Cannabis in Minnesota local government
What Minnesota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about cannabis — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
537 Minnesota meetings since 2024 covered cannabis. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Minnesota with the most cannabis activity
- Mower County, MN (19)
- Wright County, MN (16)
- Northfield, MN (14)
- Luverne, MN (14)
- Faribault County, MN (12)
- Cottage Grove, MN (12)
- Nicollet County, MN (12)
- Scott County, MN (11)
- Brooklyn Center, MN (10)
- Winona, MN (10)
- Roseville, MN (10)
- Alexandria, MN (9)
Latest matching meetings
Shafer City Council to consider cannabis retail hours and fee schedule
The City Council will discuss new ordinances regarding cannabis retail hours and the city fee schedule. The body will also review requests for chickens at a specific residence and liquor license fees for Shafer Days.
Commission will consider amending the city's cannabis regulations (Ordinance 153.036)
The Planning Commission will review a proposed ordinance to amend Section 153.036 of the city's cannabis regulations. It will also discuss a proposed laundromat in the Central Business District, a final plat for the Walters Estates subdivision, and a draft revision to the subdivision code concerning park dedication…
Board to hold public hearing on road revocations in Turtle Lake Township
The Cass County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and consider a joint powers agreement regarding the revocation of roads in Turtle Lake Township. The board will also vote on road designations and various personnel and contract approvals via a consent agenda.
Commission will consider four land-use permit applications
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review four permit applications. Two are Conditional Use Permits—for a duplex on Lake Washington shoreland and a 255-foot wireless tower in Derrynane Township. Two are Interim Use Permits—for a cannabis cultivation operation in Montgomery Township and a short-term lodging rental…
City Council to consider cannabis zoning amendment and data center overview
The City Council will review a zoning amendment regarding cannabis and an overview of a data center. The body is also considering agreements for field advertising and a special event permit for the Ragnar Relay.
City Council to discuss Community Center project and 34th Street water main extension
The City Council will consider a pay request for the Dilworth Community Center project and playground equipment recommendations. The body is also reviewing a water main extension on 34th Street and various licenses for the Loco Daze celebration.
Commission will consider a permit for a new 900-animal-unit swine feedlot
The Meeker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Government Center at 5:00 pm on July 14, 2026. After approving the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes, the commission will consider three permit applications: a Class B‑h swine feedlot for Bergstrom Pork, Inc.; an interim use permit for Jingles Farms…
Mower County Board to consider cannabis ordinance, tax abatements, and budget proposals
The Mower County Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the cannabis ordinance for commercial outdoor grow facilities. The board will also consider resolutions for housing tax abatements and a $22,000 assessment for a septic loan.
City Council to discuss cannabis regulations and data center standards
The City Council will consider amendments to cannabis and hemp business regulations and the development of performance standards for data centers. The body is also reviewing a variance and developer's agreement for Randy's Foods at 1910 5th St NW.
Council considers zoning updates for short-term rentals and new business regulations
The Hopkins City Council will approve routine items including liquor licenses for Bear Cave Brewing and the Elks Lodge, a youth planning commission appointment, and ratify $3,708,693.40 in June payments. The council will also hold first readings on two development code amendments: one reclassifying short-term rentals…
City Council approves consent agenda covering licenses, contracts, and policy updates
At its regular meeting on July 13, 2026, the Bayport City Council adopted a consent agenda that includes 17 items. The items approve temporary liquor licenses for local events, renew service contracts for the Youth Service Bureau, building inspection, and criminal prosecution, and authorize a grant application for the…
Planning Commission to consider cannabis cultivation permit and zoning change
The Waseca County Planning Commission will consider two requests for public hearings at this meeting. One request seeks to change the zoning map and comprehensive land use plan for PID 12.007.0500 from UE Urban Expansion to A-1 Agricultural Protection District. The other is a conditional use permit from Elijah Gist to…
Planning Commission to consider zoning changes for cannabis grows and ADUs
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss modifying the Zoning Ordinance regarding outdoor cannabis grow facilities and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Council to discuss zoning code amendments for cannabis sales
The City Council will discuss zoning code amendments related to cannabis sales, the RFP process for the Cemstone site, and a feasibility study for a 2027 infrastructure/street project. They will also consider final payment for the Spirit Park Project and trail alignment negotiations on Lyle Avenue.
Planning Commission will consider a cannabis conditional use permit at 30181 Stacy Ponds Dr.
The Planning Commission’s special meeting will review documents related to a proposed Conditional Use Permit for a cannabis operation at 30181 Stacy Ponds Drive. Commissioners will consider the associated resolution and public hearing notice. The agenda also includes standard notices for the planning commission and…
City Council to consider conditional use permit for cannabis at 30181 Stacy Ponds Drive
The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a conditional use permit (CUP) for a cannabis-related business. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the property located at 30181 Stacy Ponds Drive.
City Council considers $11.375 million in bonds for Community Center
The City Council will discuss and vote on bond issuance and easements for the Dilworth Community Center Project. The body will also review a cannabis retail registration and a gaming trailer contract for Loco Daze.
