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Defiance in Albert Lea: City Council Blocks First Cannabis Dispensary Despite State Mandates

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September 7, 2026
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ALBERT LEA, MN – In a move that sets the stage for a high-stakes legal battle between local governance and state authority, the Albert Lea City Council voted on Monday to deny a business license to the city’s first prospective cannabis retail shop. The…