I Never Thought I’d See A Weed Dispensary In Biwabik

I was in my hometown this weekend celebrating my birthday. We were camping at the Vermilion Trail Campground in Biwabik, Minnesota. It's become a yearly tradition for us. Each year, I drive around the small town I grew up in and see what's changed, reminisce about the old days, and tell my kids the same stories I tell every year. This time, while driving by my childhood home, I did a double-take. There's a weed dispensary right next to where I grew up.

I pulled over to check it out. It struck me as odd, like, "Who would ever have thought there would be a dispensary on the main street in Biwabik?"

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There's not a lot of recreational marijuana dispensaries yet on the Iron Range. Minnesota currently has a backlog of testing for marijuana plants from growers, and that's really slowed things down and kept prices high compared to other legal states. I've spoken with several growers who say they are sitting on piles of marijuana that they can't sell until the state's testing sites get caught up.

Golden Goddess Cannaspa Coming Soon 122 Main Street Biwabik

Ken Hayes

The name of the dispensary is Golden Goddess Cannaspa. They aren't open yet, and their website says coming soon, with no date given.

It looks to be more than just a typical dispensary. Golden Goddess Cannaspa will also provide cannabis event planning, providing legally compliant curated settings featuring premium cannabis.

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Golden Goddess will also feature a CBD Spa, which uses cannabidiol to "help you relax and feel refreshed." Learn more about Golden Goddess Cannaspa on their website and check back for when it's opening.