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Northern Lights
Author: Minnesota Cannabis College
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© 2025 Minnesota Cannabis College
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Welcome to "Northern Lights," a captivating podcast that illuminates the vibrant world of Minnesota's cannabis industry. Join us as we uncover the latest updates, share intriguing perspectives, and dive into the stories that shape this thriving community. From engaging conversations with industry trailblazers to spotlighting local businesses and groundbreaking initiatives, "Northern Lights " is your guide to the remarkable journey of cannabis in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Stay informed, inspired, and connected as we explore the potential and progress within Minnesota's cannabis landscape.
Learn more about the Minnesota Cannabis College at mncannabiscollege.org
Learn more about the Minnesota Cannabis College at mncannabiscollege.org
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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Join us for Tanner’s Terp Tasting (with Steve!) as we sample Fire Water #106 Tier 1 Persy Rosin from 710 Labs (MI). Total Score: 9.5/10 Toke'ns 👍 Don't forget to hit like, share, and subscribe for more content like this. Drop a comment to let us know if you've tried these terps! 📌 Disclaimer: Please remember that cannabis products are for adults 21 and over. Always consume responsibly. #NorthernLightsPodcast #CannabisInf...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Join us for Tanner’s Terp Tasting (with our good friend Will of Uniflora Holistics) as we sample Tahitian Dream from The Limit (MI). Total Score: 7.5/10 Toke'ns 👍 Don't forget to hit like, share, and subscribe for more content like this. Drop a comment to let us know if you've tried these terps! 📌 Disclaimer: Please remember that cannabis products are for adults 21 and over. Always consume responsibly. #NorthernLightsPod...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Catch the team LIVE at the Lucky Leaf Expo on Friday, February 28th. Listen as we chat with industry pros, play Strain Name Word Salad, and give our praised to The Girl Scouts of America. Get your Limited Edition MNCC x Grove Bag Today! For Yourself - https://mncannabiscollege.org/product/grovebag/For Your Shop - https://mncannabiscollege.org/product/grovebagwholesale/Drop your HOT TAKE for the Crew Here: https://forms.gle/5...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Applications open, OCM grant money becomes available, and rule making moves to the next step! Then, listen as Marcus sits down with Dr. Clemon Dabney to discuss his background and future in the cannabis industry. Finally, it’s time for another high note! Get your Limited Edition MNCC x Grove Bag Today! For Yourself - https://mncannabiscollege.org/product/grovebag/For Your Shop - https://mncannabiscollege.org/prod...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! With the state’s Office of Cannabis Management set to launch its licensing process, Steve and Tanner break down key dates, what businesses need to know, and when we might see the first licensed dispensaries open. Meanwhile, Moorhead is preparing to open Minnesota’s first off-reservation cannabis shop, and NPR takes a deep dive into the challenges facing the U.S. regulated market, from competition with the legacy industry to ...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Join us for Tanner’s Terp Tasting (with Cayle of the Dabbler Depot) as we sample Blockberry from Union Terps. Total Score: 6.5/10 Toke'ns 👍 Don't forget to hit like, share, and subscribe for more content like this. Drop a comment to let us know if you've tried these terps! 📌 Disclaimer: Please remember that cannabis products are for adults 21 and over. Always consume responsibly. #NorthernLightsPodcast #CannabisInfused #...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Tanner, John, and Jordan return to the Dabbler Depot Studio for Episode 18 of Northern Lights, diving headfirst into Minnesota’s cannabis landscape as the industry edges closer to the long-awaited licensing window. With applications opening in less than two weeks, we break down what prospective business owners need to know, including key deadlines, potential pitfalls, and why there’s still no application available. Then, we ...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Join us for Tanner’s Terp Tasting (with Cayle of the Dabbler Depot) as we sample Melon Farmer from SoTokes. Total Score: 7/10 Toke'ns 👍 Don't forget to hit like, share, and subscribe for more content like this. Drop a comment to let us know if you've tried these terps! 📌 Disclaimer: Please remember that cannabis products are for adults 21 and over. Always consume responsibly. #NorthernLightsPodcast #CannabisInfused #MNCa...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! It's the final episode of the first month of 2025, and what a year it's been! Jordan, Steve, and Tanner kick things off with the latest news, diving into highlights from the 2025 OCM Annual Report, the public's reactions to proposed rule changes, and the ongoing legal battles over the state’s canceled preapproval lottery. Plus, we play a round of Blazed and Confused, our stoner-themed “Would You Rather” game. In our feature...