RED LAKE — The Red Lake Nation is the latest tribe to sign a compact with Minnesota to sell recreational cannabis off-reservation.
NativeCare, the Tribal Council-authorized dispensary in Red Lake, announced plans to open new locations, with a grand opening event planned for Thief River Falls on Dec. 31.
Red Lake also announced its intentions to open a NativeCare dispensary in West. St. Paul sometime in January.
“The signing of this agreement is a testament to our commitment to empower our people and create economic opportunities on our lands,” stated Red Lake Tribal Treasurer Vernelle Lussier in a news release.
Dispensaries on the Red Lake Nation opened the first day recreational cannabis was legalized in Minnesota on Aug. 1, 2023.
“The Red Lake Nation’s unique status as a closed reservation requires that we develop the means to fund infrastructure projects, such as the replacement of outdated water and sewer systems,” stated Red Lake Chairman Darrel Seki.
“We are focused on making sure that our cannabis operations are a success.”
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