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IM-27 failure may see South Dakota fall behind
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — In the 2022 midterm election, IM-27, a measure to legalize adult-use recreational marijuana failed with 52.9% of South Dakota voters in opposition. This leaves South Dakota as it is today, with a burgeoning medical marijuana industry, and a number of businesses that were poised to move into the recreational market if it […]
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As Election Day Nears, Debate Over Marijuana Heats Up
By Kayla Henderson Published: Oct. 18, 2022 at 8:00 PM MDT|Updated: 13 hours ago RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The debate over the recreational marijuana issue continues. However, according to a federally funded survey, youth marijuana use decreased significantly in 2021, as well as teen consumption of illicit substances overall. “Colorado’s 171 million dollars was appropriated strictly to education; […]
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Flowhub Launches Maui—New Platform to Help Dispensaries Reimagine the Cannabis Retail Experience
DENVER, Sept. 20, 2022 – PRESS RELEASE – Flowhub, the leading cannabis software company for dispensaries, announced the launch of Maui (Flowhub Maui), a revolutionary new product offering underpinned by over eight years of national industry expertise. Maui is an intuitive, flexible, and performant solution focused on helping cannabis retailers increase profits, operate more efficiently, and create superior customer experiences. Based on […]
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First West River marijuana dispensary to open Thursday in Rapid City
Medical marijuana ID cardholders in the Black Hills now have a place to buy cannabis. Puffy’s Dispensary on Thursday will open the first of 11 planned locations in the Rapid City and surrounding areas. The 2120 W. Main St. location marks the first licensed pot dispensary to begin operations west of the Missouri River.
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Tribe banks millions while South Dakota’s marijuana industry battles red tape…
A year since medical cannabis became legal in South Dakota, bureaucratic red tape and supply chain shortages continue to delay the opening of dozens of dispensaries and grow facilities across the state. But one eastern South Dakota Native American tribe has managed to standup a seed-to-sale cannabis operation that’s already bringing tens of millions to the Moody County […]
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Puffy’s Dispensary to bring cannabis to Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Kittrick Jeffries got into the cannabis industry around 7-years ago after his mom was diagnosed with cancer. Now, he’s in the process of bringing his first dispensary to Rapid City. “I was born and raised here in Rapid City. I graduated from Stevens and went to Black Hills State University,” […]
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Marijuana policy discusses at Black Hills Press Club
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – At the Black Hills Forum and Press Club today, a marijuana legalization advocate and dispensary owner made the case for how the Black Hills community can adapt to changes in cannabis policy. He says there has been a shift politically in South Dakota over recent years, making these new policies […]
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Butte County certifies 2 more medical cannabis applications
BELLE FOURCHE — The Butte County Commission signed off on two more certificates of compliance for a pair of medical cannabis establishments: one for a cultivation license and one for a manufacturing license. During the March 15 meeting of the county commission, 1889 Farms LLC and The High Hills LLC applied for cultivation and manufacturing […]
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In a lottery, 15 medical cannabis applications were chosen
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – We know now the names and locations of the 15 future medical marijuana dispensaries in Rapid City. The South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program in Pierre conducted a lottery drawing Wednesday to determine which of the 47 applicants will receive the 15 licenses that the Rapid City Council gave the green […]
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South Dakota Issues First Three Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
South Dakota has issued its first three medical cannabis dispensary licenses to retailers in Wagner, Watertown and Keystone, according to a South Dakota Public Broadcasting report. The licenses went to Custom Touch in Wagner, Dakota Dispensaries in Watertown and Puffy’s in Keystone, according to the state’s website. South Dakota must still license medical cannabis cultivators, manufacturers and testing […]
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Sturgis awards two medical marijuana dispensary licenses
STURGIS — Puffy’s LLC and Northern Hills Alternative Health have been awarded provisional medical cannabis dispensary licenses from the city of Sturgis. The Puffy’s dispensary would be located at 1337 Main Street just to the west of the Loud American Roadhouse. The Northern Hills Alternative Health location is at 2715 Lazelle at the mouth of […]
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Cannabis Industry Association Of South Dakota Hosts First Virtual Event – Rapid City Journal
The Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota, along with Toronto-based company Business of Cannabis, gathered a group of medical and recreational marijuana advocates from South Dakota and beyond to discuss the current state and future of cannabis. The event was CIASD’s first. The organization plans to continue hosting events both online and in person for […]