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Brainerd City Council Debates Municipal Cannabis Store; Faces Deadline for State License
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Overview: The Brainerd City Council grappled with the potential establishment of a municipal cannabis store, debating whether to apply for a state license before a looming deadline. The discussion took center stage at the council meeting, as members weighed the long-term implications and financial cost of the $2,500 non-reimbursable application fee. The council was divided on whether to proceed, given the uncertainty of future opportunities to apply for such a license. Ultimately, the council voted to spend the $2,500 to apply.
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City Council
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Notability Score:
Not Rated
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Crow Wing County
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Towns:
Brainerd
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