Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Minnesota law
Cannabis laws in Hopkins follow Minnesota’s state law. Local variations are uncommon—jurisdiction law sets the baseline for legality and penalties.
Recreational and medical cannabis are legal for adults 21 and older. Licensed retail sales are permitted. While compliant use carries low risk under state law, cannabis remains illegal under federal law.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Legal
- Medical: Legal
- Possession: Legal within limits
- Buying/Selling: Legal from licensed retailers
- Tourists: Permitted for adults 21+
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative History
Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21+ in 2023, allowing possession of up to 2 ounces in public (higher at home), home cultivation of up to eight plants, and licensed retail sales (which began rolling out in 2025). Medical cannabis has been available since 2014 through a regulated dispensary program for qualifying conditions.
Law Enforcement
Hopkins police were said to focus little on smokers. A smaller amount could bring confiscation, a warning or a ticket. Older accounts gave 114 g as a point where someone might spend a night or two in a holding cell and cited two years’ probation under section 152.18 as another possible outcome. Meth was considered a bigger concern for the courts. Minnesota’s adult-use rules have since changed, as covered in Marijuana Laws.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The movie theatre drew a younger crowd. For adults the bars were another place to meet people.
Marijuana Prices
- US$50–60 for 3.5 g of good flower or chronic
- A US$60 bag sometimes weighed only 3 g
- Good Mexican flower: roughly US$100 for 28 g
Types of Marijuana
There was a decent range, including Mexican flower and stronger chronic.