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CANNABIS AND MARIJUANA

According to Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management, a staff member sent the wrong email notification to the winners of Thursday’s lotteries.
A second registration opportunity starts June 2. The previous registration period closed in April.
A steady line could be seen at the Waabigwan Mashkiki dispensary in Moorhead on Saturday
The state said hundreds of applicants have qualified for the lottery for a set number of licenses for various categories. More applications remain under review.

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In 2023, the stores made a net profit of $31.6 million on record sales of $437 million
Less than two years after cannabis was legalized, lawmakers continue to adjust cannabis regulations through roughly 30 bills currently moving through the Minnesota Legislature
“This is not easy work. It is not for the faint-hearted, and it’s for people who are really committed to this kind of work,” Charlene Briner said
Eric Taubel will take on an interim leadership role after Charlene Briner steps down as director of the state’s cannabis office.
There have been some surprises as Minnesota developed a framework for the new industry.
After lawsuits claiming unfair exclusion from cannabis licenses, the Office of Cannabis Management makes adjustments to the first cannabis lottery in Minnesota.

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Almost a year after legalization, the state’s rollout remains slow, with contentious lottery processes, lawsuits, and concerns over social equity provisions hindering progress.
Programs offer specialist certification in three areas of the cannabis economy: cultivation, product development and retail.
During Monday's work session, the Bemidji City Council addressed ongoing financial issues at the Sanford Center and discussed zoning and buffer regulations for future cannabis businesses in the city.

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