Northern Lights

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 Cannabis Management will hold the inaugural m...

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. The conversation lights up with insights a...

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-long discussion featuring Margaret Wiatrowski, Hemp-...

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 level. Finally, despite the lack of hearings, the ho...

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 hasn't advanced any bills, we dig d...

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 legislation introduced in Minnesota. Then...

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 But Hemp, one of the largest hemp operato...

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 College! Then, we hear from business owner a...

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 behind Soul Grain, a small-batch granola (...

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 might have grown a bit more than eight plants (and not...

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 NattyKakes, an Artisan Edible company in Minne...

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 aimed at revoking the major party status of...

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 the founder of The Good Zen and the...

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 week. John and Tanner help to break it all down in...

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's cannabis landscape. As the...

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 commitment. Featured Speakers: - Charlene Brine...

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 Andy Herzog of Modist Brewing Co. talks about the...

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 own cannabis plants from seeds. While th...

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. We dig deep into some recent action on expungement...

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, about what it's been like to watch Minnesota slo...

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 even try some fantastic local products, including:...

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 events from the year. Then we hear from Josh Wilken-S...

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

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, and throughout all of Wright Country.  Then we int...

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