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Aficionados is a state-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 2006 E Main Street in Albert Lea, Minnesota, serving Freeborn County residents at the eastern edge of the city's commercial strip along Highway 13. The location sits near the junction of I-90 and I-35, making Albert Lea one of the most accessible cannabis markets for travelers moving between the Twin Cities and Iowa or between Sioux Falls and Rochester. Aficionados holds a microbusiness retail license from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management, authorizing both cultivation and retail operations under a single license. The shop serves adults 21 and older with state-regulated cannabis products. Albert Lea has multiple licensed cannabis retailers. Other nearby options include The Smoking Tree (/dispensaries/the-smoking-tree-albert-lea), Big Dream Organics (/dispensaries/big-dream-organics-albert-lea-cbd-and-thc-store), Black Husky (/dispensaries/black-husky-albert-lea), The Matchbox Dispensary (/dispensaries/the-matchbox-dispensary-albert-lea), and Mountain Sight Vision (/dispensaries/mountain-sight-vision-albert-lea). Travelers on I-90 can reach Aficionados by taking Exit 157 onto Highway 13 North and heading into the city; E Main Street runs parallel to the interstate on the north side. From I-35, take the Highway 13 interchange south into town. The 2006 E Main Street address is on the commercial corridor east of downtown Albert Lea, near big-box retail and chain restaurants.
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Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007
Drive times to Aficionados
| From | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 50 mi | ~60 min |
| Saint Paul | 91 mi | ~109 min |
| Minneapolis | 92 mi | ~110 min |
| Brainerd | 192 mi | ~230 min |
| Duluth | 225 mi | ~270 min |
| Moorhead | 278 mi | ~334 min |
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Aficionados is located at 2006 E Main Street, Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007. You can find us on Google Maps for easy directions.
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Aficionados serves recreational customers. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to purchase cannabis products.
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Aficionados welcomes first-time cannabis buyers! Their knowledgeable staff can help guide you through product options and answer any questions.
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