Minnesota Cannabis Director steps down after one day following reports on business background

(St.Paul, MN) -- A day after Erin DuPree's appointment to the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management, she is stepping down.

The announcement from DuPree comes after media outlets like The Star Tribune claimed Loonacy Cannabis Co., founded by the now former director, advertised and sold products that had higher amounts of THC that was legal for purchase. DuPree says she has never knowingly sold any noncompliant products.

Just two days prior, Minnesota's office of the governor released a series of statements regarding DuPree's expertise.

"With direct experience in Minnesota’s hemp and cannabis industry and over 20 years of success in launching, managing, and growing businesses and organizations, Erin DuPree is an outstanding choice to lead the Office of Cannabis Management," said Governor Walz. “DuPree is a proven and effective leader, who will be successful in standing up Minnesota’s new adult-use cannabis market and helping Minnesotans succeed in the industry.”

“I look forward to working closely with all of the legislators, stakeholders, and advocates who worked so hard to pass this new law and am committed to the work of ensuring Minnesota's new adult-use cannabis industry will grow and thrive for years to come," said Erin DuPree.

The state is continuing its search for a Director of Cannabis Management