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Federal Cannabis Policy Under a Corrupt Administration
On Friday, Oct. 30, the federal DEA announced that it had given federal registration and protections to more than 900 medical cannabis businesses across the U.S., all in medical-only states including FL and TX, and is refusing to extend such approvals to cannabis operators in states that allow both medical and adult-use, including Minnesota.

Jen Reise
12 hours ago2 min read


Bringing Psilocybin Treatment to Minnesota
Bringing Psylocibin Treatment to Minnesota. A bipartisan effort is moving the state closer to a regulated psilocybin treatment program.

Jen Reise
Oct 63 min read


Navigating Minnesota's Cannabis Industry
Jen was featured on the Canna Connect Show.

Jen Reise
Jun 261 min read


Harmonizing Medical, Adult-use and Hemp THC in MN
A comprehensive summary of Minnesota's 2026 Omnibus Cannabis Bill.

Jen Reise
May 2811 min read


Legally Enforceable
Make sure you have a fully signed agreement setting out the work to be accomplished and the compensation to be paid. Otherwise, it will be very hard to use the legal system to enforce your rights if the other party does not perform.

Jen Reise
Apr 14 min read


Cannabis Legislation in Minnesota - What's in Play
Jen provides a MN Legislative Update

Jen Reise
Mar 194 min read


MN Market Update
Jen provides a MN Market Update

Jen Reise
Mar 53 min read


Guest Post: Protecting Workers in Minnesota's Cannabis Industry
Protecting Workers in the Cannabis Industry: Read each week to discover a new facet of this topic

Cathy Hovde
Mar 57 min read


Guest Post: Exploring Market Data on Minnesota's Launch
We finally have market data covering adult-use and medical cannabis activity
Bob and Erin Walloch, owners of CannaJoyMN
Jan 213 min read


Industry Watch
Jen provides an Industry Watch: Wrapping up 2025 and Predictions for 2026

Jen Reise
Jan 85 min read


Guest Post: What Just Happened to Hemp?
Wednesday night's Federal Hemp Ban Panel hosted by the Minnesota Craft Cannabis Guild at Steady Pour, a clear message emerged: a major federal change just dropped, and it directly threatens Minnesota’s thriving hemp-derived edibles and beverage industry. If you're in retail, manufacturing, farming, a home grower or consumer, check out this post to find out what you need to know.
Bob and Erin Walloch, owners of CannaJoyMN
Nov 24, 20253 min read


National Hemp Ban Takes Effect in a Year
The hemp-derived THC industry has grown exponentially since 2018 because it is federally legal. The bill to reopen the government snuck in language to make it illegal, effective in a year. Can the industry unite and change the law in the next year?

Jen Reise
Nov 13, 20254 min read


Minnesota's First Craft Cannabis Business Accelerator Announces Inaugural Cohort
North Star Cannabis Consulting Selects 22 Entrepreneurs as State's Adult-Use Market Launches

Jen Reise
Oct 21, 20253 min read


More Guidance, More Questions: MN Hemp Industry Update
License deadline of Oct. 31 remains for all retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers of hemp THC.

Jen Reise
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Introduction to METRC
Jen hosted an Intro to METRC webinar and was joined by Aly Piscatelli.

Jen Reise
Sep 12, 20251 min read


Jen Featured on MPR!
Jen was recently featured on MPR to talk about Minnesota's cannabis tax increase.

Jen Reise
Jul 25, 20251 min read


Exploring Denver's New Cannatourism Options
Cannabis has long been big business in Colorado, but Denver has some exciting new options for Cannatourism!

Jen Reise
Jul 9, 20253 min read


Minnesota's Tribal Cannabis Compacts: Bridging Two Markets
Minnesota's Tribal Cannabis Compacts have spawned questions and misinformation. Let's see what the experts have to say about this topic.

Jen Reise
Jun 11, 20255 min read


Moving Forward with Equity
Today, the Office of Cannabis Managmement will annount the winners of our state's first recreational cannabis business licenses.

Jen Reise
Jun 5, 20254 min read


Minnesota's License Lottery is Happening at Last!
The long awaited lottery is happening this Thursday!

Jen Reise
Jun 3, 20252 min read
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