Best Dispensaries in St. Cloud MN
Your guide to the top cannabis dispensaries in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Serving SCSU students, locals, and visitors to Central Minnesota.
College Town
Home to St. Cloud State University - a large, active campus community
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Central Minnesota's largest city, serving Stearns and Benton counties
Growing Market
Cannabis retail expanding fast since MN legalization - new dispensaries opening
St. Cloud Dispensaries (2)
RISE - St. Cloud
3800 3rd St N
968 reviews
RISE St. Cloud serves the central Minnesota region from its 33rd Avenue South location, providing adult-use and medical cannabis to a metro area of more than 70,000 residents plus shoppers from Alexandria, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, and surrounding communities along the I-94 and US-10 corridors. St. Cloud State University students and Iron Range travelers passing through on US-10 use this location as a regional stop. The White Earth Nation tribal dispensary Waabigwan Mashkiki (141 33rd Ave S, Suite 101) is nearby for shoppers seeking tax-free savings. Licensing status verified via the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) registry at mn.gov/ocm. Last verified April 2026.
Waabigwan Mashkiki - St. Cloud
141 33rd Ave S
62 reviews
Waabigwan Mashkiki St. Cloud is the White Earth Nation tribal cannabis dispensary serving the central Minnesota corridor from its location on 33rd Avenue South in St. Cloud. The name means 'Flower Medicine' in Ojibwe. As a tribal enterprise, it does not collect Minnesota's 15 percent excise tax or state sales tax, offering approximately 22 percent savings compared to standard dispensaries. It is one of three Waabigwan Mashkiki locations serving White Earth Nation territory, alongside Moorhead and Mahnomen. Licensing status verified via the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) registry at mn.gov/ocm. Last verified April 2026.
Cannabis in St. Cloud, MN
St. Cloud is Central Minnesota's largest city and home to St. Cloud State University. Since Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis in August 2023, the greater St. Cloud area has seen growing dispensary activity. Adults 21+ can legally purchase recreational cannabis from licensed retailers. Remember: cannabis remains prohibited on SCSU campus and in public spaces. Always consume responsibly and never drive impaired.
Minnesota Cannabis LawsSave 15–22% at Waabigwan Mashkiki
Waabigwan Mashkiki ("Flower Medicine" in Ojibwe) is operated by the White Earth Nation at 141 33rd Ave S in St. Cloud. As a tribal enterprise, it operates under sovereign authority — exempt from Minnesota's state cannabis excise tax. That means the same products cost meaningfully less here than at state-licensed dispensaries.
- ✅ No state excise tax — 15–22% savings vs. standard dispensaries
- ✅ Full adult-use and medical product menu
- ✅ 4.9/5 rating with 62+ reviews
What to Expect at a St. Cloud Dispensary
Hours & What to Bring
- RISE St. Cloud: Mon–Wed & Fri–Sat 9 AM – 7 PM, Thu 9 AM – 6 PM
- Waabigwan Mashkiki: check their listing for current hours
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID (21+ required)
- Cash or debit accepted at most locations
Products & First Visit
- Flower, edibles, vapes, tinctures, and concentrates available
- Ask budtenders about low-dose options if you're new
- RISE offers curbside pickup and in-store shopping
- Medical patients: bring your Minnesota registry card
SCSU Students
- Legal for adults 21+ — SCSU students who qualify can buy
- Cannabis is prohibited on SCSU campus by federal law
- No open consumption in public spaces or vehicles
- Consume only in private, designated spaces
Possession Limits
- Public: up to 2 oz of cannabis flower
- At home: up to 2 lbs of flower
- Edibles: up to 800mg THC at home
- St. Cloud follows state law — no local additions