Best Minnesota Cannabis College Podcasts (2024)

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Office of Cannabis Management License Preapproval Information Session on Wed, July 24, 2024 55:20

5h ago55:20

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) hosted an informational webinar to guide social equity applicants through the process of completing the application for cannabis business license preapproval in Minnesota. Presenters: Merone Melekin, Outreach Director Kimberly Matur…

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Summer Break Bonus: A Midsummer Night's Update 55:43

3h ago55:43

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! This week, Steve and Tanner are back with a summer break bonus episode, diving into the past month in Minnesota cannabis. The Pre-Approval Process is underway for Social Equity Applicants, marking a significant step forward for inclusivity in the industry. Island Pezi has opened ne…

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Social Equity Verification Workshop (MN Office of Cannabis Management June 21 Event Recording) 1:38:14

19d ago1:38:14

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Welcome to the MNCC recording of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) training session on completing the social equity verification process. This is the crucial first step for potential social equity applicants aiming to participate in Minnesota’s new cannabis industry…

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Episode 37 - Days Away From Verification 1:06:49

25d ago1:06:49

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Get ready for an action-packed week on our latest podcast! We're diving into a series of significant events starting with the Implementation Update on June 18th, followed by the Cannabis Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting on June 20th, and the Social Equity Verification Workshop on…

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Episode 36 - Six Weeks Until Applications Open (with Jacob Schlichter) 1:29:28

1M ago1:29:28

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! We're back, and it's been a busy week! Fond du Lac Band set to start cannabis production in northeastern Minnesota, Sweetest Grass (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe) opens to the public on Thursday, and more than one-third of adults may qualify for social equity cannabis licenses. Then, s…

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Event Rebroadcast: Brewing a Budding Market: THC Beverages in Minnesota (CannaConnectMN 04) 55:40

1M ago55:40

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! We're out this week, but we wanted to share a discussion from our friends at CannaConnect!! This panel, Brewing a Budding Market: THC Beverages in Minnesota, dives into the exciting world of THC-infused beverages, exploring the specifics of bringing these products to market in the …

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Episode 35 - One Year Since Passage (with Marcus Harcus!) 1:40:12

2M ago1:40:12

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Walter Cup Finals, Western Conference Finals, and the CannOmnibus Bill signed into law in the same week? You know it, and Marcus and Tanner are here to break down everything going on in Minnesota. Also, daily cannabis use outpaces daily drinking in the US, St. Cloud police seize 32…

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Episode 34 - Jonesing for Justice (with Sam Milstein and Jordan Fallis) 2:10:14

2M ago2:10:14

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! UPDATE SINCE FILMING: HF 4757 HAS PASSED BOTH THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE; NOW HEADS TO GOVERNOR'S DESK This week, Tanner is joined by guest cohost Sam Milstrain from Milstagrams THC Distribution. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension expunges 57,78…

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Episode 33 - Commit-tea and Coffee (With Kayla Fearing and Minimum Wage Tim) 2:19:13

2M ago2:19:13

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! This week, Marcus, John, and Tanner are joined by guest cohost Kayla Fearing of Healing Fear Consulting. Another Native nation in Minnesota weighs entering the cannabis industry, Minnesotans sue to be able to sell their home grown cannabis, and a White Earth man was charged and fac…

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Episode 32 - Rescheduling on Schedule (with Rachelle Gordon and Drew Emmer) 2:20:13

2M ago2:20:13

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! This week, Steve and Tanner are joined by guest cohost Rachelle Gordon of Greenstate. Can you guess what we talk about in this episode? If you guessed the DEA's proposal to move cannabis from Schedule I to III, you're correct! If you guessed the bill introduced in Washington to reg…

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Episode 31 - The Stoned Poets Department (with Colin Kelley) 1:57:48

3M ago1:57:48

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! As Taylor Swift would say, "My Friends All Smell Like Weed," because it's the first legal 4/20 in Minnesota! John and Tanner share their experiences celebrating at various events across the Twin Cities. Then they dig deep into legislation moving it's way through the chambers, both …

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Episode 30 - LIVE at the Dabbler Depot's Seed and Sesh (April 19, 2024) 1:42:29

3M ago1:42:29

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! The team behind Dabbler Depot has done it again, and by "it," we mean they've opened up another killer location for cannabis enthusiasts! This one stop shop not only carries products for home growing and cultivation, but also a huge range of low-dose products and smoking accessorie…

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April 20 Special - It's 4/20, Charlie Brown (with Jen Reise and Sam Milstein) 1:24:25

3M ago1:24:25

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! It's 4/20/2024, and we're sparking up the celebrations in style! Join Steve and Tanner as they chill with Jen Randolph Reise from North Star Law Group and Sam Milstrain from Milstagrams THC Distribution for a blazingly fun 4/20 special episode. We're taking cannabis culture to new …

