Missouri grants licenses for small and minority-owned marijuana businesses.

Some license recipients are from out of state.

The program aims to help marginalized communities and small businesses.

The state faced criticism over criteria for license distribution.

Business names and addresses raised concerns.

A federal judge barred residency requirements for licenses.

Out-of-state operators aim to benefit Missouri communities.

Local winners of licenses express mixed sentiments.

Multiple applications with the same address discovered.

The state plans to review issued licenses for eligibility.