Moorhead has 7 dispensaries licensed by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Anyone 21 or older with a valid photo ID can shop here, including the many North Dakota residents who live a bridge away in Fargo. 2 of the stores also serve patients enrolled in Minnesota's medical cannabis program. Moorhead sets its own retail hours: licensed cannabis sales run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
Moorhead has more licensed stores than any other city in Greater Minnesota, and the reason is on the other side of the Red River. North Dakota does not allow adult-use sales, so this city of two college campuses, Minnesota State University Moorhead and Concordia College, has become the closest legal storefront for the whole Fargo-Moorhead metro. The city has also kept its own rules light: it has no cap on retail registrations and no local setback buffers from schools or day cares, according to the City of Moorhead's cannabis business guide.
All 7 Licensed Dispensaries in Moorhead, MN
The stores are spread out rather than bunched together: two on Highway 10 East, two on the south side, two near the center of the city and one on the north side.
Highway 10 East: Velvet Leaf Dispensary at 3324 Hwy 10 E and Rosebuds Cannabis Company at 2223 E Highway 10 are on the main road toward Dilworth.
South Moorhead: Unwind MN is at 3505 S 8th Street and Green Goods is at 800 S 30th Avenue. Central and north: Beezwax of Moorhead is on S Main Avenue, TSB is on Center Avenue, and The Herbal Care is on 11th Street N.
Best Moorhead Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026. TSB and The Herbal Care have no Google ratings or hours in our data yet.
- Highest rated: Velvet Leaf Dispensary (4.9 stars, about 130 reviews) and Unwind MN (4.7, about 150).
- Most reviewed: Green Goods, with about 610 reviews and a 4.4 rating. Beezwax of Moorhead follows with about 240.
- Open latest: Beezwax, Unwind MN and Velvet Leaf stay open until 10 p.m., the city's cutoff. Green Goods closes at 9 p.m. and Rosebuds at 7 p.m.
- Opening time: every store with listed hours opens at 10 a.m., because city rules allow no earlier sales.
- Medical patients: Green Goods and The Herbal Care hold medical endorsements.
Visiting a Dispensary in Moorhead: ID, Payment and Hours
A North Dakota driver's license works fine at the counter, since Minnesota has no residency rule and stores accept out-of-state IDs and passports. Payment options vary, so bring cash or debit. Moorhead's 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. window is tighter than the state's, which only bars sales from 2 to 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 2 to 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Moorhead and Minnesota Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
One transaction can include up to 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and edibles with 800 milligrams of THC. Those are also the amounts an adult may carry in public, and up to 2 pounds may be kept at home.
The bridge matters. Cannabis that is legal in Moorhead becomes illegal the moment it crosses into Fargo or West Fargo. North Dakota has no adult-use sales, and taking cannabis across a state line is illegal under federal law too. Read our North Dakota marijuana law guide before you head west. On the Minnesota side, use is limited to private homes, yards and private property where the owner allows it. No use in vehicles, and no driving high. Our Minnesota marijuana laws guide has the details.
Cannabis Taxes in Moorhead
Moorhead's combined sales tax is 7.875%: the 6.875% state rate, a 0.5% city tax and a 0.5% Clay County transit tax, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue's fourth-quarter 2026 rate guide. Cannabis purchases add Minnesota's 15% gross receipts tax on top. Moorhead adds no cannabis tax of its own. See our 2026 cannabis prices by state for comparisons.
Medical Marijuana in Moorhead
Green Goods, one of the two companies that ran Minnesota's medical program before adult-use sales began, and The Herbal Care both serve registered patients. North Dakota medical cardholders may be able to buy at a Minnesota store with a medical endorsement by showing their card and a photo ID, but the in-state tax exemption does not apply to visiting patients. New to cannabis? Start with Cannabis 101.
Dispensaries Near Moorhead
- Dispensaries in Alexandria: 2 stores southeast on I-94.
- Dispensaries in Starbuck: 1 store in Pope County lake country.
- Dispensaries in Baxter: 3 stores in the Brainerd lakes area.
- Dispensaries in Saint Cloud: 4 stores farther down I-94.
Every Minnesota city is in our Minnesota dispensary directory.
Moorhead Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Moorhead?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy, carry and use cannabis under Minnesota law.
How many dispensaries are in Moorhead?
We list 7 OCM-licensed stores in Moorhead, the most of any Minnesota city outside the Twin Cities.
Can people from Fargo buy weed in Moorhead?
Yes, with a valid ID showing they are 21. They cannot legally take it back into North Dakota.
What time do Moorhead dispensaries open and close?
City rules limit sales to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Some stores close earlier.
Do Moorhead dispensaries take cards?
It depends on the store. Many are cash or debit only, so ask first.
How much weed can I buy in Moorhead?
Up to 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles per transaction.
Where can I smoke weed in Moorhead?
At a private residence or on private property with the owner's permission. Not in public, not in a car and not where smoking is banned.
Can I get weed delivered in Moorhead?
Minnesota licenses cannabis delivery services, but we have not confirmed one serving Moorhead. Ask your store.
Can MSUM or Concordia students use cannabis on campus?
Expect a ban. Colleges that take federal money generally prohibit cannabis on campus, even where state law allows it.
What is the best dispensary in Moorhead?
Velvet Leaf Dispensary has the top rating, 4.9 stars on about 130 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.