The primary government-run hashish retailer in Minnesota is predicted to open in mid-2026 within the metropolis of Osseo.
The municipally owned store will occupy the 7,480-square-foot former Osseo Press & Information headquarters, MinneapoliMedia reported.
The Metropolis Council authorized an initiative in November that provides municipalities a strategy to enter the hashish trade beneath a public-private partnership mannequin.
Osseo has partnered with Minnesota-based hashish retail administration agency Voyageur Hashish Providers to supervise each day operations.
The collaboration is predicted to generate income for native providers whereas decreasing the tax burden on residents.
“It was an try to be aware of the residents and attempt to discover methods to assist fund authorities that [does] not fall on the backs of the individuals residing right here,” Osseo Mayor Duane Poppe informed CCX Media.
Underneath Minnesota’s adult-use hashish laws, Osseo will maintain the state hashish license and accumulate income from the store.
Voyageur will deal with staffing, coaching, compliance and stock administration, making certain the enterprise meets state requirements.
Earlier than the hashish retailer opens, the town will renovate the constructing. The work contains safety upgrades and compliance measures required for state licensure.
Along with the municipal hashish retailer, Osseo has authorized the opening of personal retailer Roz Chunks.
The twin strategy is predicted to drive financial exercise whereas providing residents larger entry to authorized hashish merchandise.
