OCM Updates

OCM Updates Patients with autism report reduced anxiety and depression in one of the largest studies ever involving medical cannabis

Patients with autism enrolled in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program report a noticeable improvement in their co-occurring conditions within four months of receiving medical cannabis, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).

OCM Updates Office of Cannabis Management announces more than $250 million in retail cannabis sales since statewide launch of adult-use market one year ago

Office offers update on industry progress as state reaches important milestone

OCM Updates Patients finding relief from symptoms associated with cancer in one of the largest studies ever involving medical cannabis treatment

Patients with cancer enrolled in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program are finding a noticeable improvement in symptoms associated with cancer, including nausea, vomiting and appetite loss, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).

OCM Updates Office of Cannabis Management announces recipients of CanGrow grant funds to help farmers succeed in the cannabis industry

Applications now being accepted for next round of CanGrow funding

OCM Updates Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management now accepting applications for lower-potency hemp edible retailer, manufacturer, and wholesaler business licenses

Today, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) resumed accepting business license applications for the three lower-potency hemp edible (LPHE) license types: LPHE retailers, LPHE manufacturers, and LPHE wholesalers.

OCM Updates Governor Tim Walz signs bipartisan bill allowing Minnesota hemp businesses to continue using out-of-state testing facilities through May 2027

Today, Governor Tim Walz signed a bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature allowing businesses manufacturing lower-potency hemp edibles (LPHEs) to continue using out-of-state testing facilities until May 31, 2027, as long as those labs are able to meet criteria established by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).

OCM Updates Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management will resume accepting applications for lower-potency hemp edible retailer, manufacturer and wholesaler business licenses on April 1

Today, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that on April 1, it will begin accepting business license applications for the three lower-potency hemp edible (LPHE) license types: LPHE retailers, LPHE manufacturers, and LPHE wholesalers. Applications will then be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing, rolling basis.

OCM Updates Governor Walz signs Tribal-state cannabis compact with the Lower Sioux Indian Community

Agreement marks the eighth compact or cooperative agreement between a Tribal Nation and the state of Minnesota

OCM Updates Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management to host statewide listening tour beginning in Duluth this month

The listening tour begins on March 12 with stops in Pine County and Cloquet, and a public listening session in Duluth on March 13.

OCM Updates Office of Cannabis Management launches market dashboard

Dashboard and newly released legislative reports provide insight into market launch activities in 2025 and anticipated market growth in 2026