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Episode 29 - $500,000 Up in Smoke (with Jeremy Sutherland) 1:27:34

3M ago1:27:34

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 4/20 is less than a week away, and the Department of Health is celebrating by destroying half a million dollars worth of illicit cannabis products. Marcus, Steve, and Tanner break that down, and a whole lot more happening throughout the state, including St. Joseph passing a morator…

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Episode 28 - April Showers Bring Cannabis Flowers (with Shawn Weber) 1:29:36

3M ago1:29:36

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! As rainstorms wash away the last of the snow, they usher in a season of cannabis flowers in Minnesota, and John, Marcus, and Tanner are here to break it down. Expungements begin in May; Chippewa County says "no" to cannabis, while Wayzata says "Yes, please!"; and a dispensary two h…

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Cooking with Clem Maple Ice Cream (Featuring Infused Maple Syrup) | Doc Dabs x Northern Lights Pod 4:38

3M ago4:38

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 🌿 It's time for another segment of Cooking with Clem, a collaboration between Doctor Dabs and Northern Lights Podcast. Today Clem's whipping up some infused Maple Syrup Ice Cream! Doctor Dabs Healthy Highs makes a wide variety of THC-infused products, including infused Maple Syrup …

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Episode 27 - The Body (High) Enters The Ring (w/ Brock Friesen & Lauren Bertrand) 2:00:47

3M ago2:00:47

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Let's get ready to rumble!! In a one-two punch, Marcus and Tanner break down this week in cannabis news. First, we dig deep into Jesse Ventura Farms, the newest cannabis company in Minnesota that happens to be led by Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, and get an opportunity t…

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MNCC Featured on MPR News! | As state government rolls out legal cannabis, nonprofit works to prepare people to enter the market 8:01

4M ago8:01

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! We're super excited about our conversation with Cathy Wurzer on MPR's Minnesota Now! It was an incredible opportunity to dive deep into our mission, discuss the insights from our podcast Northern Lights, and share our vision for the future leadership of the OCM. The Office of Canna…

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Episode 26 - Big Dreams for Small Business (with Mike Kanowitz and Scott Swail) 2:17:54

4M ago2:17:54

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! As the snow flutters down in a spring flurry, grab your coziest blanket and a steaming mug of hot dish to join us for an enlightening episode of "Northern Lights." This week, hosts Tanner and John welcome Jerry Collins, the visionary behind Big Dreams Organics in Albert Lea, MN. Th…

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What to Expect When You're Expecting (An Inspection) | March 21, 2023 Event Rebroadcast 1:21:28

4M ago1:21:28

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Join us for a comprehensive discussion designed to help businesses navigate the inspection process, understand compliance requirements, and streamline operations! Here’s a look back at the insights and highlights from the event! 🎤 Insightful Presentation/Panel: An engaging hour-lon…

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Episode 25 - THC-A(in't Allowed) (with Jeff Brinkman) 1:43:03

4M ago1:43:03

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! The crackdown on THC-A flower begins, and John, Marcus, and Tanner are here to break down what it means for you. They also discuss a recent letter sent to the President by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN5) and 35 other members of Congress; it demands more action on cannabis at the federal le…

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Episode 23 - Craft Cannabis Uncapped (with Bob Galligan) 1:49:48

4M ago1:49:48

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Things are growing in the right direction in the North Star State! Mille Lacs will soon be home to a 50,000-square-foot grow facility, Pope and Chisago County are considering a cannabis prohibition, and "THC-A" may soon face regulatory action. Also, while the Minnesota Legislature …

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Episode 23 - The Doctor Is In (with Dr. Clemon Dabney III) 1:58:19

4M ago1:58:19

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! It's March, and the Doctor is in! We're joined in the studio by a slew of guests, helping to update us on everything going on in the Minnesota cannabis industry. First, John, Steve, and Tanner break down the news around Minnesota's Cannabis Expungement Board and new cannabis legisl…

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Black History Month Bonus Episode #5 - Our Interview With... Steven Brown 27:14

5M ago27:14

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 🎙️ Celebrating Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on Minnesota's trailblazing Black cannabis entrepreneurs, whose vital contributions are helping to heal the scars left by the war on drugs. In this episode, we speak with Steven Brown, the owner and operator of Nothing B…

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Episode 22 - Let's Be Best Buds (with Jaime Croyle and Veronika Alfaro) 1:58:07

5M ago1:58:07

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Oh, we get by with a little help from our friends, and that includes you! This week, we're diving deep into the OCM's implementation meeting, exploring a newly updated retail training program in Minnesota, and talking about how you can become a Friend of the Minnesota Cannabis Coll…

