Saint Cloud has 4 dispensaries licensed by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Anyone 21 or older can buy with a valid driver's license, state ID or passport, and you do not need to live in Minnesota. 1 St. Cloud store, Rise on North 3rd Street, also serves registered medical patients. City zoning keeps dispensaries on highway commercial corridors and away from schools, parks and day cares.
For a regional hub on Interstate 94 and the Mississippi River, St. Cloud has a surprisingly short list of stores. The city's December 2024 rules confined retail cannabis to its C5 highway business zones and required a 1,000-foot buffer from schools and 500 feet from active parks and day cares, KNSI reported, which leaves limited room for new shops. So most shoppers here choose between a well-reviewed chain store on the north side and a pair of independents to the south and west.
All 4 Licensed Dispensaries in Saint Cloud, MN
The open stores sit on busy roads, not downtown: two have 56301 addresses on 1st Street South and Clearwater Road, and one is on North 3rd Street in 56303.
North side: Rise is at 3800 N 3rd Street.
1st Street South and Clearwater Road: Dankz is at 3105 1st Street S, and Happy Sage Blessings is at 4221 Clearwater Road, Suite 105.
Best Saint Cloud Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026. Happy Sage Blessings has no Google rating or hours in our data yet.
- Highest rated with a big sample: Rise, 4.9 stars on about 580 reviews.
- Perfect score so far: Dankz, 5.0 stars on about 75 reviews.
- Hours: Rise and Dankz both open at 9 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.
- Medical patients: Rise is the only store in our St. Cloud list with a medical endorsement.
Visiting a Dispensary in Saint Cloud: ID, Payment and Hours
St. Cloud State students from other states can use their home license; Canadian provincial IDs and passports also work. Stores check ID at the door or the counter on every visit. Bring cash or debit in case cards are not taken. Minnesota stops all sales from 2 to 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday and from 2 to 10 a.m. Sunday, and the stores here keep 9-to-9 hours.
Saint Cloud and Minnesota Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Each transaction may include up to 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles. That matches what an adult may carry in public. At home the limit is 2 pounds of flower.
Where it is allowed: private homes and yards, and private property where the owner allows it. Riverside parks such as those along the Mississippi, downtown sidewalks and the St. Cloud State campus are off limits, since public use is illegal and public colleges that take federal funds prohibit cannabis on campus. Renters should read their lease, because a landlord can ban smoking. Using cannabis in any vehicle is prohibited, and driving while impaired by cannabis is a crime. Our Minnesota marijuana laws guide goes deeper.
Cannabis Taxes in Saint Cloud
St. Cloud straddles three counties, so the sales tax depends on where a store sits. In the Stearns County part of the city the combined rate is 8.000%, including the 6.875% state tax, the 0.5% St. Cloud Area tax, a 0.375% Stearns County tax and a 0.25% transit tax. In the Benton and Sherburne County parts it is 7.875%. Those figures come from the Minnesota Department of Revenue's fourth-quarter 2026 rate guide. Adult-use cannabis also carries the 15% gross receipts tax, and the city charges no separate cannabis tax. Your receipt will show each line. Price context is on our 2026 cannabis prices by state page.
Medical Marijuana in Saint Cloud
Enrolled patients can use Rise, which holds a medical endorsement and must offer a pharmacist or certified consultant for first purchases. Patient purchases at endorsed stores skip both the gross receipts tax and sales tax. Visiting patients with another state's card may also buy there, at full tax. Our Cannabis 101 guide explains product types.
Dispensaries Near Saint Cloud
- Dispensaries in Saint Joseph: 1 store just west of town.
- Dispensaries in Becker: 2 stores southeast on Highway 10.
- Dispensaries in Delano: 1 store in Wright County.
- Dispensaries in Baxter: 3 stores north toward Brainerd.
- Dispensaries in Alexandria: 2 stores northwest on I-94.
- Dispensaries in Minneapolis: 25 stores about an hour down I-94.
The full list of cities is in our Minnesota dispensary directory.
Saint Cloud Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in St. Cloud?
Yes. Adults 21 and older may buy, possess and use cannabis privately under Minnesota law.
How many dispensaries are in St. Cloud?
We list 4 licensed stores with St. Cloud addresses.
Where are dispensaries allowed in St. Cloud?
Only in the city's C5 highway commercial zones, at least 1,000 feet from schools and 500 feet from active parks and day cares.
Can St. Cloud State students buy weed?
Yes, if they are 21 and buy off campus. Bringing it onto campus is not allowed.
Can tourists buy weed in St. Cloud?
Yes. Any adult 21 or older with a valid ID can buy.
What time do St. Cloud dispensaries open?
Rise and Dankz are listed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Do St. Cloud dispensaries take credit cards?
Not always. Carry cash or debit, or call ahead.
How much weed 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 St. Cloud?
We have not confirmed a licensed delivery service here, so ask the store.
What is the best dispensary in St. Cloud?
Rise has 4.9 stars on about 580 reviews, and Dankz has 5.0 on a smaller sample; 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.