Willmar City Council on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, approved a retail registration application for the sale of medical and adult use cannabis and THC products by RISE Willmar , located at 1413 S. First. St. RISE will be the first adult-use cannabis retailer in Willmar. It has been in business for several years selling medical cannabis and also began selling THC products when that became legal in Minnesota.
The Willmar City Council on Feb. 3 adopted its ordinance to regulate cannabis and hemp retail businesses, and staff recommended approval of the registration in compliance with Minnesota State Statute. The ordinance will be amended following a public hearing on Monday, Aug. 18, to reflect changes made by the state Legislature during the 2025 session.
RISE's location complies with Willmar's zoning ordinances and has passed a site inspection conducted by the Willmar Fire Department.
Minnesota law states that within 30 days of receiving a copy of an application from the Office of Cannabis Management, the local unit of government shall certify whether a proposed cannabis business complies with local zoning ordinances and, if applicable, whether the proposed business complies with the state fire code and building code.
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