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 permitted an initiative in November that offers municipalities a strategy to enter the hashish business below a public-private partnership mannequin.
Osseo has partnered with Minnesota-based hashish retail administration agency Voyageur Hashish Companies to supervise each day operations.
The collaboration is predicted to generate income for native companies whereas decreasing the tax burden on residents.
“It was an try to be conscious of the residents and attempt to discover methods to assist fund authorities that [does] not fall on the backs of the folks 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 acquire income from the store.
Voyageur will deal with staffing, coaching, compliance and stock administration, guaranteeing the enterprise meets state requirements.
Earlier than the hashish retailer opens, the town will renovate the constructing. The work consists of safety upgrades and compliance measures required for state licensure.
Along with the municipal hashish retailer, Osseo has permitted the opening of personal retailer Roz Chunks.
The twin method is predicted to drive financial exercise whereas providing residents better entry to authorized hashish merchandise.
