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.
1,030 Minnesota meetings since 2024 covered cannabis. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Minnesota with the most cannabis activity
- Fergus Falls, MN (29)
- Wyoming, MN (24)
- Mower County, MN (19)
- La Crescent, MN (18)
- Marine on St. Croix, MN (17)
- Hopkins, MN (16)
- Wright County, MN (15)
- Waite Park, MN (15)
- Stacy, MN (14)
- Bayport, MN (14)
- Northfield, MN (14)
- Lu Verne, MN (14)
Latest matching meetings
County Board to vote on 2027 equipment preorders, new paralegal, and cannabis license
The Carver County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing preorders for 2027 fleet vehicles, adding a paralegal position to Health and Human Services, renewing liquor licenses, registering a cannabis dispensary, and approving a contract for a park fire feature. The regular…
Council to review 2027 preliminary budget with proposed tax levy increase
The St. James City Council will review the 2027 preliminary budget, which proposes a total budget of $19,347,499 and a tax levy of $1,729,350, a 7.64% increase from 2026. The council will also consider approving a special event permit for the Watonwan County Relay for Life and a cannabis retail registration for the…
Council to discuss 2027 budget, tax levy, and street projects
The Delano City Council and Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss several items, including an energy assessment for city facilities, a zoning code amendment related to cannabis sales, potential policy amendments on parking lot lighting and single-family occupancy, the 2027 budget and property tax levy…
Council to review 2025 audit, public works funding, cannabis retail permit
The Forest Lake City Council will hear the 2025 audit presentation, consider funding options for a new public works facility, and act on several land-use and licensing items, including an interim use permit for cannabis retail at 955 Broadway Ave W. The agenda also includes a public hearing on an easement vacation for…
County EDA to discuss cannabis ordinance update
The Waseca County Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, receive updates on economic development activities, and discuss a cannabis ordinance update. The meeting is largely procedural, with the cannabis ordinance discussion being the only substantive item.
Council to consider ice center fees, contracts, and alcohol ordinance changes
The Coon Rapids City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, public hearings, and several business items. Key actions include considering a third amendment to a purchase agreement for the old Fire Station 3 property, an access agreement for a construction project, ice center fee and contract approvals, and…
County board to consider cannabis microbusiness permit and tax abatements
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, public works and central services updates, and several action items. Key decisions include conditional use permits for a cannabis microbusiness, hiring part-time dispatch-jailers, and tax abatements for disaster…
Council to vote on cannabis rules, final plat, and street work
The Stacy City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to cannabis regulations and foundation requirements, approval of the final plat for Walters Estates, and a contract for OSHA training. They will also discuss street improvements, water tower painting, culvert repair…
Council to consider public hearing on cannabis ordinance amendment
The Thief River Falls City Council is holding a special meeting with a single new business item: calling for a public hearing to amend the city's cannabis ordinance. No other substantive action is on the agenda; the rest is procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, public forum, and agenda approval).
Planning Commission to hold hearing on aggregate mining permit renewal
The Waseca County Planning Commission will meet to consider a request for the renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for aggregate material mining. The commission will also hold a discussion regarding cannabis.
Waseca County Board to hold public hearings on fee changes and cannabis cultivation
The Board of Commissioners will consider updates to the county fee schedule and a request for a cannabis cultivation conditional use permit. The meeting includes decisions on bridge replacements and zoning map amendments.
Council to vote on liquor licenses, cannabis code changes, and Shady Oak Station plan
The Hopkins City Council will hear updates on digital access initiatives and consider multiple liquor license approvals, a joint powers agreement for the Shady Oak Station redevelopment, and a second reading of an ordinance amending development code for cannabis and hemp sales. The council will also discuss a charter…
Joint Powers Board to approve cannabis facility purchase in Big Lake Industrial Park
The Big Lake City Council and Township Board will decide whether to approve a Letter of Intent for PSBX Real Estate LLC to purchase a 2.25-acre lot in the Big Lake Industrial Park East for a cannabis grow and processing facility. If approved, the sale price would be reduced to $0 with a forgivable loan, and the…
City Council to vote on water treatment plant contract and cannabis buffer rules
The Waconia City Council will meet to decide on routine approvals and several key items, including a $3.2 million contract for Water Treatment Plant No. 4 construction and an ordinance amendment setting cannabis retail buffer zones. The council will also discuss parking restrictions on 8th Street and hear staff…
City Council to consider $75,000 bid for City Hall and Police Campus lightning protection
The Rogers City Council will consider a consent agenda including decertification of three Tax Increment Financing districts, approval of a retail cannabis business registration, and a temporary on-sale liquor license. Public hearings are scheduled on easement vacations related to the Asguard development and Twin City…
Board considers cannabis ordinance and County Attorney budget increase
The Mower County Board of Commissioners will discuss a cannabis ordinance for commercial outdoor grow facilities and a request for an additional staff attorney. The board will also review financial updates and disaster assistance requests.
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.
Council to weigh annexation of Tamarack Land, Carver County parcels
The Waconia City Council will hold a public hearing on a joint annexation petition for Tamarack Land, LLC and Carver County-owned properties. The consent agenda includes routine approvals for expenditures, contractor pay requests, and several licenses. Council business items include a vote to deny a proposed ordinance…
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.
Fillmore County Board to hold public hearing on hemp and cannabis ordinance
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to Ordinance No. 20230523 concerning hemp and cannabis. The board is also considering road construction agreements and a land purchase from the City of Preston.
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…