Local law enforcement may be strained without cannabis tax revenue, says East Grand Forks city administrator

Local law enforcement may be strained without cannabis tax revenue, says East Grand Forks city administrator

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — The Minnesota Legislature's decision to rescind its Local Government Cannabis Aid Program means local governments will carry the burden of all costs resulting from cannabis legalization. With many cities still in the planning stages of bringing in cannabis retailers, it's unclear how significant the financial burden will be. East Grand Forks City Administrator Reid Huttunen said once the first cannabis store opens in th…