“I heard [recreational sales started] through my sister, but I came here and they hadn’t started,” Tran said of her first attempt at buying on Tuesday. Some questioned if recreational sales really had begun before walking in. Cannabis sales have been ongoing across the state, but so far, they have been mostly confined to tribal shops and medical dispensaries. She said she’s been waiting for years to be able to buy recreational cannabis in Minnesota and thought the day might never come. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan JournalWhat to expect when buying:Some first-time buyers of recreational cannabis in Minnesota said they have experience buying cannabis in other states where recreational sales have long been present.