While there are a number of businesses in the region that offer edibles and other products already widely available in Minnesota, the first cannabis dispensary with recreational flower, pre-rolls, and other cannabis products in Northeastern Minnesota just opened.
As the State of Minnesota continues to work toward licensing businesses for selling these types of products, this has left Minnesotans interested in specific cannabis items with limited options.
THC edibles and beverages are widely available in the state, but recreational flower or vape products are still largely in limbo as licensing for businesses in Minnesota ramp up.
Tribal governments around the state have been utilizing the opportunity to work independently of the state licensing agency as sovereign governments, opening dispensaries in places like Walker, Mahnomen, and Red Lake.
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The first of its kind just opened in the Northland. Here's what there is to know about the new business.
What is the new Northeastern Minnesota dispensary called? Where is it located?
Officially opening to the public on February 28, the new dispensary is called Ishkode, which is the Ojibwe word for fire.
The new business was approved by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, permitting the opening of the business that brings a handful of new jobs to Tower. Of the 6 new jobs the business brings to the area, MPR reports half are filled by tribal citizens.
The newly-opened 2,000-square-foot space is located near Fortune Bay Resort and Casino in Tower. The physical address is 1420 Bois Forte Road in Tower.
What does Ishkode offer? What else is there to know about the business?
The newly-opened business's Facebook page explains that they offer a range of flower, prerolls, and disposable vapes. They say plan to offer edibles, but that is not in their initial offering upon opening.
Photos on their Facebook page also show that they offer glassware and related items.
In their grand opening announcement Facebook post, they do explain they have a couple of rules of note.
The business is cash-only, with an ATM available on location. In accordance with laws and regulations, only those 21+ are able to purchase. They also don't allow the consumption of products on the property.
Ishkode is open 11 am - 9 pm, 7 days a week.
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