RISE Baxter at 14091 Baxter Dr Suite 108 is the Brainerd Lakes region's primary cannabis destination, open 9 AM to 9 PM daily. The location on Baxter Drive sits just off Highway 371 - the main artery connecting the Twin Cities to lake country - making it impossible to miss on your way north or south. The store carries a full menu: flower, edibles, vapes, pre-rolls, concentrates, and accessories, and accepts cash and debit.

The Brainerd Lakes area draws over four million visitors annually. If you own a cabin on Gull Lake, Pelican Lake, Whitefish Lake, or any of the hundreds of lakes in Crow Wing County, Baxter is your dispensary stop. The 9 AM open means you can shop early before heading out on the water; the 9 PM close gives you flexibility even after a full day. Weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day are the busiest - plan ahead or shop early morning for shorter waits.

Year-round Brainerd Lakes residents benefit from having a full-service dispensary without driving 90 minutes to St. Cloud or the Twin Cities. The region's population swells from about 90,000 year-round residents to several hundred thousand during summer peak season, and RISE staffs accordingly.

Minnesota medical cannabis patients are fully exempt from the 15% excise tax and 6.875% state sales tax - bring your patient ID. RISE operates a loyalty rewards program for regular shoppers.