Northern Lights

Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! As election day wraps up, all ballots for 2024 are officially in. Join hosts Tanner and John as they dive into Minnesota’s cannabis landscape and discuss the potential impact of recent election results on cannabis legalization locally and beyond. They cover highlights from the Minneapolis City Council’s new zoning ordinance for ca...

Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Join Tanner and Steve for Episode 7 of Northern Lights, where they tackle the latest in cannabis news, culture, and industry developments. Recorded at the Dabbler Depot Studio, this episode highlights the evolving landscape of legal cannabis in Minnesota, including a deep dive into pricing across various dispensaries and new legis...

Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Join Marcus and Tanner as they dive into the latest cannabis news in Minnesota. From the OCM’s internal turmoil to deficiency notices and the rise of microbusinesses, there’s a lot unfolding in the North Star State. Beyond cannabis, the Psychedelic Medicine Taskforce has recommended that Minnesota decriminalize psilocybin mushroom...

Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! It’s a news-packed episode as Steve and Tanner break down everything happening in cannabis. First, they turn to Minnesota for an update on illegal products seized by OCM, an update on the timeline of licensure by OCM, and a few petitions for medical cannabis in Minnesota being reviewed by… the OCM. Then, we turn national as the ho...

Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Northern Lights ! This week, Marcus, John, and Tanner dive deep into the latest developments in Minnesota’s cannabis scene. Will Osseo partner with private businesses to launch a new dispensary? Could Minneapolis be on the verge of passing regulations that might stifle commercial growers...

Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! What percentage of Minnesotans consume cannabis? Dive into this week's episode of Northern Lights to find out with Tanner, alongside Cayle and Sam from the Dabbler Depot! Hear about the behind-the-scenes of the Doobie Dabbler, what goes into planning a large-scale cannabis event in Minnesota, and what Minnesotans might expect...

Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Drumroll, please... The winners of the 2024 Legacy Cup are in! Join Tanner and Steve as they break down this year’s champions and dive into the latest happenings in Minnesota's cannabis industry. In our feature segment, Steve sits down with Kasey and Leah Kollross of Sprout Cannabis to discuss their journey toward opening a m...

Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! And we're back for Season Two! Join John, Steve, and Tanner as they break down the festival season, explore how a mayor got off the hook for growing cannabis, and sample a newly discovered berry variety in the studio, compliments of Skal and the Doobie Dabbler. Filmed and Recorded at the Dabbler Depot Studio in St. Paul Links...

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 Maturo-Hilt, Information Technology Max Zappia, Chief R...

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 near the Twin Cities, receiving mixed responses from...

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, launching this summer. This training was held fr...

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 June 21st. Plus, don't miss the bonus s...

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, some local updates from St. Louis County,...

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 North Star State. Join a distinguished group...

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 pounds of illegal THC gummies, a House Committee...

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 57,780 records almost three months ahead of schedu...

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 faces jail time for selling cannabis on August 1, 202...

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 regulate and deschedule cannabis federally,...

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 good (CannOmnibus) and bad (HF...

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 accessories. The space also includes the stud...

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 heights, experimenting with epic da...

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 moratorium while exploring municipal shops, roadside test...

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 hours outside of Minnesota is o...

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 from Taylors Falls, MN. Learn how you c...

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 to try one of their unreleased products!! Jess...