Mayor Opens First Cannabis Dispensary in Forest Lake

Forest Lake, Minnesota is set to welcome its first cannabis dispensary — and it’s being opened by the mayor himself, Blake Roberts, a third-generation greenhouse owner looking to adapt his family business to the evolving market. Amid Minnesota’s slow rollout of recreational cannabis, Roberts navigated a complex licensing process, supply chain hurdles, and soaring costs to launch Greenhouse Cannabis Company — a sleek, boutique-style shop designed to rival his flower shop. While some residents are thrilled for a local, legal option — especially for pain relief — Forest Lake opted against a municipal dispensary, unlike Anoka, which opened the state’s first city-run shop. Roberts, mindful of ethics, recused himself from council votes on cannabis to avoid conflict. His dispensary, one of three licensed in town, will be the first to open its doors — blending heritage, community, and a bold new chapter for local business. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a9d6492437fc813