Cannabis
TL;DR- Contact the City Administration Office, for the up-to-date details admin@eastgrandforks.gov | https://www.eastgrandforks.gov/740/Cannabis-Business-Licensing
The State of MN has legalized the sale of cannabis for recreational consumption for adults. Find out what you need to be considered for a business permit to sell cannabis products in the City of East Grand Forks.
The Administration Department is handling all requests, applications, and inquiries. admin@eastgrandforks.gov
The two zones have been designated and lottery for applicants concluded in August 2025.
The selectees are working through the state-designated process in order to become fully licensed to operate in East Grand Forks.
Learn more about the guidance we've received from the state: https://www.eastgrandforks.gov/740/Cannabis-Business-Licensing
To read more on the city resolution passed December 2024, access the link here: https://www.eastgrandforks.gov/documentcenter/view/10005
Understanding cannabis buffer zones: https://www.eastgrandforks.gov/documentcenter/view/10333
Office of Cannabis Management grants:
https://mn.gov/ocm/businesses/grants/
Visit the State Cannabis Dept: https://mn.gov/ocm/