A Trailhead field series
Natalie on the Trail.
Come along as Natalie visits Minnesota dispensaries, meets the people building them, and shows what makes every stop different.
IndependentMNdispensaries
The series
Local shops. Their own stories.
Minnesota’s cannabis market is being built one community at a time. These walkthroughs go beyond the menu to introduce the owners, teams, spaces, and ideas behind independent dispensaries across the state.
Stops along the way
Visit the trail.
Deep Roots
A family-owned dispensary built around a welcoming experience, thoughtful guidance, and a strong connection to its local community.
Read the story + watch the walkthrough →
Grey Area
A Grand Avenue dispensary rooted in Saint Paul, pairing a neighborhood feel with a locally curated cannabis selection.
Read the story + watch the walkthrough →Follow the series