Winona has 6 dispensaries licensed by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). To buy, you need to be 21 and carry a valid photo ID, and out-of-state shoppers are welcome. Half the stores, 3 of them, also hold a medical endorsement, which is a high share for a city this size. Five of the six sit within a few blocks of each other downtown, between 2nd and 4th streets.
Few Minnesota river towns have this many cannabis shops, and that was a choice. In late 2024 the Winona City Council backed a limit of three retailers, then reversed itself and dropped the cap, the Post Bulletin and KIMT reported in January 2025. The result is a compact, walkable downtown market for a city that is home to Winona State University and sits on the Mississippi with Wisconsin on the opposite bank.
All 6 Licensed Dispensaries in Winona, MN
All six stores share ZIP code 55987, and the downtown cluster is small enough to visit on foot.
Third Street: American Made Cannabis at 162 E 3rd Street, Sugarleaf at 72 E 3rd Street and Tranquil Gardens Dispensary at 79 W 3rd Street line the same street.
Second and Fourth streets: Winona Dispensary is at 173 E 2nd Street, and Black Bear Dispensary is at 104 E 4th Street. Menard Road: Cheeky Winona is at 850 Menard Road.
Best Winona Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026. Most Winona stores have fewer than 50 reviews so far, so treat small samples with care.
- Highest rated: Winona Dispensary, 4.9 stars on about 150 reviews, the only store with both a 4.5-plus rating and 100-plus reviews.
- Most reviewed: Cheeky Winona, about 280 reviews and a 4.4 rating.
- Earliest opening: Cheeky Winona and Winona Dispensary open at 9 a.m.
- Open latest: American Made Cannabis and Cheeky Winona are listed until 10 p.m.
- Medical patients: Winona Dispensary, Black Bear Dispensary and Tranquil Gardens Dispensary have medical endorsements.
- Small but well liked: Black Bear (4.9, about 45 reviews) and Tranquil Gardens (4.9, about 20). Black Bear closes early, at 7 p.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Winona: ID, Payment and Hours
A Wisconsin or Iowa license is accepted, as is a passport. Bring cash or debit in case cards are not taken. Sugarleaf has no hours in our data, so call before going. Minnesota does not allow sales between 2 and 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday or between 2 and 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Winona and Minnesota Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Each purchase is capped at 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles. Adults may carry those amounts in public and keep up to 2 pounds at home.
The river is a state line. Wisconsin is across the Mississippi River bridge, and La Crosse is a short drive downriver, but cannabis is not legal in Wisconsin and crossing the line with it is illegal. See our Wisconsin marijuana law guide. The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, which takes in much of the river bottoms near Winona, is federal land, so do not bring cannabis on a boat or hunting trip there. Lake Park, the bluffs and downtown sidewalks are public places where use is illegal. Winona State, like other public colleges that receive federal funding, treats cannabis as prohibited on campus. Use is legal in private homes and on private property with permission, never in a vehicle, and driving impaired is a crime. Details are in our Minnesota marijuana laws guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Winona
The general sales tax in Winona is 7.625%: 6.875% state, a 0.25% Winona County tax and a 0.5% county transit tax, per the Minnesota Department of Revenue's fourth-quarter 2026 rate guide. Cannabis also carries the state's 15% gross receipts tax. There is no added city cannabis tax. Registered patients buying at an endorsed store are exempt from both taxes. For context, see cannabis prices by state.
Medical Marijuana in Winona
With three medically endorsed stores downtown, Winona is one of the better-served small cities for patients in southeast Minnesota. Endorsed stores must have a pharmacist or certified consultant available, in person or remotely, for a patient's first purchase. Visiting patients with a valid card from another state may shop at endorsed stores but pay full tax. First-timers can read Cannabis 101.
Dispensaries Near Winona
- Dispensaries in La Crescent: 2 stores downriver, across from La Crosse.
- Dispensaries in Caledonia: 2 stores in Houston County.
- Dispensaries in Lanesboro: 1 store in bluff country.
- Dispensaries in Rochester: 4 stores to the west.
- Dispensaries in Austin: 2 stores in Mower County.
Browse the rest of the state in our Minnesota dispensary directory.
Winona Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Winona, MN?
Yes. Adults 21 and older may buy and possess cannabis, and use it on private property.
How many dispensaries are in Winona?
We list 6. The city decided not to cap the number of retailers.
Can Wisconsin residents buy weed in Winona?
Yes, with a valid ID showing they are 21, but taking it home to Wisconsin is illegal.
Can Winona State students buy weed?
Students 21 and older can buy off campus. Using or keeping it on campus is not allowed.
What time do Winona dispensaries open?
The earliest open at 9 a.m.; others start at 10 or 11.
Do Winona dispensaries take credit cards?
Some do not. Bring cash or debit, or call ahead.
How much weed can I buy?
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 Winona?
In a private home or yard, or on private property where the owner allows it. Not in parks, on the levee or in a car.
Can I get weed delivered in Winona?
We have not confirmed a licensed delivery service in Winona. Ask the store directly.
What is the best dispensary in Winona?
Winona Dispensary pairs a 4.9 rating with 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.