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City of Albert Lea approves 2 cannabis business licenses

Albert Lea City Council stands firm against the Smoking Tree, approves two other cannabis dispensaries
Just two weeks after rejecting a license application for cannabis microbusiness The Smoking Tree, the Albert Lea City Council stood by its earlier decision, denying the business a second time. However,
Albert Lea approves 2 cannabis businesses while again denying state's first non-tribal licensee
The city of Albert Lea has now approved two cannabis businesses, but the first person to apply for a city license was denied once again.
Albert Lea approves two of three cannabis businesses
Two micro retail recreational cannabis owners gained approval in Albert Lea on Monday. The city council approved two of the three owners on Monday, in line with the city manager’s recommendation
Albert Lea approves 2 new recreational marijuana businesses
The city of Albert Lea approved two new recreational marijuana businesses on Monday, August 11, Matchbox Farms and Black Husky.
After blocking one, Albert Lea approves its first two cannabis dispensaries
After drawing statewide attention for rejecting a licensed cannabis business owner in July, the city council approved two other applicants on Monday evening.
Albert Lea at odds with state law after City Council denies cannabis license
City councilors in the southern Minnesota town bemoan a lack of local control as the city attorney warns of consequences.
Albert Lea's 'The Smoking Tree' cannabis shop opens doors but with nothing to sell
The Smoking Tree cannabis shop is open in Albert Lea, but supply regulations and registration issues with the city are currently preventing cannabis products from being sold there.
Minnesota dispensaries: Albert Lea approves 2 licenses, denies Smoking Tree
The Albert Lea City council has approved the licenses for two dispensaries within its limits – just not the one that initially brought forth the challenge.
Albert Lea gives two cannabis businesses green light, denies third
Plus: How a Maplewood man reunited with a prized possession; Polls open to narrow down candidates for Hortman race; and more.

Albert Lea approves 2 of 3 cannabis businesses

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City of Albert Lea to consider 3 potential marijuana microbusiness retailers

The City of Albert Lea is considering the potential registration for 3 prospective marijuana microbusiness retailers on ...
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Albert Lea approves two cannabis businesses

The City of Albert Lea has approved its first two cannabis businesses, but not without addressing some issues that came up in ...
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My Point of View: City leaders had Albert Lea’s best interests in mind with vote

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever ...