What is Bloom Wellness in St. Paul?

Bloom Wellness is Minnesota's third medical cannabis operator, which opened in St. Paul in October 2025. It holds a medical cannabis combination business license, allowing it to sell both medical and recreational cannabis. It broke the long-standing duopoly of Green Goods and RISE in Minnesota's medical cannabis market.

How much of St. Paul is zoned for dispensaries?

Approximately 90% of St. Paul's commercial parcels are eligible for cannabis businesses. The city uses 300-foot buffers from schools and sensitive locations, but only about 10% of parcels fall within these restricted zones. This makes St. Paul one of the more accessible cities for dispensary placement.

What dispensaries are in St. Paul?

St. Paul has licensed recreational dispensaries plus three medical cannabis combination businesses: Bloom Wellness (opened October 2025), Green Goods (Vireo), and RISE (Green Thumb Industries). All three sell both medical and recreational cannabis. Medical patients pay 0% tax while recreational purchases are taxed at approximately 22-30%.

Can I buy cannabis in St. Paul without going to a dispensary?

You can buy low-dose THC beverages (up to 10mg per container) and edibles (up to 5mg per serving) at liquor stores, breweries, and specialty shops throughout St. Paul. These hemp-derived products were legalized in 2022 and are available at hundreds of retail locations. Full-strength cannabis products require a visit to a licensed dispensary.

St. Paul Dispensaries — MN's Capital

Legal Disclaimer: This information reflects Minnesota cannabis law as of April 2026 and is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Laws and regulations change — always verify current rules with the Office of Cannabis Management or a qualified attorney. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law.

Last verified: March 2026

Cannabis in the Capital City

St. Paul, Minnesota's state capital and the other half of the Twin Cities, has embraced legal cannabis with a balanced regulatory approach. The city's zoning framework uses 300-foot buffers from sensitive locations, but analysis shows that only about 10% of city parcels are off-limits for cannabis businesses. That means the vast majority of St. Paul's commercial areas are eligible for dispensary operations, ensuring broad access for residents across the city.

St. Paul, Minnesota — cannabis dispensaries — St. Paul — Minnesota's capital city and cannabis retail center. Photo: Unsplash (free license)

St. Paul is also notable for being the home of Bloom Wellness, Minnesota's newest medical cannabis operator and only the third company licensed to sell medical cannabis in the state's history.

Bloom Wellness

Bloom Wellness opened in St. Paul in October 2025, becoming Minnesota's first new medical cannabis operator in years. As the holder of a medical cannabis combination business license, Bloom Wellness serves both medical patients and recreational customers from its St. Paul location. This addition broke the long-standing duopoly of Green Goods and RISE, giving patients and consumers a new option.

New Medical Option

Bloom Wellness is Minnesota's third medical cannabis operator, joining Green Goods and RISE. Medical patients benefit from 0% tax on all purchases, compared to approximately 22–30% on recreational sales. If you have a qualifying condition, a medical card can mean significant savings.

Medical Combination Businesses

St. Paul and the surrounding metro area are served by all three of Minnesota's medical cannabis operators, each holding combination business licenses that allow both medical and recreational sales:

Bloom Wellness — St. Paul (opened October 2025)
Green Goods (Vireo) — Locations in the Twin Cities metro
RISE (Green Thumb Industries) — Locations in the Twin Cities metro

These established operators provide a wide product selection including flower, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, topicals, and vape cartridges.

Zoning & Access

St. Paul's cannabis zoning is designed to balance neighborhood concerns with broad access:

300-foot buffers from schools and other sensitive locations
Only ~10% of parcels are zoned off-limits for cannabis retail
The remaining 90% of commercial parcels are potentially eligible
Dispensaries are permitted in most commercial and mixed-use zoning districts

This approach ensures that most St. Paul residents have reasonable access to a nearby dispensary, while maintaining appropriate buffers from sensitive areas.

Licensed Recreational Dispensaries

New recreational dispensaries have been opening in St. Paul since the statewide launch on September 16, 2025. With 90% of commercial parcels eligible for cannabis businesses, St. Paul has attracted significant dispensary interest. The 1,405 preliminary approvals statewide include numerous applications targeting the capital city.

THC Beverages

Like the rest of Minnesota, St. Paul has a thriving market for low-dose THC beverages and edibles available at liquor stores, specialty shops, and local breweries. These products, containing up to 10mg THC per container (beverages) or 5mg per serving (edibles), are available at hundreds of locations throughout the city without a trip to a dispensary.

Shopping Details

Detail	Information
Age requirement	21+ with valid government-issued photo ID
Purchase limits	2 oz flower, 8g concentrate, 800mg edibles per transaction
Hours	Within 8 AM – 2 AM (varies by dispensary)
Payment	Cash and debit typical; some accept cards
Tax (recreational)	~22–30%
Tax (medical)	0% (exempt)

Transport Rules

If you drive to a St. Paul dispensary, remember that cannabis must be in its original sealed dispensary packaging or stored in the trunk. An open package accessible to the driver or passengers is a misdemeanor. No consumption is allowed in any vehicle.

Planning your first visit? See our What to Expect guide. For the full statewide directory, visit our Dispensary Directory.