Adult-use cannabis retailers in Minnesota have surpassed $50 million in total sales since the market’s launch last September.
State data shows that medical cannabis outpaced adult-use sales during the market’s first month, but adult-use sales have exceeded or matched the medical market during every month since. January was the industry’s busiest month, with licensed retailers recording $10.3 million in adult-use and $8.8 million in medical sales.
Meanwhile, hemp-derived THC products are also regulated and available in Minnesota. Between hemp products and the new adult-use market, the state saw about $210 million in adult-use THC sales in 2025.
Eric Taubel, executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), told CBS News that he expects adult-use monthly sales to increase with time.
Additionally, the majority of the approximately 180 businesses holding adult-use cannabis licenses are microbusinesses, which Taubel said has created ”a unique market that’s oriented towards craft,” which provides “an opportunity for small businesses to compete.”
“The challenge is that that kind of intentional building of a market takes a little bit more time. But we’re really in the place where I think cannabis consumers have more options, they have product available, and it’s only going to get better from here.” — Taubel, via CBS News
Meanwhile, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) recently signed into law legislation allowing hemp product manufacturers to continue using out-of-state testing labs until mid-2027.