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Join us for Tanner’s Terp Tasting (with Cayle of the Dabbler Depot and Kelly!) as we sample Meyer Hashsky from Back Forty Farms x Circle Source. Total Score: 9/10 Toke'ns 👍 Don't forget to hit like, share, and subscribe for more content like this. Drop a comment to let us know if you've tried these terps! 📌 Disclaimer: Please remember that cannabis products are for adults 21 and over. Always consume responsibly. #Norther...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! It's cold outside, but Tanner, Steve, and Jordan are fired up in the Dabbler Depot studio for another episode of Northern Lights! First, join us for a game we're calling Word Salad Strain Name! With a mix of random words, we craft outrageous cannabis strain names like “Caribou Cookies” and imagine their flavor, aroma, and effects. Which will reign supreme? Then the crew then tackles the newly proposed expedited OCM rules, i...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Join us for Tanner’s Terp Tasting (with Cayle of the Dabbler Depot) as we sample Gaseous Mentalitiez from Ope! Solventless. Total Score: 8/10 Toke'ns 👍 Don't forget to hit like, share, and subscribe for more content like this. Drop a comment to let us know if you've tried these terps! 📌 Disclaimer: Please remember that cannabis products are for adults 21 and over. Always consume responsibly. #NorthernLightsPodcast #Canna...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! When it rains cannabis news in Minnesota, it’s a freaking snowstorm! Tanner and Marcus dive headfirst into a whirlwind of updates shaping the state’s cannabis landscape. With leadership shake-ups at OCM and a fast-tracked rulemaking process that has disappointed many in the community, the year is already off to a wild start. But it's not all news on Northern Lights! Join us for game time with Who’s In the Circle? This week, ...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Join us for Tanner’s Terp Tasting (with Cayle of the Dabbler Depot) as we sample Green Machine Farm's BOP from Farmhouse Studios. Total Score: 6.5/10 Toke'ns 👍 Don't forget to hit like, share, and subscribe for more content like this. Drop a comment to let us know if you've tried these terps! 📌 Disclaimer: Please remember that cannabis products are for adults 21 and over. Always consume responsibly. #NorthernLightsPodcas...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Please Note: This episode was recorded before news broke that Charlene Briner will step down as interim director of OCM on Jan 17th to be replaced by OCM's General Counsel Eric Taubel. Check back next week for our full take! Tanner and John kick off 2025 with an in-depth look at Minnesota’s cannabis landscape. As the legislative session looms, the state faces uncertainty, with legal disputes and special elections shaping th...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! In this special holiday bonus episode, the Northern Lights Podcast team wraps up 2024 by reflecting on the year’s biggest "High Notes." Join Tanner, Stephen, Jordan, and listeners from the Northern Lights Holiday Party as they share personal and cannabis-related highlights from the past year, explore trends to watch in 2025, and recount some hilarious and heartfelt moments. Then, hear from Casey Hedican (Trichrome Collector...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! The OCM sidesteps the District Court and moves forward with licensing, Vireo and UFCW 1189 strike a deal to prevent a strike, and Detroit Lakes and Ely weigh their approach to cannabis regulation — all this and more on this week's Northern Lights. Then, Steve, Tanner, and Jordan celebrate Super Boof, Leafly's 2024 Strain of the Year. We sample Super Boof from a few different makers and share our hopes for cannabis strains in...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Recorded on Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Meeting Held at Stassen Building; Room 2000 (Skjegstad Conference Room); 600 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN, 55146 Agenda: Call to Order Approve Meeting Minutes from August 22, 2024 General Counsel Update: Eric Taubel Approve Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Resolution Chair Remarks: Charlene Briner Lab Standards Update: Hannah Tims Social Equity Update: Jessica Jackson Di...
Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Today, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced its next actions to launch Minnesota’s cannabis industry following a Ramsey County District Court judge’s decision to stay the cannabis license preapproval lottery originally scheduled for Nov. 26. To avoid further delay and risks to social equity, OCM is ending the license preapproval process and moving forward with opening a standard licensing cycle for both s...
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