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Minnesota's Fourth Marijuana Dispensary Opens Near Red Wing
Johnson says the money made from the dispensary will go toward healthcare and education for the tribe.
June 26, 2024
PRAIRIE ISLAND INDIAN COMMUNITY, Minn. — Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities.
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Island Pezi, which means "grass" in the Dakota language, is on Prairie Island Indian Community land in Welch, owned and operated by the tribal nation.
"Being able to diversify our economy and bring in other revenue sources for our community that relies on these type of businesses to have our government function is very important," said Blake Johnson, the president of Prairie Island CBH Inc.
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