In this week’s Nuggets: A Wisconsin pizzeria’s error leads dozens to eat cannabis oil pizza; the Minneapolis City Council approves new rules for cannabis businesses; doing the math on whether Minnesota’s cannabis program really is on track to hold a license lottery in 2024; Mankato to limit pot stores to four; Ely weighs new cannabis ordinances; where cannabis is on the ballot in 2024; and a New York City law used to shut down suspected illegal pot shops is ruled unconstitutional.
Wisconsin pizzeria’s error led dozens to eat cannabis oil pizza: At least five customers sought medical attention after eating pizza from Famous Yeti’s Pizza, which accidentally used a legal THC oil, health officials said. Read more.
Minneapolis City Council approves new rules for cannabis businesses: The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted 12-1 to approve an ordinance governing the location and operation of cannabis businesses operating within city limits. The lone holdout was Council Member Linea Palmisano, who objected to an amendment introduced by members Aurin Chowdhury and Emily Koski that eliminated a required 300-foot minimum distance between retail stores. That amendment was also approved Thursday. The ordinance sets no limits on the number of cannabis businesses that may be licensed in the city and prohibits dispensaries within 300 feet of schools. The measure now heads to Mayor Jacob Frey for his signature. More information about the city's adult-use cannabis amendment can be found here.
Is Minnesota’s cannabis program really on track to hold a license lottery in 2024? Let’s do the math. “[T]he process for granting licenses has led to frustration and complaints from potential applicants. But there is no strong evidence that it is behind schedule, mostly because there has never really been a schedule,” Peter Callaghan writes for MinnPost. Read more.
Mankato to limit pot stores to four: Mankato would have no more than four retail pot shops at any given time under an ordinance being drafted in preparation for the upcoming legalization of cannabis sales in Minnesota, expected to kick off sometime after Jan. 1, Mark Fischenich reports for the Mankato Free Press. Read more.
Ely weighs new cannabis ordinances: The Ely City Council got its first look at proposed new cannabis business ordinances at its Tuesday study session, including zoning restrictions on where these businesses would be allowed and how many licenses the city will permit, David Colburn reports for the Timberjay. Read more.
Where is cannabis on the ballot in 2024? USA Today’s Greta Cross summarizes the various marijuana-related ballot measures before voters in Florida, Massachusetts, Nebraska and North and South Dakota. Read more.
NYC law used to shut down suspected illegal pot shops ruled unconstitutional: A law that New York City has relied on to padlock scores of suspected unlicensed marijuana shops is unconstitutional because it violates the rights of store owners, a judge ruled Tuesday. Read more.
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Nov. 1-2 (Fri.-Sat.): Fright at the Farm & Haunted Cannabis Maze -"Join us for a haunted indoor & outdoor experience you will not forget." Presented by Rochester Horror. 7-11 p.m. Willow's Keep Farm, 47385 Hwy. 52 Blvd., Zumbrota. Tickets and more info.
Nov. 8 (Fri.): Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline Legal Cannabis Industry Forum -"The legal cannabis industry forum is a great opportunity to learn about Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline, share input on key in-demand occupations in your industry, help our team develop new occupations that will become eligible for Pipeline programming and to network and learn from others in your industry." 9-10 a.m. Virtual event. More info.
Nov. 9 (Sat.): Brunch & Blaze Free Cannabis Cultivation Class -"Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned grower, this event is perfect for learning all the tips and tricks to cultivate your own cannabis at home." Hosted by Herbs & Herbs, Natural Harvest and Sun Spectrum Technologies. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Heal Mpls, 4171 N. Lyndale Av., Minneapolis. More info.
