Fond du Lac Band Will Open Duluth Cannabis Shop
The tribe is bringing a modular retail cannabis location to downtown Duluth by early 2027.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa plans to open a 2,000 square-foot retail cannabis shop in downtown Duluth by early 2027. The store will be located on tribal land directly behind the Fond-du-Luth Casino.
Why it matters
The project represents the tribe's latest expansion into the cannabis retail market in Minnesota. This new facility aims to build on the tribe's existing operations while contributing to local economic development.
The project represents a $2 million investment to construct a 2,000 square-foot facility. Officials expect the store to create 25 new jobs upon completion.
The players
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
This is a federally recognized tribe that manages multiple commercial enterprises and social programs in the region.
Fond-du-Luth Casino
This is a prominent tribal-owned gaming facility located in downtown Duluth that has been in operation for four decades.
The details
The new storefront will be a modular structure delivered to the site in two pieces via crane. The shop is being built on a property purchased by the band in 2010 that previously held the Carter Hotel, which was built in 1928 and demolished in 2018.
Timeline
1928: The Carter Hotel was built at the property site.
2010: The Fond du Lac Band purchased the downtown property.
2018: The Carter Hotel was demolished.
September 2025: Legacy Cannabis opened its store in the region.
Early 2027: The new Anang Native Cannabis Co. shop will open.
Market Landscape
This project follows the pattern set by the September 2025 opening of Legacy Cannabis as the regional retail market continues to grow. It positions the tribe to compete for market share in Duluth as more operators establish storefronts in the city.
Residents can expect the addition of 25 new jobs in the downtown area once the facility opens. The shop will provide another accessible location for legal cannabis products within the city limits.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates a commitment to expanding tribal commercial infrastructure in urban settings. Local residents should monitor future announcements regarding the official shop name and specific operating hours as the 2027 launch date approaches.
Further reading
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