Osseo looks to establish municipal cannabis shop
With just over 2,500 residents, the City of Osseo is known as a quiet, safe suburb, but city council member Mark Schulz wants it to be known for something else.
Osseo looks to create city-owned cannabis dispensary
Osseo is looking to establish a city-owned marijuana dispensary, hoping to be the first in the state to do so. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has more.
THC drinks takeoff in Minnesota with boost from 'Dry January'
A new law legalize recreational cannabis cleared the way for liquor stores to sell low dose, hemp-derived edibles late last spring and since then, their popularity in Minnesota has only increased.
THC drink sales high in Minnesota
Since the legalization of recreational marijuana cleared several hurdles for manufacturers, THC-infused drinks have become a popular product in Minnesota.
MN cannabis management appointment failed standard processes, audit says
An audit found the process leading up to the first Office of Cannabis Management director appointment failed to follow normal background check procedures and effectively communicate between departments.
Marijuana odor not probable cause for a police search: Court
A traffic stop that ultimately netted a pistol and marijuana in 2021 was contested after police used the odor of marijuana alone as probable cause to search a vehicle.
Marijuana testing for Minnesota drivers
Minnesota authorities are launching a pilot project to see how effective roadside saliva testing for drugs can be in detecting impaired drivers.
Cannabis law: Minnesota tests new drug detection devices for driving impairment
New drug detection technology is coming to officers patrolling Minnesota roads.
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in DC, federal lands
"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."
College cannabis courses expand Minnesota job opportunities
Minnesota is more than a year away from retail cannabis sales, but the industry is already adding jobs.
MN college adds cannabis course
St. Paul College has added cannabis courses that will expand Minnesota job opportunities.
Minnesota health inspections uncover high-dose THC edible sales
The Minnesota Department of Health says recent inspections found more than a third of businesses were selling high-dose THC products that exceeded state limits. Some contained "hundreds of milligrams of THC per serving" while the state only allows 50 mg for an entire package.
Minnesota industrial hemp license applications now open for 2024
Applications for licenses to grow and process industrial amounts of hemp in Minnesota are now open to Minnesotans, subject to restrictions.
Marijuana driver impairment test could be used in Minnesota
The oral fluid, or saliva-based, tests will screen for six different drug categories, including cannabis and opioids.
Cannabis field sobriety tests
While Cannabis might now be legal in Minnesota, law enforcement continues to consider new ideas on how to enforce impaired driving laws on the road.
Cannabis Research Center launched by University of Minnesota
The center will, “assess the impact of adult-use cannabis legalization and help inform future cannabis policies and practices across the state of Minnesota."
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use
Ohio now becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes.
Minnesota's new cannabis agency wants input on rules
The new agency overseeing Minnesota's marijuana industry, as the state moves forward with legalization, is now asking for the public's input on its rules.
Where are hemp-based edibles businesses operating in Minnesota?
While low-dose THC gummies, drinks and other hemp-based cannabinoid edibles have been legal in Minnesota for more than a year, it’s been unclear how widespread the industry is throughout the state.
THC edible production in Minnesota
THC gummies and drinks have been legal in Minnesota for more than a year, but where are they coming from? FOX 9 Investigates where the businesses operate throughout Minnesota.