Clemon Dabney
Contributing Columnist
CannabisClemon Dabney is a cannabis expert, scientist and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Doctor Dabs, a Minnesota-based company specializing in hemp-derived edible manufacturing. He is also the co-owner of A&D Genetics, a company dedicated to the breeding, production and wholesale of cannabis seeds. He lives in Bloomington.
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Latest from Clemon Dabney
Dabney: Why rescheduling cannabis isn’t enough
It’s a historic shift in tone, but it doesn’t end prohibition.
December 20, 2025
Dabney: Minnesota’s open-container rules for cannabis need work
The government hasn’t clearly communicated the law, making it feel like a “gotcha” for Minnesotans trying to follow the rules.
December 17, 2025
Dabney: Instead of crushing the THC market, Congress should follow Minnesota’s model in regulating hemp
That includes banning synthetics, setting 21+ age limits, batch testing and clear labeling.
November 13, 2025
Dabney: An early bet on craft in Minnesota’s fledgling cannabis market
At a time of tight supply, Concentrate Labs is not chasing volume. It’s focusing on quality with its farm-to-rosin model, taking a similar approach as a winemaker.
November 4, 2025
Dabney: Minnesota’s recreational weed rollout leaves small businesses behind
While medical dispensaries have been given the green light to start recreational sales, small entrepreneurs are still stuck in limbo.
September 25, 2025
Dabney: Minnesota must take renegade city council to task for blocking a legal weed business
Is the decision in Albert Lea the first crack in a broader resistance movement to the state’s legalization? It could be if the state doesn’t act.
August 6, 2025
Opinion: From ditch weed to dispensaries, Minnesota’s cannabis roots run deep
The plant has been here all along, and not infrequently was considered useful.
June 26, 2025
Dabney: The plan to raise Minnesota’s cannabis tax to 15% will fuel the black market
Legislators should reject this proposal in the special session and not repeat the same mistakes other states have made.
June 1, 2025
Dabney: Blazing new trails in cannabis research and education
The number of cannabis-related research studies, programs and classes at universities has come a long way since I was a graduate student.
May 18, 2025
Dabney: This 420 is going to be lit
The unofficial holiday on Sunday is the Thanksgiving and Christmas of cannabis culture. This year, the community is feeling especially celebratory as Minnesota is on the verge of launching its legalized recreational market.
April 18, 2025
Dabney: Will tribes have an unfair advantage in Minnesota’s cannabis market?
From having a first-mover advantage to concerns about equitable taxation and other regulations, there are lots of questions and concerns about how these tribal compacts will play out.
March 27, 2025
Dabney: Is Minnesota’s cannabis market already in trouble?
Small businesses say the state’s proposed rules and regulations will make it harder for them to compete.
March 9, 2025
