Let me guess. You’ve been watching what’s happening in Minnesota. Licenses rolling out. Headlines everywhere. Everyone talking about “getting in early.” Maybe you’ve thought, This is it. This is my window. And you might be right. But here’s what I tell every...
So You Want to Rent to a Cannabis Business? Here’s What Property Owners Need to Know
I can’t count how many times a commercial property owner has called me and said something like, “Hey, I’ve got a solid tenant lined up—it’s a cannabis company. Anything I should be worried about?” Short answer? Yes. Longer answer? Yes—but maybe not in the way you...
THC at a Crossroads: Marijuana Rescheduling and the Federal Push to Rein in Hemp
The federal government is sending some very mixed signals on cannabis—and if you're in Minnesota's THC market, it's a moment that demands your full attention. On one side, there's momentum toward reclassifying marijuana under federal law, a move that...
Tribal-State Cannabis Agreements in Minnesota: Red Lake Nation’s Bold New Move
Let’s be honest—Minnesota’s cannabis industry isn’t just changing. It’s transforming. And one of the biggest catalysts for that transformation? Our tribal nations. In a major move that’s flown a bit under the radar (but won’t stay that way for long), the Red Lake...
Federal Lawmakers Close Hemp Loophole: Key Changes Explained
As part of the deal to end the recent government shutdown, Congress included a provision in the funding bill that significantly redefines “hemp” under federal law—a change that could reshape the entire landscape of hemp-derived products across the country. If you...
What Minnesota’s Cannabis Statute Means for Local Retailers
In August 2023, Governor Tim Walz enacted the Minnesota cannabis statute which legalized the sale and use of cannabis to adults. Specifically, Minn. Stat. § 342.2 allows a cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower,...
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