Just two weeks after rejecting a license application for cannabis microbusiness The Smoking Tree, the Albert Lea City Council stood by its earlier decision, denying the business a second time. However,

The city of Albert Lea has now approved two cannabis businesses, but the first person to apply for a city license was denied once again.

Two micro retail recreational cannabis owners gained approval in Albert Lea on Monday. The city council approved two of the three owners on Monday, in line with the city manager’s recommendation