RISE Willmar at 1413 S 1st St is the only licensed cannabis dispensary serving a massive swath of west-central Minnesota - Kandiyohi, Swift, Pope, Stevens, and Big Stone counties. Open Monday through Saturday 9 AM to 9 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM, it carries a full menu including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates, tinctures, and topicals. Cash and debit (PIN) accepted; phone (320) 208-9081.

Residents of Spicer, New London, Benson, Morris, Montevideo, Granite Falls, and as far west as the South Dakota border make regular trips to Willmar because the next licensed dispensary is often 60 to 90 minutes away. Willmar's position as Kandiyohi County's regional retail hub - with the same anchor stores and services as any mid-sized regional city - makes a cannabis stop easy to combine with other errands.

RISE Willmar serves both recreational and medical cannabis customers. Medical patients are fully exempt from the 15% cannabis excise tax and 6.875% state sales tax - the combination of taxes and medical savings adds up quickly for regular buyers in a region where budgets are often stretched. The RISE Rewards loyalty program is worth enrolling in: points accumulate toward future discounts, and the online menu lets you browse and order ahead for faster pickup. Rated 4.9/5 from nearly 1,000 reviews, this location consistently earns praise for knowledgeable staff who take time to educate first-time buyers without pressure.