Author: Minnesota Cannabis College

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 good (CannOmnibus) and bad (HF 4251). Next, we try Heti’s new Meadow Cat Nap THC beverage, inspired by Dakota roots and created by Dana Thompson, co-creator of the James Beard Award-winning Owamni Restaurant. Then, Steve and Tanner sit down with Colin Kelley to discuss the history of cannabis in Minnesota and the future of…

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🌿 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 Moroccan Beghrirs! Doctor Dabs Healthy Highs makes a wide variety of THC-infused products, including infused Maple Syrup from Taylors Falls, MN. Learn how you can use Infused Maple Syrup to make your own beghrirs at home! Get your hands on Doctor Dabs Infused Southwest Seasoning at Dabbler Depot today! 👍 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 this recipe! 📌…

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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 moratorium while exploring municipal shops, roadside testers reporting a high participation rate, and more fun at the Legislature in St. Paul as the CannOmnibus bill makes it way through the law-making meat grinder. Next, we try 4 Canna, CannaConnect’s new collab with Modist Brewing! Then, Marcus and Tanner sit down with Jeremy Sutherland to…

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🌿 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 Chip Dip! Doctor Dabs Healthy Highs makes a wide variety of THC-infused products, including infused Maple Syrup from Taylors Falls, MN. Learn how you can use Infused Maple Syrup to make your own infused ice cream at home! Get your hands on Doctor Dabs Infused Southwest Seasoning at Dabbler Depot today! 👍 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…

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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 hours outside of Minnesota is offering to pay gay money to any Minnesotans making the trip. Then we crack into legislative updates while cracking open Gus Dean’s NEW Royal Caramel Cold Brew, another home run! Next, Steve and Tanner sit down with Shawn Weber, owner/operator of Crested River and President of…

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🌿 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 from Taylors Falls, MN. Learn how you can use Infused Maple Syrup to make your own infused ice cream at home! Get your hands on Doctor Dabs Infused Maple Syrup at Dabbler Depot today! 👍 Don’t forget to hit like, share, and subscribe for more content like this. Drop a comment to let us know if…

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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 to try one of their unreleased products!! Jesse Ventura Farms by Retro Bakery’s Governor’s Select Lemon Pound Cake White Chocolate takes the competition to the mat, with taste! Then they discuss this week’s Cannabis Advisory Council meeting, exploring Angela Dawson’s election as Vice Chair, and break down the “Cannomnibus Bill” making its…

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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-long discussion featuring Margaret Wiatrowski, Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Product Unit Supervisor for the Office of Medical Cannabis, unveiled the intricacies of the inspection process and compliance strategies. The session wrapped up with an interactive Q&A, offering attendees personalized advice. 🧭 Expert Guidance: Jen Reise offered an in-depth look into the legal intricacies of the cannabis industry, focusing on the importance of compliance, successfully launching…

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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 week. John and Tanner help to break it all down in this week’s episode of Northern Lights! Then we talk to Brian and Doug (I mean, Bobby) about the treats and genetics that they bring to the Minnesota cannabis market. Hear as the duo share their introduction to cultivation through to their cultivation facility today.…

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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 events from the year. Then we hear from Josh Wilken-Simon, the man behind Legacy Glassworks, Legacy Cannabis, and the Legacy THC Cup. Hear about his background and his thoughts on the largest cannabis event of the year! Then listen as we sample two locally made products from our friends Legacy Cannabis and…

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