find somebody who used 10 days or 14 days ago. We're looking for somebody who used within the last couple of hours," said Mike Hanson, the … [Read more...] about Marijuana driver impairment test could be used in Minnesota
Steve Cahalan: Tree Huggers opens in Caledonia with plans to sell cannabis
There’s news this week about a new Tree Huggers store in Caledonia, a Burlington store planned for Onalaska, Legends Sports Group opening in Valley View Mall, the upcoming closing of Outrageous Boutique and new locations for Garage Ball and a Christmas tree sales lot. A new Tree Huggers store opened Friday in the former Dairy Queen restaurant at 603 Esch Drive in Caledonia, … [Read more...] about Steve Cahalan: Tree Huggers opens in Caledonia with plans to sell cannabis
Surly Brewing hosts 4th annual Legacy Cup celebrating all things cannabis
MINNEAPOLIS -- From THC pretzels and seltzers to custom glass pipes, the fourth annual Legacy Cup at Surly Brewing continues to grow as more Minnesotans become cannabis curious. "We started it just on the CBD side of things to kind of get the ball rolling, and, you know, still celebrate our hemp farmers and our cool CBD topicals and tinctures," Josh Wilken-Simon with Legacy … [Read more...] about Surly Brewing hosts 4th annual Legacy Cup celebrating all things cannabis
Minnesota’s New Cannabis Czar Steps Down After One Day
On September 21, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz appointed cannabis business consultant Erin DuPree as head of the Office of Cannabis Management, to oversee the state’s nascent adult-use marijuana market. On September 22, amid allegations that she sold illegal products at her hemp shop, DuPree said that she would “not be going forward” as the the state’s new cannabis czar. Her … [Read more...] about Minnesota’s New Cannabis Czar Steps Down After One Day
A 3rd Native American tribe in Minnesota establishing adult-use cannabis sales
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe has established a framework to launch an adult-use cannabis retail program on its tribal lands in rural Minnesota. The Leech Lake Band business council recently approved an ordinance for the sale and consumption of cannabis products on its lands in the northern part of the state, according to MPR News. The Leech Lake Band could launch recreational … [Read more...] about A 3rd Native American tribe in Minnesota establishing adult-use cannabis sales
Red Lake Nation plans mobile cannabis dispensary
The Red Lake Nation in northwestern Minnesota plans to roll out a mobile marijuana dispensary that will operate only on tribal lands. The tribe opened the state’s first recreational marijuana store this month. The dispensary will resemble a food truck, and will allow the tribe to expand its cannabis business. Tribal Secretary Samuel Strong says that since the tribe’s dispensary … [Read more...] about Red Lake Nation plans mobile cannabis dispensary