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Black History Month Bonus Episode #4 - Our Interview With... Liza Maya and Sylvia Williams 26:58

5M ago26:58

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 🎙️ Celebrating Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on Minnesota's trailblazing Black cannabis entrepreneurs, whose vital contributions are helping to heal the scars left by the war on drugs. In this episode, we speak with Liza Maya and Sylvia Williams, the dynamic duo be…

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Episode 21 - Cool, Quirky, and Very Minnesota (with Matt Robidou and David Gonzalez) 1:42:17

5M ago1:42:17

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! If our podcast was a person, they could legally possess cannabis in Minnesota, because Northern Lights is (on Episode) 21!! We cover news out of OCM and DEED, talk about a city in Minnesota looking to become the first with a municipal dispensary, and take a look at a mayor who migh…

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Black History Month Bonus Episode #3 - Our Interview With... Natasha Givens 44:43

5M ago44:43

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 🎙️ Celebrating Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on Minnesota's trailblazing Black cannabis entrepreneurs, whose vital contributions are helping to heal the scars left by the war on drugs. In this episode, we speak with Natash Givens, the mastermind baker behind NattyK…

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Episode 20 - 2024 MN Legislative Cannabis Preview (with Rep. Jess Hanson & Kurtis Hanna) 1:23:14

5M ago1:23:14

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! In this Legislative Preview special episode of Northern Lights, we're diving deep into the start of the 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session with a focus on cannabis legislation and the political landscape surrounding it. We kick off the episode with a look at recent judicial efforts…

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Black History Month Bonus Episode #2 - Our Interview With... Calandra Revering 41:57

5M ago41:57

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 🎙️ Celebrating Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on Minnesota's trailblazing Black cannabis entrepreneurs, whose vital contributions are helping to heal the scars left by the war on drugs. In this episode, we're super excited to be speaking with Calandra Revering. As t…

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Episode 19 - Please Don't Vote for Me (with Brian Carlson & Bobby Melnick) 1:01:46

6M ago1:01:46

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! A presidential candidate for the Legal Marijuana Now Party pleads, “Please don’t vote for me,” the Office of Cannabis Management shows their work from the last few months, and Red Lake Nation’s NativeCare dispensary ownership is in question after a Tribal Council vote earlier this …

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Black History Month Bonus Episode #1 - Our Interview With... Angela Dawson 44:53

6M ago44:53

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 🎙️ Celebrating Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on Minnesota's trailblazing Black cannabis entrepreneurs, whose vital contributions are helping to heal the scars left by the war on drugs. In this episode, we're honored to feature Angela Dawson, a luminary in Minnesota…

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Minnesota OCM Implementation Meeting in (Under) 10 Minutes (January 30, 2024) 9:42

6M ago9:42

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Pressed for time but need the essentials from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management's Implementation meeting held on January 30, 2024? We've got you covered! Dive into the condensed, key takeaways from the hour-long session, ensuring you stay informed without the time commitm…

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Episode 18 - Northern Lights: The Beverage (with Andy Herzog) 1:49:19

6M ago1:49:19

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Holy hemp, it’s been a busy week, and Marcus, Steve, and Tanner are here to break it down. Hear about the re-opening of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Director position, recent action toward THC-A flower, and a pair of studies on cannabis in Minnesota. Then, listen as …

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Bonus Episode: Jan 15th Class/Let's Grow Together Preview 13:14

6M ago13:14

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! We're out of the studio this week, but we wanted to share two short segments this week, one from our January 15th class and the other from our Let's Grow Together series. Students who attended the class on January 15th with LogiBlom gained hands-on experience on how to start their …

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Episode 17 - Growing Soil (and Regulations) (with Stephen Cornell) 1:21:50

6M ago1:21:50

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! It’s not just cannabis plants that are growing in Minnesota; cannabis regulations are growing too, and Marcus, John, and Tanner are here to break down recent actions from the Office of Cannabis Management that could shake up the sale of illicit THC-A products throughout the state. …

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Episode 16 - Planting Seeds in 2024 (with Anthony Newby, Cat Franklin, & Stefan Egan) 1:30:08

7M ago1:30:08

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! A Cannabis Education/Double Feature with two amazing interviews. Listen as Marcus, Steve, and Tanner talk about the Cannabis Advisory Board, the (lack-of) an OCM Director, and try out some amazing Süga Infused Gummies! Then we hear from Anthony Newby, founder of Cultivated CBD, abo…

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Episode 15 - Legalization is So Last Year (with Rachelle Gordon and Jen Reise) 1:10:55

7M ago1:10:55

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! It’s 2024, and in Minnesota, cannabis legalization is so last year. Hear from our friends, Jen Reise of North Star Law Group and Rachelle Gordon of Greenstate, in our New Year’s special! We talk about some of the most significant events of 2023, give our predictions for 2024, and e…

