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Fergus Falls council opens immediate cannabis registration, approves dispensary IUP amid buffer-zone dispute
Summary
The council approved immediate applications for state-preapproved cannabis retailers and granted an interim use permit for a proposed dispensary at 112 E. Washington Ave., despite objections from members who said the site falls within the city's 250-foot park buffer and lies adjacent to the North Country National Scenic Trail.
The Fergus Falls City Council voted on Aug. 4 to open immediate applications for cannabis retailers that hold state preapproval and approved an interim use permit (IUP) for VTDO LLC doing business as Sinerity Dispensary at 112 East Washington Avenue.
Council members spent more than an hour debating the local buffer rule that prohibits cannabis businesses from locating within 250 feet of certain parks and attractions. "This is a national park trail," a council member argued, noting the North Country National Scenic Trail is now administered by the National Park Service and includes programming for junior rangers. He urged the…
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