Mankato has 4 dispensaries licensed by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Any adult 21 or older with a government photo ID can buy, whether they live in Blue Earth County or are in town for a Minnesota State Mankato game. 1 store, Rise on Sioux Road, also serves enrolled medical patients. The city caps cannabis retail registrations at four at any one time, which is why the store count here stays small.
Mankato's market is defined by one big name and a few newcomers. Rise, one of the two companies that ran Minnesota's medical program before adult-use sales began, has more Google reviews than every other store in this city combined, more than 1,300. The other shops are independent, and two of them are new enough that they have no ratings in our data. All four sit on the east side of town, on Sioux Road and Madison Avenue, rather than near the riverfront or the campus.
All 4 Licensed Dispensaries in Mankato, MN
Every store has a 56001 address and lies on two east-side commercial roads, so you can see them all in one short loop.
Sioux Road: Rise is at 201 Sioux Road, and Crafty Canna Mist is just down the road at 121 Sioux Road.
Madison Avenue: Sparky Cannabis Co is at 1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 730, and Voyager Cannabis Co is at 1889 Madison Avenue.
Best Mankato Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026. Crafty Canna Mist and Sparky Cannabis Co have no Google data yet.
- Highest rated and most reviewed: Rise, 4.8 stars on about 1,360 reviews.
- Best independent: Voyager Cannabis Co, also 4.8 stars, on about 70 reviews.
- Opens earliest: Rise, at 9 a.m. Voyager opens at 10.
- Closing time: both rated stores are listed until 9 p.m.
- Medical patients: Rise is the only Mankato store in our list with a medical endorsement.
Visiting a Dispensary in Mankato: ID, Payment and Hours
Students from out of state can use their home driver's license or a passport; a college ID alone is not enough. Stores check ID before every sale and will turn away anyone under 21. Payment rules vary, and cash or debit is the dependable choice. Sales are banned statewide from 2 to 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday and from 2 to 10 a.m. on Sunday. The two newer shops have no posted hours yet.
Mankato and Minnesota Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
At the counter, the limit per transaction is 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and edibles containing up to 800 milligrams of THC. Away from home, adults may carry the same amounts, and they may keep up to 2 pounds of flower at their residence.
Campus and apartments: Minnesota State Mankato is a public university that receives federal funding, and colleges in that position generally ban cannabis on campus and in residence halls, so expect the same here and check the student code. Off campus, a landlord or lease may forbid smoking. Public use is illegal, which covers trails along the Minnesota River, city parks and downtown streets. Use is allowed in private homes and on private property where the owner allows it. Never use in a car, and do not drive after using: driving under the influence of cannabis is a crime. Our Minnesota marijuana laws guide covers penalties.
Cannabis Taxes in Mankato
Mankato's combined sales tax is 7.875%, made of the 6.875% state rate, a 0.5% city sales tax and a 0.5% Blue Earth County transit tax, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue's rate guide for the fourth quarter of 2026. The 15% cannabis gross receipts tax applies to every adult-use sale as well. Mankato does not add a cannabis-specific tax. Registered patients buying at an endorsed store such as Rise pay neither tax. Compare with other states on our 2026 price page.
Medical Marijuana in Mankato
Rise is the place for enrolled patients in Mankato. Medically endorsed stores must make a pharmacist or certified medical cannabis consultant available for a patient's first purchase and must give patients priority service. Patients from other states may buy at endorsed stores with their card and ID, though without the tax exemption. More background is on Cannabis 101.
Dispensaries Near Mankato
- Dispensaries in Saint Peter: 2 stores north along the Minnesota River.
- Dispensaries in New Ulm: 2 stores to the west.
- Dispensaries in Owatonna: 1 store to the east.
- Dispensaries in Albert Lea: 5 stores to the southeast.
- Dispensaries in Sherburn: 1 store in Martin County.
- Dispensaries in Jordan: 2 stores on the way to the Twin Cities.
See all cities in our Minnesota dispensary directory.
Mankato Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Mankato?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can legally buy and possess cannabis in Mankato.
How many dispensaries are in Mankato?
Our directory lists 4, and city rules allow four retail registrations at one time.
Can Minnesota State Mankato students buy weed?
Students who are 21 or older can buy at licensed stores off campus. Plan on a campus ban.
Can I buy weed in Mankato with an out-of-state ID?
Yes. Minnesota accepts valid IDs from other states and passports.
What time do Mankato dispensaries open?
Rise opens at 9 a.m. and Voyager at 10, based on listed hours.
Do Mankato dispensaries take cards?
Payment policies vary, so bring cash or debit or ask first.
How much can I buy?
Up to 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles per visit.
Where can I smoke weed in Mankato?
On private property with the owner's permission. Not in parks, on river trails, on campus or in vehicles.
Can I get weed delivered in Mankato?
Minnesota allows licensed delivery services, but we have not confirmed one here. Check with the store.
What is the best dispensary in Mankato?
Rise has a 4.8 rating on about 1,360 reviews, and Voyager Cannabis Co matches the rating; 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.