Overview

Sales in Minnesota have more than tripled compared to two years ago, with two-year growth reaching 270% as the state's legal cannabis market rapidly scales from a small base. Year-over-year sales climbed nearly 158% through April 2026, outpacing unit growth of 88%, which means average prices are rising rather than compressing—a 37% year-over-year price increase that runs counter to the trajectory seen in most maturing U.S. markets. The dispensary count doubled over the past year to 104 locations, fueling access-driven demand across a state that borders Wisconsin and the Dakotas, where recreational purchases remain unavailable. Minnesota still sits in the small-market tier below, but the pace of expansion suggests it will not stay there long. RYTHM leads among top-selling brands as consumers shift spending patterns in a still-forming competitive landscape. Minnesota legalized medicinal marijuana in 2014 and recreational cannabis...

• Top Brand: Rythm
• Top Category: Flower (46%)