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Episode 14 - 2023: Up In Smoke (with Josh Wilken-Simon) 1:43:37

7M ago1:43:37

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Breathe out 2023, and pack a bowl of 2024 to prepare for this end-of-year special! The whole crew joins to review the year, talk about everything we accomplished, and also look forward to another great year! We talk about our personal highlights and some of the most significant eve…

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Saturday Sesh LIVE with Steve & Tanner (Dec 23, 2023) | Instagram Live Recording 47:19

7M ago47:19

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! A New Northern Lights Episode Is Dropping On Monday!! A Christmas present for all of the (adult) boys and girls in Minnesota. Hear Steve and Tanner chat about the week and the new episode. Like, Comment, and Subscribe Today! Support the Show.…

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Episode 13 - Dabbing at the Dabbler Depot (with Will Johnston and Cayle Reinhart) 2:50:00

8M ago2:50:00

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! The audio edition of our first video edition of Northern Lights! While you can watch the entire video episode on our YouTube page, you can also listen to hear Marcus, Shana, Steve, and Tanner talk about changes in the Director of Medical Cannabis office, on the roads in Minnesota, …

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Saturday Sesh LIVE with Steve & Tanner (Dec 9, 2023) | Instagram Live Recording 35:47

8M ago35:47

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Relax and roll up with Steve and Tanner as they debrief the week and look forward to the next. 🌿✨Subscribe to get the first full video episode of Northern Lights on Monday! #NorthernLights #CannabisCommunity #RelaxAndLearn Link to MNCC YouTube Page Support the Show.…

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Emergency Pod - OMC Director Chris Tholkes Resigns 14:18

8M ago14:18

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! On Monday, December 4th, Chris Tholkes, the Director of the Minnesota Office of Medical Cannabis, announced her resignation to join the City of Minneapolis. Her tenure will conclude this Friday, as confirmed by the Health Department. In this episode, join John, Marcus, and Tanner a…

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Episode 12 - CannaConnections in Minnesota (with Steve Eigenmann) 1:25:54

8M ago1:25:54

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Marcus and Tanner are back covering some big news in the Minnesota Cannabis industry (and here at the Minnesota Cannabis College)! Rulemaking, county regulations, and recipes for cannabis brownies?? All that and more on this episode of Northern Lights! We try out a few Minnesota-ma…

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Bonus: How to Properly Dry Your Cannabis with Boveda (Nov 6, 2023 Event Rebroadcast) 1:12:55

9M ago1:12:55

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Taking a short break this week, we're gearing up for some exciting developments! Meanwhile, we're thrilled to revisit an outstanding class we recently hosted on the art of drying cannabis. Mastering this step is key to achieving top-notch quality and ensuring your product stands th…

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Episode 11 - The Highway to Big Business (with Jen Reise) 1:27:56

9M ago1:27:56

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! In this high-spirited episode of Northern Lights, Tanner, Marcus, and John delve into the contentious approval of a whopping $10M loan meant to sprout a new cannabis operation in Grand Rapids. Spoiler alert: It might not be the green revolution Minnesota was hoping for. Navigating …

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Bonus: Collaboratively Supporting Compliance in Minnesota (Sept 25, 2023 Event Rebroadcast) 1:00:39

9M ago1:00:39

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Minnesota Cannabis Industry: Let’s Come Together (Presented by North Star Law Group) | September 25, 2023 | Minneapolis Cider Co. On Monday, September 25th at 5:30 pm, Canna Connect MN, together with the Minnesota Cannabis College, North Star Law Group, and the Minnesota Office of …

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Episode 10 - Thoughtful CannaBusiness (with Phillip Owens) 49:51

9M ago49:51

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! It’s been a pretty boring couple of weeks in cannabis in Minnesota. Oh, except for the Legacy Cup that hosted 12,000+ attendees, the number of registered cannabis businesses has skyrocketed, Elk River is allowing cannabis medicine to be administered at school by parents, and the st…

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Episode 9 - Don't Forget to Register!! (with Matthew Overcast) 1:05:23

10M ago1:05:23

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! It's October 2nd! That means you better have registered with the State of Minnesota if you're selling cannabis products. But that's not the only thing going on, we're also talking about the OCM Director, talking about medical cannabis access, and talking about the tasty products th…

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Our Interview With... Erin DuPree 34:56

10M ago34:56

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Today we’re sharing an interview that we did with the previously named director of the Office of Cannabis Management, Erin DuPree. Erin’s been the talk of a lot of news surrounding the cannabis industry here in Minnesota, and we wanted to give her an opportunity to share her side o…

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