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A Prior Lake Dispensary Is Changing How Minnesotans Will Buy Cannabis
Tired of buying pre-packaged cannabis you can't see or smell? A new Prior Lake dispensary is introducing a "deli-style" experience that changes everything.
A Major New Cannabis Dispensary is Opening Next to Mystic Lake Casino
The south metro's cannabis scene is heating up. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is opening 'Flame & Flora' this April right next to the casino.
Minnesota's First State-Licensed Cannabis Flower: What the February 12 Milestone Means for Shoppers in 2026
On February 12, 2026, Frostbite Dispensary in Roseville sold the first cannabis flower grown by a new state-licensed cultivator in Minnesota. Here is what this milestone means for dispensary shoppers, why supply has been tight, and when to expect more Minnesota-grown cannabis on shelves.
Minnesota Cities Enter Cannabis Market with First Public Dispensary
Minnesota's cannabis landscape is evolving as Anoka opens the state's first municipal dispensary. Learn what this public retail model means for consumers.
Minnesota's SF 3591 THC Cap Bill: What It Would Mean for Dispensary Shoppers in 2026
Senate File 3591 would cap cannabis flower at 15% THC and concentrates at 30% in Minnesota dispensaries. Here is what the bill proposes, who opposes it, and what changes if it passes.
Prairie Island's Island Peži Is Coming to Mankato: Minnesota's Tribal Dispensary Wave Accelerates
Prairie Island CBH plans to open an Island Peži dispensary at 1809 Adams St. in Mankato -- its first off-reservation retail location. Tokáhe Distribution already supplies 27 MN dispensaries. A look at how Minnesota tribal cannabis operators are expanding statewide under off-reservation compacts and what it means for prices, competition, and consumers.
Why Minnesota Dispensary Prices Are High in 2026 — And When to Expect Relief
Minnesota cannabis prices remain elevated in 2026 due to a supply-constrained early market, $4,500/lb wholesale pricing, and a 6-week testing backlog. Here is why prices are high, when to expect relief, and five ways to save money at dispensaries right now.
How to Start a Cannabis Business in Minnesota: Licenses, Costs, and the 2026 Application Process
Minnesota has issued 135 cannabis business licenses across 10 categories, with 1,400+ applicants awaiting approval. Here is what you need to know about license types, the social equity pathway, OCM fees, real startup costs, and when the next application window will open.
MN Cannabis Regulators Announce Statewide Listening Tour
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management is launching a statewide listening tour to gather public input as the adult-use market expands with nearly 100 dispensaries now licensed.
Minnesota Is About to Hit 100 Licensed Dispensaries: A Full Market Snapshot for February 2026
Minnesota has issued 96 adult-use retail cannabis licenses as of mid-February 2026, with the 100th on the way. Here is what the full market data, 135 licenses, $4,500/lb wholesale pricing, a supply crunch, H.F. 3505, and the Anoka municipal proof point, tells us about where this market is headed.
Minnesota's Public Pot Shops: Anoka Opens First City-Run Dispensary, 12 More Could Follow
Anoka has launched the nation's first municipal cannabis store. Learn what this public retail model means for Minnesota as 12 other cities consider following suit.
Empty Shelves, Anxious Owners: MN Cannabis Rollout Strains Under Supply Chain Delays
Minnesota's newly licensed recreational cannabis dispensaries face a critical challenge: they have state approval to sell, but no product to stock their shelves, causing frustration for consumers and financial peril for businesses.