<h2 class="pb-4 pt-2 text-2xl">White Earth Nation Reinforces Cannabis Legislation with New Resolution</h2>
<p>The White Earth Reservation has taken a significant step in streamlining its cannabis regulations. On October 31, 2025, the White Earth Reservation Business Committee passed a new resolution, directing Laurie York, Executive Director, to initiate a public commentary period. This process will refine the legislation responses, emphasizing community engagement via email communication. The revised code encompasses all aspects of cannabis, including adult-use, medicinal cannabis, and its various forms, aligning with industry standards and public health priorities.</p>
<p>This new resolution effectively supersedes the previous Adult-Use and Medicinal Cannabis Codes, resetting the legislative framework initially set in January 2021 and amended in August 2023. Importantly, the code enforces a strict prohibition on synthetic cannabis, reinforcing the commitment to natural and regulated cannabis products. By delineating the territories under tribal regulation, it sets a clear jurisdiction over trust lands, restricted fee lands, and areas governed by tribal law.</p>
<h2 class="pb-4 pt-2 text-2xl">White Earth Nation's Strategic Entrance into Minnesota's Cannabis Market</h2>
<p>White Earth Nation has marked a significant milestone by opening Waabigwan Mashkiki, a Native American-owned cannabis manufacturing facility in Mahnomen, Minnesota, in August 2023. As one of the pioneers in legally selling adult-use cannabis in the state, this venture places White Earth Nation at the forefront of Minnesota's burgeoning cannabis industry. According to General Manager Alexander Oxendine, their dedication and unique practices have set them apart, ensuring superior product quality.</p>
<p>May 2025 saw the official launch of White Earth Nation's first recreational cannabis dispensary located in Moorhead, outside tribal jurisdictions. This expansion is a result of a collaborative agreement with the state of Minnesota, allowing White Earth Nation to establish cannabis dispensaries statewide. This partnership underscores the strategic positioning and economic foresight of White Earth Nation in the cannabis landscape.</p>
<h2 class="pb-4 pt-2 text-2xl">Minnesota's Second Tribal-State Cannabis Compact: A New Partnership in Progress</h2>
<p>A groundbreaking tribal-state compact was signed in September 2025 between Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, marking another progressive stride in the state's cannabis market. This agreement promotes cooperative regulation efforts and aims to bolster public health and safety. It underscores the state's legislative commitment to fostering economic development and ensuring regulatory compliance across cannabis operations shared with Tribal Nations.</p>
<p>According to Eric Taubel, Executive Director of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management, this compact serves as a promising development in advancing the adult-use cannabis market within Minnesota. The anticipated partnerships between state-licensed businesses and the Mille Lacs Band signal new economic opportunities, benefitting a wide array of stakeholders, from local enterprises to consumers. These initiatives are set to invigorate public and tribal interests, setting an innovative precedent for intergovernmental collaboration in the cannabis sector.</p>
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