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Northern Lights
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
Episodes
97 episodes
S2 E22 | Cannabis Brand Development w/ Spencer Ploessl, Munchie Madness, and a Legislative Deep Dive
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Tanner's Terp Tasting - Fire Water #106 (710Labs)
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 co...
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Tanner's Terp Tasting - Tahitian Dream (The Limit)
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 lik...
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S2 E21 | LUCKY LEAF SPECIAL | Industry Pros, Strain Name Word Salad, and The Girls Scouts of America
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...
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Episode 21
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S2 | E20 - Doc Dabs Returns, Tanner Takes a Road Trip, and Steve Learns What "Hodags" Are
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...
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Episode 20
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S2 E19 | Soup Or Bowl, Porcupine Clouds, and Learning the Finer Sciences of Cannabis with Bryant Jones
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 preparin...
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Episode 19
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Tanner's Terp Tasting - Blockberry (Union Terps)
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 comme...
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S2 E18 | Into the Crystal Bong: Weeks to Applications, MOA Dab Bar(?), & Cottage Cannabis Exemptions
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 op...
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Episode 18
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Tanner's Terp Tasting - Melon Farmer (SoTokes)
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 l...
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S2 E17 | OCM Report, Decisions from the Court, and Financial Support (w/ Dave Woodbeck, Dope CFO)
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...
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Episode 17
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Tanner's Terp Tasting - Meyer Hashsky (Back Forty Farms x Circle Source)
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 c...
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S2 E16 | Toph Discusses Potency Caps, Green Machine's Memes, & Steve's Next Strain of the Year
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 ca...
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Episode 16
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Tanner's Terp Tasting - Ope! Solventless's Gaseous Mentalitiez
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. Dro...
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S2 E15 | OCM Director (Take III), Expediting (Bad) Rules, & Minny Edibles in MN (w/ Sydney Peloquin)
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 tha...
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Episode 15
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Tanner's Terp Tasting - Green Machine Farm's BOP
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 t...
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S2 E14 | Tanner Gets Sporty, John Dugas (Superior) Talks Milk & Water Soluble, and Jordan Brings Fries
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!...
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Episode 14
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S2 BONUS Holiday Episode - NLP Fam Shares 2024 "High Notes" & Tanner Does 22 Dabs (w/ Casey Hedican)
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 an...
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S2 E13 | OCM's Updated Timeline, Celebrating Super Boof, and Finishing 2024 on the Highest of Notes
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 Ligh...
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Episode 13
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Minnesota Cannabis Advisory Council Meeting (Recorded on December 12, 2024)
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, 55146Agenda:Call to OrderApprove Meeting Minutes from August 22, 20...
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Press Conference: MN Office of Cannabis Management Announces Next Steps for Cannabis Licensing Process (Dec 11, 2024)
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 fo...
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S2 E12 | A Buffet of Dabs w/ Sam Milstein, No News from OCM, and Steve REALLY wants to see Kendrick
Medical cannabis rejections, DEA drama, and clemency calls—this week on Northern Lights, Steve and Tanner break down all the key headlines.Next, it’s a terp-filled dab buffet with Sam Milstein of Milstagrams THC Distribution as we explor...
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Episode 12
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Bonus: Reactions to District Court Decision (w/ Jen Randolph Reise, Leili Fatehi, and Jeff Brinkman)
In this bonus episode of Northern Lights, we dive into the recent decision by the District Court to stay the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management’s (OCM) Social Equity Preapproval Lottery. This ruling has sent r...
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S2:E11 | The Courts Send OCM a Denial Letter (with Sean Paul Kehren)
It’s been a week in the Minnesota cannabis world, and Steve and Tanner are here to break it all down. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) scheduled the first round of its Social Equity Preapproval Lottery… and then the District Cou...
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Episode 11
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Emergency Podcast: MN OCM Rejects 2/3rds of Social Equity Applicants
What Happened: The Office of Cannabis Management sent notices to applicants Monday evening notifying them if their preapproval applications were denied. Reporting from MinnPost indicates that more than two-thirds of applicants were rejected for...
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S2:E10 | Building Businesses w/ Curtis White (MN Roots), Sour Terps, and Steve Underestimates a Dab
In this episode of Northern Lights, Steve and Tanner dive into the latest developments shaking up the cannabis world. First, they dissect the Office of Cannabis Management's recent legal action against Zaza in Minneapolis and St. Paul....
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Episode 10
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