Cannabis in Dickinson, Devils Lake & Jamestown

Dickinson / Stark County (~25,000 on I-94 ~100 mi west of Bismarck; Curaleaf Dickinson at 318 24th St E; serves southwestern oil-and-ranch counties); Devils Lake / Ramsey County (~7,000; Curaleaf Devils Lake at 310 US Route 2; strategically positioned near Spirit Lake Nation and northeastern ND); Jamestown / Stutsman County (~16,000 on I-94 between Fargo and Bismarck; Curaleaf Jamestown at 1513 Business Loop E; smallest market). Together with the cap-set 8 statewide dispensaries.

Legal Disclaimer: This information reflects North Dakota cannabis law as of June 2026 and is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Laws and regulations change — always verify current rules with the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDDHHS) Division of Medical Marijuana or a qualified attorney. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law.

Last verified: May 2026

Dickinson — Stark County

Dickinson is the southwestern North Dakota hub, with a population of approximately 25,000. The city sits in Stark County on I-94 approximately 100 miles west of Bismarck. Dickinson serves as a regional commercial center for the southwestern oil-and-ranch counties.

Curaleaf Dickinson

Curaleaf Dickinson at 318 24th St E. Operated by Curaleaf, the multi-state operator. Serves southwestern ND including Stark County, Bowman County (~80 miles south), Hettinger County, and adjacent rural areas. Patient driving distances from outlying counties are substantial (Bowman to Dickinson ~80 miles).

Dickinson Industry

Oil-and-gas extraction (Bakken-edge operations).
Cattle ranching and agriculture.
Dickinson State University (~1,500 students).
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson (regional healthcare).
Manufacturing (TMI Coatings, Steffes Corp.).

House Majority Leader Mike Lefor (R-Dickinson)

House Majority Leader Mike Lefor (R-Dickinson) sets policy tone for the ND House alongside Senate Majority Leader David Hogue (R-Minot). The Dickinson district’s southwestern-oil-economy constituency shapes Lefor’s policy priorities. See reform legislators page.

Devils Lake — Ramsey County

Devils Lake is a smaller northeastern North Dakota city with a population of approximately 7,000. The city sits in Ramsey County and is named for the adjacent Devils Lake (a saline endorheic lake; the largest natural body of water in ND).

Curaleaf Devils Lake

Curaleaf Devils Lake at 310 U.S. Route 2. Strategically positioned near Spirit Lake Nation tribal headquarters at Fort Totten and the Turtle Mountain Reservation at Belcourt (~80 miles north). The dispensary serves:

Devils Lake / Ramsey County residents.
Spirit Lake Nation tribal members (no on-reservation dispensary).
Turtle Mountain Reservation residents (substantial drive distance, 80+ miles, but the only practical state-licensed access).
Northeastern ND rural counties (Cavalier, Towner, Pembina — the latter despite being ~80 miles east).

Spirit Lake Nation Cross-Reservation Access

Spirit Lake Nation has not enacted a cannabis-specific tribal code. Tribal members access Curaleaf Devils Lake just off the reservation. See other tribes page.

Jamestown — Stutsman County

Jamestown is a mid-state ND city with a population of approximately 16,000. The city sits in Stutsman County on I-94 between Fargo (~100 miles east) and Bismarck (~100 miles west). Jamestown is the home of the World’s Largest Buffalo statue and Frontier Village.

Curaleaf Jamestown

Curaleaf Jamestown at 1513 Business Loop E. The smallest of the 8 statewide dispensaries by patient volume. Serves Stutsman County and adjacent mid-state counties (LaMoure, Logan, Wells, Foster). The mid-state position fills a geographic gap on I-94 between Fargo and Bismarck.

Jamestown Industry

Agriculture (corn, soybeans, wheat).
Manufacturing (Cavendish Farms potato processing).
University of Jamestown (private, ~1,000 students).
Sanford Health Jamestown.

The Smaller-Markets Pattern

Dickinson, Devils Lake, and Jamestown together represent the smaller-population ND markets served by Curaleaf:

Each serves regional rural counties with substantial patient driving distances.
Multi-state-operator (Curaleaf) consolidation reflects scale economies favoring MSO operation in low-volume markets.
Patient counts in these counties are smaller fractions of the state total compared to Cass / Burleigh / Ward / Grand Forks.

Cross-Border Considerations

Dickinson: ~140 miles to Sidney, MT (Bakken cross-border alternative); ~120 miles to South Dakota border (medical only).
Devils Lake: ~70 miles to Walhalla / Hannah ND-Manitoba ports of entry; ~60 miles to East Grand Forks, MN (rec available 2024-2026 retail).
Jamestown: mid-state position; cross-border options require substantial drives.

Geographic Access Challenges

The 8-dispensary statewide cap means many rural counties face substantial patient driving distances. The 2017 SB 2344 strip of the home-cultivation provision (≥40 mi from dispensary) particularly affects:

Bowman County (~80 mi to Dickinson).
Hettinger County (~80 mi to Dickinson).
Belcourt / Rolette County (~80 mi to Devils Lake).
Various mid-state and northern-tier rural counties.

See geographic access page.