Carpfish Creative

05/26/2026

The Minnesota cannabis market is currently experiencing significant growth. There is a notable interest among individuals seeking to transition within the industry. At present, several stakeholders with general micros and SEA retailers are exploring opportunities for ownership transfer.

If interested, reach out, and we will bring everyone together.

05/18/2026

Breaking: Minnesota SF 4401 Omnibus Cannabis Bill passed both chambers on May 17, 2026 — sending the most comprehensive cannabis policy update since legalization to Governor Walz. Read the full breakdown of what changes and timelines this bill would create, plus impacts across licensing, social equity, and regulation.

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 (𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑)
✅ Business structure change without a new license (LLC > Corporation, etc.)
✅ SEA Ownership expansion up to 4 businesses at 33% investment (from 65/35/10 rule)
✅ NEW: Medical + adult-use supply chain merger / macrobusiness option
✅ Medical endorsement canopy bonuses (+20% per tier)
✅ Local control / interim ordinance ban from cities choosing to opt out.
✅ H**p dual licensing (hold both cannabis + h**p license) to help the conversion from LPHE to cannabis. There are also new state regulations on LPHE's amounts in beverages, edible products, and more (more on this later).

Read more at: https://www.carpfishcreative.com/post/mn-canna-may18

05/06/2026

We have several Micro (SEA/Generals), Multiple SEA retailers, multiple transports, delivery, and wholesale (SEA/general). Very motivated sellers.

You can also now apply for CanGrow grants through the state of Minnesota OCM/Dept of Revenue's program. $2.3M is available; however, you need a license, and those grants are due on the first of June. https://mn.gov/ocm/businesses/grants/

05/05/2026

Busy Month Ahead for Minnesota Cannabis Education. We will be with network friends jumping in on some sessions next week on NECANN.

Also want to get an idea of how FundCanna and ReadyPaid can ease the transportation and wholesale holdups. Shoot us a message, and we can meet up.

With more retailers and now outdoor cultivating planting for the upcoming grow season, May 11–15 is an event-heavy industry week in the Minneapolis Cannabis Industry, centered on capital, compliance, licensing, and market development, making it one of the strongest cannabis networking windows of t...

05/05/2026

Numerous inquiries have been received from clients concerning the legislative changes proposed for Minnesota's 2026 sessions.

Presented below is a comprehensive overview. Please take your time to read through this detailed analysis.

Layered on top of OCM's agenda are critical federal developments—chiefly the November 12, 2026 effective date for a new federal definition of h**p that would cap finished h**p-derived THC products at 0.4 milligrams per container, threatening Minnesota's estimated $180–210 million Lower-Potency H...

04/25/2026

Lots of Cannabis Rescheduling Questions coming in. We did a quick breakdown on the new federal decision to reschedule medical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. We broke down the DEA registration dates, initial +ongoing fees, as well as what this means for 280e and research grants.

On April 22, 2026, the DOJ/DEA issued a final order that moves: FDA‑approved ma*****na products, and Ma*****na is handled under a qualifying state medical ma*****na license from Schedule I to Schedule III of the CSA, effective immediately. Here’s what we know so far about the new federal medical...

04/23/2026

Quite a few folks are moving to outdoor cultivation to cut startup costs on their microbusiness licenses now that warmer weather is on the horizon. What type of costs am I looking at?

We put together a little guide to aid in that planning.

For a cultivation‑only microbusiness (grow + wholesale) with outdoor canopy in Minnesota in 2026, a realistic planning range is: Startup (before first harvest): about $200,000–$450,000 Ongoing annual operating costs: about $100,000–$200,000/year That assumes up to ½ acre of outdoor canopy, us...

04/23/2026

Today, Washington, D.C. initiated the process of rescheduling cannabis to a Schedule III classification for medical ma*****na. An expedited administrative hearing is scheduled to take place on June 29, during which the broader rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III will be reviewed, independently of major medical interests.

What is going on? We put together a quick overview...

The federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is a significant — but widely misunderstood — policy shift. As of April 2026, the process is still ongoing: President Trump signed Executive Order 14370 in December 2025, directing the ...

04/17/2026

Mid-April Updates...

Few in process, but a lot of new incoming MN Cannabis licenses now available for transfer (sale)... Those general licenses are starting to rise, SEA micros are falling in price as 18-month deadlines now hit that 9-month mark.

Here is what we have in-house:

> SEA Micro (over a dozen available starting at $30K obo)
> General Micro (8 to choose from, starting at $40K obo)
> SEA Mezzo (two from $250k obo)
> General Mezzo (one at $495 obo)
> SEA Retail (3 from $199K)
> General Retail (one at $325K)
> General Transportation ($100K obo)
> General Delivery ($100K obo)
> General Transport ($100K obo)
> General Cultivation (one at $750k obo)

Flower prices are staying pretty stable at around $13.65/g.

04/13/2026

We have clients and network friends who are looking to purchase the following general Minnesota cannabis license, but due to demand, we don't have enough general licenses to fill the requests.

Are you on the fence about your MN cannabis plans? Then we should talk. Good $$$, and we can insert you back into the industry as well.

📌5+ general microbusiness licenses.
📌1 general retail license.
📌1 general mezzobusiness license.

Please reach out to [email protected] or hit up Carp directly at 763-325-3326.