La Crescent, known as the Apple Capital of Minnesota, sits directly across the Mississippi River from La Crosse, Wisconsin - making it one of the most strategically positioned locations for a cannabis dispensary in southeastern Minnesota. Do Be Kind Dispensary is opening at 215 S Chestnut St in La Crescent, on the former Commodore Restaurant site near the northbound I-90 exit. As of early 2026, Do Be Kind is working toward its OCM license; call (507) 895-0420 or check dobekind.com for current opening status before making a special trip.

Once open, Do Be Kind will serve both year-round La Crescent residents and the large La Crosse metro area (140,000+ population) across the river. Wisconsin residents may purchase legally in Minnesota, but transporting cannabis across state lines to Wisconsin is a federal crime - this is one of the most important things staff will communicate to out-of-state visitors.

Until Do Be Kind opens, the nearest verified-open dispensary is Green Goods Rochester at 3456 East Circle Dr NE in Rochester, about 70 miles northwest via U.S. Highway 14 and 61. Green Goods Rochester is open Monday through Wednesday 10 AM to 8 PM and Thursday through Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM. The Root River Trail and Root River valley communities (Lanesboro, Preston, Spring Valley) lie between La Crescent and Rochester - a scenic drive worth planning ahead for cannabis access until the La Crescent dispensary is operational.