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Minnesota “cannabusinesses” struggling to stock store shelves
Several Minnesota cannabis businesses have the greenlight from the state to operate, but some are still struggling to stock store shelves. As Caroline Cummings reports, supply chain snags are hitting some businesses hard. WATCH FULL STORY HERE
Recreational Cannabis Business Struggle
With the first recreational cannabis dispensaries opening their doors over the last month, many are finding business struggling with supply chains. WCCO's Caroline Cummings speaks with one dispensary owner who says he's losing massive business due to the slim supply...
Independent dispensaries drown as recreational cannabis supply shortage drags on
In-Dispensary owner Mark Eide is weighing all of his options as he struggles to keep his doors open: waiting for more cannabis to be available, continuing only with the hemp market for the rest of the year or, worst-case scenario, selling his business before getting a...
Cannabis business owners fume as medical dispensaries jump first into recreational market
Agreements with the state authorized two medical dispensaries to sell some of their existing medical marijuana to recreational customers while other retailers struggle to secure supply. Minnesota cannabis entrepreneurs say they are confused and angry after the two...
Mille Lacs Band is second Minnesota tribe to sign deal to open off-reservation cannabis stores
The tribe could begin supplying state-licensed marijuana businesses with product soon, Office of Cannabis Management Director Eric Taubel said. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe on Wednesday became the second of Minnesota’s tribal nations to sign an agreement with Gov....
Can Minnesota cannabis dispensaries compete with black market weed?
Mark Eide, owner of In-Dispensary, stands in his business in the skyway in downtown Minneapolis on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. Minnesota recently raised the tax on cannabis sales by 5%. Eide plans to cover that extra cost but will label his products with the exact price...
DEA Effectively Postpones the Rescheduling of Marijuana to 2025
August 26th - The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has postponed its decision on whether to reschedule marijuana under federal law until after the upcoming U.S. presidential election. This delay is significant because rescheduling could affect federal regulations...
Understanding Delta-9 THC: What You Need to Know
Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly known as Delta-9 THC, is one of the primary cannabinoids found in cannabis plants. It is responsible for the psychoactive effects or "high" commonly associated with marijuana consumption. Here’s a closer look at Delta-9 THC and...
The Current State of Marijuana Rescheduling: A Brief Overview
In recent years, discussions surrounding the rescheduling of marijuana have gained significant momentum, reflecting evolving attitudes and legislative changes across the United States. At the heart of this debate lies the classification of cannabis under federal law—a...