Duluth has 6 dispensaries licensed by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID from any state, so visitors to Canal Park and the North Shore shop on the same terms as locals. None of the Duluth stores in our list currently holds a medical endorsement. Duluth also has a place in state history: Legacy Cannabis here was the first state-licensed, non-tribal dispensary in Minnesota to open, on September 16, 2025, as CBS News reported.
Duluth's market is shaped by a hard local limit. Under Chapter 8A of the city code, Duluth allows seven retail cannabis registrations within city limits, issued first come, first served, and the city clerk reports that all of them have been filled, with a waiting list for anyone else. That keeps the store count small for a port city of this size, and it means most shops sit along Superior Street, the long road that follows the lake shore through downtown and the West End.
All 6 Licensed Dispensaries in Duluth, MN
The stores fall into three spots: downtown in ZIP 55802, the 1900 and 2000 blocks of West Superior Street in 55806, and up the hill on West Central Entrance in 55811.
Downtown: Legit Cannabis is at 120 W Superior Street and Lifted North is a block away at 26 W 1st Street.
West Superior Street: Legacy Cannabis Duluth at 1906 W Superior Street and North Shore Dispensary at 2033 W Superior Street are about a block apart. Central Entrance: Lake Superior Dispensary is at 1019 W Central Entrance Road, handy if you are coming in on Highway 53.
Best Duluth Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026. Legit Cannabis and Lifted North do not yet have Google ratings or hours in our data.
- Highest rated: North Shore Dispensary, 4.8 stars on about 150 reviews.
- Most reviewed: Legacy Cannabis Duluth, about 210 reviews and a 4.2 rating.
- Earliest opening: Legacy and North Shore Dispensary open at 10 a.m. Lake Superior Dispensary opens at 11.
- Open latest: Legacy and North Shore Dispensary close at 9 p.m.; Lake Superior Dispensary closes at 8.
Visiting a Dispensary in Duluth: ID, Payment and Hours
Bring a driver's license, state ID or passport showing you are 21. Wisconsin and Canadian IDs are accepted the same as Minnesota ones. Cash and debit are the safest ways to pay. State law bars sales from 2 to 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday and from 2 to 10 a.m. on Sunday, and no Duluth store with listed hours opens before 10.
Duluth and Minnesota Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
The per-transaction limit is 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and edibles totaling 800 milligrams of THC. You may carry the same amounts in public and keep up to 2 pounds at home.
Do not cross the bridge with it. Superior, Wisconsin, is just across the Blatnik and Bong bridges, and Wisconsin has not legalized adult use. Carrying cannabis over the state line is illegal in Wisconsin and under federal law; our Wisconsin marijuana law guide explains the penalties. Heading up the North Shore? The Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters are federal land, where federal law applies. In town, the Lakewalk, Canal Park and public beaches are off limits, since public use is illegal; private homes and private property with permission are fine. The University of Minnesota bans all cannabis on university property, including the UMD campus. No use in vehicles, and no driving high. More in our Minnesota marijuana laws guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Duluth
Duluth has one of the higher sales tax rates in Greater Minnesota: 8.875%, made up of the 6.875% state rate, a 1.5% city sales tax and a 0.5% St. Louis County transit tax, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue's rate guide for October to December 2026. The state's 15% cannabis gross receipts tax is added on top of that. Duluth does not charge its own cannabis tax. Compare states in our 2026 cannabis price guide.
Medical Marijuana in Duluth
No Duluth store in our list has a medical endorsement right now, so enrolled patients who want tax-free medical purchases need an endorsed store elsewhere. Patients 21 and older can still buy adult-use products here at full tax. Our Cannabis 101 page covers the basics.
Dispensaries Near Duluth
- Dispensaries in Hibbing: 1 store on the Iron Range.
- Dispensaries in Hinckley: 2 stores south on I-35.
- Dispensaries in Mora: 2 stores in Kanabec County.
- Dispensaries in Baxter: 3 stores in the Brainerd lakes area.
- Dispensaries in Saint Paul: 18 stores at the far end of I-35.
See every city in our Minnesota dispensary directory.
Duluth Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Duluth?
Yes, for adults 21 and older. Possession, purchase and private use are legal under Minnesota law.
How many dispensaries are in Duluth?
Our directory lists 6 licensed stores. The city caps retail registrations at seven.
What was the first dispensary in Duluth?
Legacy Cannabis, which opened September 16, 2025, as Minnesota's first state-licensed, non-tribal dispensary.
Can tourists buy weed in Duluth?
Yes. Any adult 21 or older with a valid ID can buy; there is no residency rule.
Can I take weed from Duluth to Superior, Wisconsin?
No. Cannabis is not legal in Wisconsin, and crossing a state line with it breaks federal law.
Can I smoke weed on the Lakewalk or in Canal Park?
No. Public use is illegal in Minnesota, including parks, beaches and sidewalks.
What time do Duluth dispensaries close?
Most close at 8 or 9 p.m., based on their listed hours.
How much can I buy at once?
Up to 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles.
Can I get weed delivered in Duluth?
Minnesota licenses delivery services, but we have not confirmed one in Duluth. Call the store.
What is the best dispensary in Duluth?
North Shore Dispensary has the highest rating, 4.8 stars on about 150 reviews; see the list above.
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How we build this list: Store names and addresses come from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management's list of licensed cannabis businesses. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data, and closed stores are removed. We refresh the list monthly.