Minnesota Sees $150 Million in Recreational Cannabis Sales in First Year
Since the state’s first non-tribal recreational cannabis shops opened in September 2025, Minnesotans have spent over $150 million on legal cannabis products. According to the Office of Cannabis Management, this figure is part of a total of at least $250 million in cannabis sales, including medical cannabis, since the start of recreational sales.
The state’s 90,000 registered medical cannabis patients have also contributed to the total, purchasing over $100 million worth of medicinal weed. The number of businesses licensed to sell recreational cannabis has grown to over 200, with more than 2 in 5 of these licenses going to social equity applicants, who were originally intended to include individuals from marginalized communities disproportionately affected by cannabis criminalization.
The number of cannabis plants being grown by licensed cultivators has increased significantly, from around 72,000 plants in September 2025 to around 486,000 plants currently. This growth is expected to continue, with the cannabis industry generating $45 million in tax revenue from September 2025 to July 2026.
As of July, Minnesota’s cannabis tax rate is 15%, with an additional state sales tax, bringing the total tax rate to around 22%. However, the industry is facing a potential threat due to a federal ban set to take effect in December, which could affect the sale of hemp-derived THC products, including low-dose edibles and drinks found in liquor stores and gas stations across the state.
