Minnesota's Cannabis Director Resigns Just One Day After Appointment

Erin DuPree, the newly appointed director of the Office of Cannabis Management in Minnesota, has stepped down following allegations that her cannabis store, Loonacy, sold illegal products with higher THC concentrations and restricted ingredients. DuPree denies knowingly selling noncompliant products but acknowledges becoming a distraction. Governor Tim Walz praised DuPree's experience and leadership but emphasized the importance of a safe and well-regulated cannabis market. The agency now lacks a permanent director, and the state's first non-reservation cannabis shops are set to open in 2025.