Smoking Tolerance Level
[1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 3.5
Marijuana Laws & Legislation for Rochester
Minnesota permits both recreational and medical marijuana use. Adults aged 21 and over can possess up to two ounces of cannabis flower in public and up to two pounds at home. Home cultivation of up to eight plants, with no more than four being mature, is allowed. Medical marijuana patients may possess up to a 90-day supply as determined by their healthcare provider. CBD products are legal in Minnesota. This summary provides up-to-date marijuana laws for Minnesota as of 2025.
Please note that marijuana laws are subject to change. For the most current information, consult your state’s official resources or legal counsel.
Law Enforcement
Cops in the area do not usually look for potheads. Don’t give them any trouble and they won’t give you any.
When locals are busted they are usually let off with a warning and get their bag taken away. If there is paraphernalia found, you are more than likely going to get a ticket.
Police are far more strict with people from out of state!
If you are from another state you are going to get a ticket. Be careful!
Where to buy marijuana:
Although there is no “weed central” in Rochester there are a few places you can go to look for a bag.
Slattery Park (10th St. and 11th Ave. SE)
East Park (1738 E. Center St.)
Peace Plaza (1st Ave and 1st St. SW)
Most stoners in the area are kind and a lot of them would make a few calls to see if they can hook you up.
“The only way to get weed in Rochester is to ask all the potheads you see!”
“A walk around town seems to yield decent results. I just asked a guy wearing a Phish t-shirt. Last time I asked a bunch of misfits chillin’ on a jungle gym.”
Marijuana Prices
Mersh/Schwag
$10-half 8th(1.7 grams)
$20-8th(3.5 grams)
Dank/Mids
$25-half 8th
$50-8th
$150-half ounce
Headys/Stank
$30-half 8th
$60-8th
$180/$200-half ounce
More Information
A short(5-10min) drive East on HW14 will get you to the town of Chester. After you pass Chester there is a sign for Chester Woods Park. It’s a great place to smoke and the drive is only 15 min max!
Another great place to toke is Quarry Hill (701 Silver Creek Rd NE). Take HW14 East. Turn left onto 30th Ave. go straight at the stoplight. 30th Ave. will turn into East circle drive. Turn left onto Silver Creek Rd, it will take you right to the parking lot. Go take a hike. Or go in the caves.