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BRAINERD — With last year’s legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota, Brainerd officials are looking to get ahead of demand and create citywide guidelines for cannabis dispensaries in the city.

While city staff have not yet heard from anyone with intentions of opening a dispensary, they’d like to have regulations in place if and when the time comes.

Planning Commission members reviewed proposed language for an ordinance during their meeting Wednesday, March 20. Community Development Director James Kramvik said he reviewed legislation from other municipalities when drafting the language for Brainerd.

Commission Chair Don Gorham asked if there was any guidance from the state Office of Cannabis Management, and Kramvik said it sounds like the department is understaffed at this time and doesn’t plan on issuing statewide regulations on dispensaries any time soon.

Kramvik’s proposal states cannabis dispensaries would only be allowed in six of the city’s zoning districts — General Commercial, Commercial Corridor, Main Street, Town Center, Makers and Employment, and General Industrial. While the Traditional Neighborhood 2 district also allows for commercial use, Kramvik said those areas are excluded from the ordinance, as they are lower traffic areas where a developer is unlikely to spend the $500,000 to $1 million needed

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Former Medford, New Jersey mayor and former New Jersey General Assemblyman Scott Rudder is opening a dispensary in Riverside in his home state. Riverside, a suburb in the greater Philadelphia-Camden area, is a prime location for growth in the cannabis sector.

Rudder, who is Republican, founded the New Jersey CannaBusiness Association in 2016, a leading cannabis trade industry association. He’s also a veteran and helped organize and was a top consultant to statewide campaigns to legalize adult-use cannabis in New Jersey in 2020, and also that year, NJ.com named Rudder the “Mayor of Cannabis.” 

Township Green will hold its grand opening today with local officials and dignitaries, including State Senator Troy Singleton, who will take part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the state’s most recent cannabis dispensary to open. 

“Township Green exemplifies what we hoped to achieve by legalizing cannabis in New Jersey,” said Rudder. “We’re focused not just on providing a great product but on building a sense of community and bringing commerce to downtown Riverside. Please join us on March 25 as we start this new and exciting chapter for the community.”

The reasoning behind the opening of this retail location is to help revitalize and bring more

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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes recently clarified the legality of hemp-derived substances in Arizona via an official opinion.

The AG was asked: “Does Arizona law permit an entity that is not appropriately licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (“Health Services”) to sell products containing hemp-synthesized intoxicants like delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”), delta-10 THC, or any other product that has been synthetically converted from naturally occurring cannabidiol (“CBD”) or other cannabinoids into intoxicating substances?”

AG Mayes’ response to the question was: “No, Arizona law does not permit the sale of delta-8 and other hemp-synthesized intoxicants by entities that have not been licensed by [Arizona Department of] Health Services. Irrespective of delta-8’s arguable federal legality under the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act (“Farm Bill”), Arizona continues to define and regulate “industrial hemp” in a manner that precludes the sale of hemp-synthesized intoxicants in convenience stores, smoke shops, and other unlicensed locales.”

Read the AG’s full opinion here.

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Home » Home » Is Your Cannabis Dispensary Optimized for Local Search?

In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for any business, including cannabis dispensaries. With the increasing legalization of cannabis across various regions, the competition among dispensaries is growing rapidly. 

To stand out and attract more customers, optimizing your dispensary’s online visibility is essential. You can increase traffic by doing cannabis dispensary local SEO. One of the most effective ways to do this is by ensuring that your dispensary is optimized for local search. But what exactly does this entail, and why is it important? Let’s explore the details.

The Importance of Local Search for Cannabis Dispensaries Targeted Traffic: By optimizing for local search, you can attract highly targeted traffic from users in your area who are actively seeking cannabis products or services. This targeted approach increases the likelihood of converting online searches into actual customers. Competitive Advantage: With the increasing number of cannabis dispensaries, standing out from the competition is crucial. Local search optimization allows you to outrank competing dispensaries in local search results, giving you a competitive edge and attracting more customers to your business. Enhanced Visibility: When your dispensary

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a stabbing on West Central left one man dead in January, the second victim is speaking out about what happened. 

“It’s something I wish never would happen to nobody,” expressed Jose Solis, a stabbing victim and survivor. 

Jose Solis said 73-year-old Fred Tapia was like a father to him. They were neighbors and inseparable, often grabbing something to eat or going to the racetrack together. However, on January 27, a normal trip to a cannabis shop on Central near Unser completely changed everything. 

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“There’s two guys and a girl walking in the middle of the road, and I, kind of, swerved around them and drove on the gravel on the side,” recalled Solis. 

Jose Solis, 37, said the two men later confronted him and Tapia in the dispensary’s parking lot with knives. 

“Just starts telling us, we tried to run them over, you know, and we tried to de-escalate it, and tell them, ‘I’m sorry. We don’t know what you’re talking about,” stated Solis.        

The two men were later identified as brothers, Antonio and Jesus Secatero. Solis said the argument turned physical after

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a stabbing on West Central left one man dead in January, the second victim is speaking out about what happened.

“It’s something I wish never would happen to nobody,” expressed Jose Solis, a stabbing victim and survivor.

