Tribal cannabis gaining ground in Minnesota as leaders navigate growth pains

Wed, Mar 26

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Minnesota's legal cannabis rollout has given Native American tribes a head start, with some seeing the state's approach as a "model" for the industry.
Tribes in Minnesota view the state's cannabis regulations as an ideal model and are working to adapt similar practices within their own communities.
The concept of Native American tribes leading the way in the cannabis industry presents opportunities and challenges, with potential for economic growth and self-sufficiency.
Despite the optimism, there are still barriers to navigate, such as regulatory complexities and the need for collaboration between tribes and state governments.

Minnesota’s legal cannabis rollout has given Native American tribes a head start, creating what some tribal members call a “model” approach, though the concept is not without challenges.

“We sort of look at Minnesota as like the ideal model of what we’d like to see happen,” said Rob Pero, founder of...

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