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Crookston council approves low‑potency hemp edible retailer license amid safety concerns
Summary
The Crookston City Council voted 5–2 on Jan. 20, 2026, to approve a low‑potency hemp edible retailer license for Krooks Bar and Bottle Shop after debate about traffic and enforcement and notes that state law limits local restrictions on edible hemp retailers.
The Crookston City Council approved a resolution granting a low‑potency hemp edible retailer license to Krooks Bar and Bottle Shop in a 5–2 vote during its Jan. 20, 2026, meeting after several council members raised safety and enforcement concerns.
The item had been removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion. Councilmembers debated whether the city could or should deny the license, with at least one member cautioning…
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