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We finally have market data covering adult-use and medical cannabis activity

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

Worker safety in Minnesota's cannabis industry is governed by OCM and MN Occupationsl Health and Safety Administration. The rules are spread across several sections of state regulation, depending on teh type of business. This is a streamlined guide to the key requirements specific to worker health and safety.

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.

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?

North Star Cannabis Consulting Selects 22 Entrepreneurs as State's Adult-Use Market Launches

License deadline of Oct. 31 remains for all retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers of hemp THC.

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

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

Cannabis has long been big business in Colorado, but Denver has some exciting new options for Cannatourism!

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

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

The long awaited lottery is happening this Thursday!

If you are thinking about working with a distributor it's crucial to understand the key components of a distribution agreement.

If you've subbmitted your cannabis license and application and are wondering "What's next?", this free webinar is a MUST WATCH! Led by North Star Cannabis Consulting Founder, Jen Reise sho specializes in providing comprehensive services to Minnesota cannabis entrepreneurs.

4/20 is a fitting day to relect on Minnesota's cannabis industry.

Mezzobusiness, Cultivation, Manufacturing, and Retail applicants are headed to a lottery for Minnesota's limited licenses.

If you are one of the 1,300 people who submitted an application for a micro license, you may be wondering.....What's next?

Guides new entrepreneurs through the different types of legal entity and how to use an entity to protect personal assets from business debts

Are you looking to enter the burgeoning cannabis industry in Minnesota but don't know where to start? Look no further than North Star Cannabis Consulting, a firm founded by an experienced Minnesota attorney, Jen Reise. With a passion for supporting the state's craft cannabis industry, Jen offers a variety of services tailored to entrepreneurs looking to navigate the complex world of cannabis licensing. One of the key services offered by North Star Cannabis Consulting is prepa