Osseo’s Cannabis Plan Sparks Debate | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Osseo, Minnesota, is racing to open a city-run cannabis dispensary by November, promising all profits will fund local programs—but residents are furious, fearing property tax hikes if it fails. City leaders call it a bold move to diversify revenue and reduce reliance on taxes, framing it as community investment. But backlash runs deep: people feel ignored, proposing alternatives like selling the land or building a brewery and community center instead. Some demand a real vote, while council members doubt online surveys can capture true community will. Tensions are high as the city juggles…