Jose Solis said 73-year-old Fred Tapia was like a father to him. They were neighbors and inseparable, often grabbing something to eat or going to the racetrack together. However, on January 27, a normal trip to a cannabis shop on Central near Unser completely changed everything.

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“There’s two guys and a girl walking in the middle of the road, and I, kind of, swerved around them and drove on the gravel on the side,” recalled Solis.

Jose Solis, 37, said the two men later confronted him and Tapia in the dispensary’s parking lot with knives.

“Just starts telling us, we tried to run them over, you know, and we tried to de-escalate it, and tell them, ‘I’m sorry. We don’t know what you’re talking about,” stated Solis.      

The two men were later identified as brothers, Antonio and Jesus Secatero. Solis said the argument turned physical after one of the brothers kicked Tapia in the chest, knocking him

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The city’s two Corporation-run dispensaries, located in Town Hall and R.S. Puram, have reported an increase in visitors seeking nutrient supplements and medicines for preventive care. Between April 1, 2023 and March 15, 2024, around 1,300 individuals consulted the dispensaries, compared with 897 in the previous year.

Of this, 63.7 % visited the centre for up to three consultations, as compared to 34% the previous year, according to data provided by the civic body. The dispensaries are located in Town Hall and R. S. Puram.

Shanmugam, the Medical Officer (MO) at the Town Hall dispensary, noted that there has been a rise in patients with diabetes, arthritis, and autoimmune disorders over the past five years. Individuals aged 28 to 55 come seeking medicines for stress management without side effects, reflecting evolving health concerns.

Similar trends were observed at the R.S. Puram dispensary. Dr. Shanmugam attributed the growing preference for traditional medicine to its perceived lack of side effects.

During consultations, MOs at both centres begin by assessing the patient’s Dosha or composition of elements such as air, water, earth, fire and space.

Interestingly, he also highlighted the prevalence of Vatta dominance among individuals in Coimbatore, attributing it to allegedly high-functioning anxiety prevalent in the

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – South Dakotans voted to legalize recreational cannabis in 2020, but this amendment was ruled unconstitutional due to a technicality shortly thereafter.

Legalization advocates statewide hope to see this issue on the ballot again in 2024, but for that to happen, they will need some help. Six medical cannabis dispensaries, including Puffy’s Dispensary and Greenlight Dispensary in Rapid City, participated in an initiative to gather the required 17,508 signatures for marijuana legalization to return to the ballot in November.

This event, known as the “Sign and Drive” campaign, allowed supporters to sign the petition outside of these locations without even getting out of their cars.

“I think we talk about freedom. You know, South Dakota’s very big on freedom, said Kittrick Jeffries, owner and CEO of Puffy’s Dispensary. “We’re talking about everybody’s freedom. We’ve seen in the past how prohibition has not worked.”

Mike Green, South Dakota’s partner for Greenlight Dispensary, is confident they will reach their goal.

“We have met every goal and expect to see this on the ballot come November,” said Green.

The deadline for signatures is May 7. Legalization supporters can also sign the petition on the South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws website.

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – South Dakotans voted to legalize recreational cannabis in 2020, but this amendment was ruled unconstitutional due to a technicality shortly thereafter.

Legalization advocates statewide hope to see this issue on the ballot again in 2024, but for that to happen, they will need some help. Six medical cannabis dispensaries, including Puffy’s Dispensary and Greenlight Dispensary in Rapid City, participated in an initiative to gather the required 17,508 signatures for marijuana legalization to return to the ballot in November.

This event, known as the “Sign and Drive” campaign, allowed supporters to sign the petition outside of these locations without even getting out of their cars.

“I think we talk about freedom. You know, South Dakota’s very big on freedom, said Kittrick Jeffries, owner and CEO of Puffy’s Dispensary. “We’re talking about everybody’s freedom. We’ve seen in the past how prohibition has not worked.”

Mike Green, South Dakota’s partner for Greenlight Dispensary, is confident they will reach their goal.

“We have met every goal and expect to see this on the ballot come November,” said Green.

The deadline for signatures is May 7. Legalization supporters can also sign the petition on the South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws website.

Copyright 2024 KOTA. All rights

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DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council has awarded $25,000 to NuEra Cannabis to help offset costs for some building upgrades underway at the dispensary, 818 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb.

The grant was awarded as part of the city’s Architectural Improvement Program, meant to incentivize private redevelopment in commercial areas outside the boundaries of the downtown tax increment financing district.

Laura Jaramillo Bernal, the dispensary’s chief operating officer, said having the city’s support means a lot to NuEra Cannabis, which had a groundbreaking in the Junction Shopping Center in November.

“The construction and structural improvements that have to happen to a building in order to make a dispensary – a highly regulated building, a lot of specific security requirements – it’s a very specific monetary investment,” Jaramillo Bernal said. “Being able to have the support of the city so we can make the best, most attractive, most functional space possible for the city is fantastic. It really also allows us to improve that entire building in a longterm way that even outside of its use as a dispensary is an asset to the city generally.”

Jaramillo Bernal said the city’s grant will be of big help to NuEra Cannabis in meeting its timeline.

The dispensary

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