Osseo Council Faces Pushback on Cannabis Dispensary Plan | Minneapolis News

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

Osseo’s city council is facing backlash over plans to build a new cannabis dispensary in the historic Osseo Press and News building, with residents furious about proposed property tax abatements to fund construction — even as city leaders tout future revenue from cannabis sales and a potential brewery partnership. The heated town hall revealed deep community resistance, including applause for a resident’s passionate protest against being taxed out of her home. With a $4 million bond proposal on hold after June’s feedback, the council vows to revisit the plan — but tensions remain high as…