Clay County Board Denies Variance for Cannabis Dispensary in Baker
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Clay County Board of Commissioners denied a variance request from Elevated Dispensaries to reduce the residential setback for a proposed cannabis business in Baker, Minnesota. The decision followed extensive public commentary from both proponents and opponents of the project, highlighting community concerns about safety, traffic, and the preservation of the town’s character.
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County Council Officials:
Paul Krabbenhoft, Ezra Baer, Jenny Mongeau, Kevin Campbell, David Ebinger
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Meeting Type:
County Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
11/18/2025
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Recording Published:
06/24/2026
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Duration:
233 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Clay County
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Towns:
Alliance Township, Barnesville, Barnesville Township, Comstock, Cromwell Township, Dilworth, Eglon Township, Elkton Township, Elmwood Township, Felton, Felton Township, Flowing Township, Georgetown, Georgetown Township, Glyndon, Glyndon Township, Goose Prairie Township, Hagen Township, Hawley, Hawley Township, Highland Grove Township, Hitterdal, Holy Cross Township, Humboldt (Clay), Keene Township, Kragnes Township, Kurtz Township, Moland Township, Moorhead, Moorhead Township, Morken Township, Parke Township, Riverton Township, Sabin, Skree Township, Spring Prairie Township, Tansem Township, Ulen, Ulen Township, Viding Township
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