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
Tanner's Terp Tasting | SEASON FINALE | Tanner Brings in some MYSTERY Super Boof
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S2 E33 | SEASON FINALE | Looking Back (and Ahead) with Matt Delong (Star Tribune)
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Tanner's Terp Tasting | Ice Kream Hash Co. | Truffleupagas
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S2 E32 | Steve Connects with Terpenes with Ganjier Ghislaine Ball, and Tanner Does Show and Tell with Government Meetings
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Tanner's Terp Tasting | Olio Solventless - "Mac Mintz"
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S2 E31 | Making Cannabis Dollars Make Sense with Colin Kelly
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Tanner's Terp Tasting | Ope! Solventless - "Bananaconda"
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S2 E30 | Meme Czar Green Machine (Green Machine Farms) Pays a Visit & Jordan Rants About Traffic
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Tanner's Terp Tasting | "Sour Candy" | Helios
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S2 E29 | Sailing the Waters of Cannabis Insurance with Cory Lake (Lake Group Insurance), and Tanner Shares a Bold Sports Take
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Tanner's Terp Tasting - Ocean Zpray (Zen Extracts)
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S2 E28 | SPECIAL 420 EPISODE | He Is Rosin, Indeed!
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S2 E27 | Doc Dabs & Steve Speed Run the News and Stefanie Mulrooney (BLNCD, Foundry) Brings Gifts
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Tanner's Terp Tasting - Blueberry Muffin (Rosin Foos)
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Cayle and Opie join Tanner this week to try this tasty treat from Rosin Foos.Â
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S2 E26 | Fun-ctional Mushrooms with Opie Won, OCM Steps Forward, and a Round of "Pot"-Culture
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The Cannomnibus returns, tariffs increase cannabis prices while dropping “weed stocks”, and we talk with Opie Wan about the intersection of functional mushrooms and cannabis. Join us for another episode of Northern Lights!Â
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Tanner's Terp Tasting - Blue Cheese Papaya (McLovin Melts)
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Join us for Tanner’s Terp Tasting (with Cayle!) as we sample Blue Cheese Papaya by McLovin Melts.
Total Score: 8/10 Toke'ns
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S2E25 | Building Markets with Lauren Bertrand (WYNK), Jordan Finally Asks a Good Question, and Steve "Herbalizes" the Studio
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In This Episode of Northern Lights:
Big news is brewing in Minnesota’s cannabis (and psychedelics) scene, and we’ve got the full scoop. From major regulatory updates to historic new bills, we’re breaking it all down—plus, we sit down with a special guest from one of the most exciting THC beverage brands in the game.
Here’s what we cover:
Cannabis Updates:
The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) submitted final cannabis r...Tanner's Terp Tasting - Funk from Mars + Tropicana Cookies Fresh Press (Happy's Headstash)
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Join us for Tanner’s Terp Tasting (with Cayle!) as we sample Funk from Mars + Tropicana Cookies Fresh Press from Happy's Headstash.
Total Score: 9/10 Toke'ns
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S2 E24 | Big Week for Cannabis News, Marcus Talks Shop with His Partners, and We Celebrate "Lit Lent"
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Welcome to the Kobe episode of Season 2!
This week, the gang updates us on some recent House Bill introductions while also (obviously) empathizing with the OCM and all of their IT issues in the final hours before the application deadline. Happens to the best of us! You'll get 'em next time, OCM!
Plus, later in the episode, Marcus introduces us to the other 2/3 of his business venture, Jamil Jackson and Justin Carter. Between these three dudes lies an endless stream of...
Our Interview With... Jess Human About Life, Cannabis, and TED Talks (Bonus Episode)
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Jess Jackson, also known as Jess Human, is a dynamic speaker, policy innovator, and self-help author who thrives at the intersection of systemic change, personal transformation, and entrepreneurship.
As the Director of Social Equity in Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management, she directs a $17 million reinvestment portfolio, shaping policies that advance economic justice, community development, and social equity in cannabis.
Listen as Marcus and Doc Dabs chat with Jess to learn more about her views on cannabis and life.
Su...
S2 E23 | The Love of Growing with Zowie (EcoGarden Supply) and Application Deadlines with Doc Dabs
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Application Deadlines, Municipal Dispensaries, and Tribal Compacts - another week of Northern Lights, this week with Steve, Jordan, and Guest Host Doc Dabs!
Then, Tanner sits down with Zowie of EcoGarden Supply to answer your home grown questions.Â
Finally, it’s another high note! Join us for it all today!
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North Star Cannabis Con...Tanner's Terp Tasting - Chocolate Dipped Bananas (Light Sky Farms)
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Join us for Tanner’s Terp Tasting (with Cayle!) as we sample Chocolate Dipped Banana from Light Sky Farms.
Total Score: 5.5/10 Toke'ns
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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)
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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
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Tanner's Terp Tasting - Tahitian Dream (The Limit)
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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
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S2 E21 | LUCKY LEAF SPECIAL | Industry Pros, Strain Name Word Salad, and The Girls Scouts of America
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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.
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S2 | E20 - Doc Dabs Returns, Tanner Takes a Road Trip, and Steve Learns What "Hodags" Are
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Applications open, OCM grant money becomes available, and rule making moves to the next step!Â
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!Â
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S2 E19 | Soup Or Bowl, Porcupine Clouds, and Learning the Finer Sciences of Cannabis with Bryant Jones
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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 overly restrictive regulations.
Plus, we bring some fun into the mix with our Supe...
Tanner's Terp Tasting - Blockberry (Union Terps)
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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
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S2 E18 | Into the Crystal Bong: Weeks to Applications, MOA Dab Bar(?), & Cottage Cannabis Exemptions
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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 explore an alternative approach to cannabis in Minnesota—the Cottage Cannabis Exemption. Could a model similar to the state’...
Tanner's Terp Tasting - Melon Farmer (SoTokes)
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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
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S2 E17 | OCM Report, Decisions from the Court, and Financial Support (w/ Dave Woodbeck, Dope CFO)
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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 featured interview, Tanner is joined by Dave Woodbeck of Dope CFO to dis...
Tanner's Terp Tasting - Meyer Hashsky (Back Forty Farms x Circle Source)
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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
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S2 E16 | Toph Discusses Potency Caps, Green Machine's Memes, & Steve's Next Strain of the Year
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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, including the controversial 70% THC cap, medical vs. adult-use tracking systems, and more. What...
Tanner's Terp Tasting - Ope! Solventless's Gaseous Mentalitiez
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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
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S2 E15 | OCM Director (Take III), Expediting (Bad) Rules, & Minny Edibles in MN (w/ Sydney Peloquin)
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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, we debate who earns the final spot in the sm...
Tanner's Terp Tasting - Green Machine Farm's BOP
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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
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S2 E14 | Tanner Gets Sporty, John Dugas (Superior) Talks Milk & Water Soluble, and Jordan Brings Fries
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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 the balance of power. We explore what’s ahead for lawmakers and...
S2 BONUS Holiday Episode - NLP Fam Shares 2024 "High Notes" & Tanner Does 22 Dabs (w/ Casey Hedican)
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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) as he shares his insights on growing cannabis outdoors in Minnesota. Discover what it takes to produce high-quality solventless co...
S2 E13 | OCM's Updated Timeline, Celebrating Super Boof, and Finishing 2024 on the Highest of Notes
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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 2025.
We also try out True Bloom's Edible Strips, a fresh ta...