Council to consider first reading of cannabis business regulations
The council will hold a public hearing on using Small Cities Development Program income for LED streetlight retrofitting in the Central Business District, and will consider resolutions establishing a TIF district for the Hill Block project with an interfund loan. The first reading of an ordinance amending regulations…
Council to consider credit enhancement for GO Utility Revenue Bonds
The Watertown City Council will adopt the agenda, approve the consent agenda, and review minutes from the June 9 work session and regular meeting. A presentation of the 2025 audit and a staff introduction will be given. The council will consider five resolutions: Rosewood Estates plats, Peace Lutheran Church…
Commission to vote on reclassifying cannabis, liquor, tobacco as conditional uses downtown
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two development code amendments. One would reclassify cannabis sales, off-sale liquor stores, and tobacco shops as conditional uses in the MX-D downtown district, adding a public review process. The other would classify short-term rentals as a permitted…
City Council to review municipal cannabis and sewer system agreements
The City Council will discuss municipal cannabis management, consulting, and financial services agreements. The body is also considering resolutions for a sanitary sewer system improvement project and water infrastructure risk planning.
Board to consider Sheriff budget, park ordinances, cannabis fees
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting on June 16, 2026. They will discuss the Sheriff's Office budget, a Boat & Water Grant workplan, facility maintenance contracts (LEC Generator, Elevator Maintenance), a Conditional Use Permit, cannabis temporary event registration…
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on cannabis cultivation request
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a state-licensed outdoor cannabis cultivation operation. The proposal involves a 44.24-acre parcel in Red Rock Township.
Planning Commission will hear the City of Wyoming Cannabis Ordinance
The commission will consider approving the minutes from the May 26 meeting. It will hold public hearings on the preliminary and final plats for the Mastell Addition at West Comfort Drive and Heath Avenue. The City of Wyoming Cannabis Ordinance will be discussed as old business. An update notes that the Rosenbauer cold…
Council to approve gambling permit and cannabis fund
The City Council will consider approving an off-site gambling permit for the Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation at VillageFest and establishing a municipal cannabis enterprise fund. The body will also authorize a water efficiency grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council.
County board to consider cannabis ordinance amendment
The Steele County Board will discuss a cannabis ordinance amendment, a highway project update, and non-profit community partner award recommendations. A Master Gardener presentation is also scheduled.
Commission will approve March 10th minutes and discuss health funding updates
The Public Health Commission will approve the minutes from its March 10, 2026 meeting. It will review the 2026 Public Health Awards process and plan for the 2027 awards during National Public Health Week. Updates will be provided on family home visiting, staffing, cannabis prevention grants, opioid settlement, and…
City Council to consider cannabis retail pre-approval for Red Iris LLC
The City Council will consider a resolution to grant pre-approval for cannabis retail registration to Red Iris, LLC at 302-304 Demers Ave. This is the sole item on the special meeting agenda.
Council to vote on cannabis dispensary extension at 302 Demers Ave
The City Council is considering a resolution to grant an extension of preliminary cannabis retail registration to Red Iris, LLC for a dispensary at 302-304 Demers Ave. The company has faced delays due to utility easement, asbestos, and building code issues and requests an extension until October 15, 2026.
EDA discusses city property swap at June 8 meeting
The Economic Development Authority will discuss a potential swap of city-owned property. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive updates on market conditions, planning, and economic development activities. A public open forum is scheduled.
Board to deny cannabis retail variance near daycare
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five variance and appeal requests. The board will vote to deny a variance to allow a cannabis retail use near a daycare, deny a variance for continuation of a development under prior code, and approve a rear yard setback reduction from 20 to 5 feet. Other items…
City Council will approve $6.5 million in disbursements for June 2026
The Cottage Grove City Council will consider a series of consent agenda items, including approval of the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and several contract awards. The council will also vote to approve disbursements totaling $6,501,199.07 for the period May 15‑May 28, 2026. Additional items include park…
City bans exterior signage and security bars for cannabis/hemp businesses
The Bayport City Council adopted Ordinance No. 918 to amend Appendix B of the zoning code. It prohibits cannabis and hemp businesses from erecting temporary signs and from displaying exterior signage that depicts cannabis or hemp imagery. The ordinance also bans security bars, gates, or grills on the exterior of such…
Shafer council to repeal lodging tax and approve cannabis business
The Shafer City Council will consider repealing a local lodging tax and accepting donations for community events and a cannabis retail business registration.
Council to discuss filing complaint on Xcel transmission line route
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a potential complaint to the Public Utilities Commission regarding the proposed approved route for the Xcel Mississippi River Transmission Project. Other topics include updates on the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, public art…
Update on cannabis retail registration at 302-304 Demers Ave.
The City Council receives updates on a proposed cannabis retail registration at 302-304 Demers Avenue. No decisions are expected at this special meeting.
Council to award $2.76M Point Bridge rehabilitation contract
The council will vote on awarding a $2,758,599.99 contract for the Point Bridge rehabilitation project, consider liquor license renewals, and approve a $29,800 downtown parking lot improvement project. Also up for discussion are a cannabis microbusiness retailer license and a facility use agreement with E Hockey…
Planning Commission to review site plan for 5201 260th Street
The Planning Commission will conduct a site plan review for a project at 5201 260th Street. The body will also discuss the City of Wyoming Cannabis Ordinance.
County Board to consider housing tax abatement, cannabis cultivation CUP rescission
The Mower County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a housing tax abatement application for a single-family home in LeRoy. The board will also consider accepting Black Husky LLC's decision to rescind a conditional use permit for an outdoor cannabis cultivation campus. Consent agenda items include…
Council to consider cannabis regulations and fire truck purchase
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several items, including an amendment to Chapter 121 to regulate low potency hemp businesses, a purchase agreement addendum for 421 Walnut Place, and the purchase of a Fouts Fire 2000-gallon tanker truck. Also on the agenda are an update on a pending lawsuit…