Canna Connect Blog

Explore interview recaps, cannabis industry insights, event coverage, and community conversations shaping Minnesota’s evolving cannabis market. The Canna Connect Blog extends the conversations happening through our events and The Canna Connect Show.

Where to Find The Green Standard (And Where It’s Headed Next)

The Green Standard is now available at Earl Giles in cases, 4-packs, and singles. Stop in to Earl Giles today!

The THC Beverage Boom Is Real, But So Is the Sameness

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Unwind MN: How Teresa Sorensen Turned a Pivot into a Purpose

Theresa Sorenson sits down on The Canna Connect Show live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Getting Back to the Land with Bridgette Pinder of Grounded Gardens

Bridgette Pinder sits down with Stephen Eigenmann on The Canna Connect Show live from Lucky Leaf

Building Smarter Cannabis Businesses with SAX

Stephen Eigenmann, Betsy Morem, and Mark Waller pose for a selfie following their interview on The Canna Connect Show live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Payroll Might Be the Most Overlooked Risk in Cannabis

Stephen Eigenmann shaking hands with Shawn Worth on The Canna Connect Show live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Cannabis Insurance Is Not What You Think

Stephen Eigenmann, host of The Canna Connect Show, live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026 with Cory Lake and Jim McErlean

Rank Really High: Making Cannabis Search Work

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Surfside: Why Data Driven Marketing Wins

Surfside's MacKenzie Ziegler on The Canna Connect Show live from Lucky Leaf 2026

Range Marketing: Turning Websites into Revenue

Nate Geary on The Canna Connect Show, Live from Lucky Leaf 2026 Minneapolis

Paragon Payroll: Why People and Systems Matter

Union Bank & Trust: Doing Cannabis Banking the Right Way

Union Bank & Trust on The Canna Connect Show live from Lucky Leaf Expo

United Prairie Bank: Building Cannabis Banking from the Ground Up

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

SAX LLP: Scaling Cannabis Accounting in Minnesota

SAX LLP's Betsy Morem and Mark Waller join The Canna Connect Show live from Lucky Leaf

Cannasure: Understanding Risk in a Growing Industry

Stephen Eigenmann, Cory Lake, and Jim McErlean sitting down on The Canna Connect Show

Building the Industry While Flying the Plane: A Conversation with Carol Moss

Stephen Eigenmann sits down with Carol Moss on The Canna Connect Show live from Lucky Leaf

The Part of the Industry That Gets Overlooked

Tony Beman and Brad Obermueller on The Canna Connect Show live from Lucky Leaf Expo

The Conversation That Shifted Our Perspective on Post-Harvest

Ed Wells, Cannatrol

Local 49 Steps Into Cannabis with a 100-Year Foundation

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

NativeCare’s Next Chapter in Minnesota’s New Market

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Shawn Worth: Calm, Clear Support for Cannabis Operators

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Culture is the Strategy: Gus Sevastos on Minnesota’s 2026 Cannabis Reality

The Canna Connect Show with Gus Sevastos, Dutchie

The Lawsuit Chain: Why Cashless ATMs Put Cannabis Operators On The Hook

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

The Cannaverse: Tara Falk Episode Live + Dec 17 METRC Panel in Minneapolis

Canna Connect with METRC promo graphic listing date, time, and Minneapolis address

From Hobby to Northern Frost: How Coda Chastain Is Growing Minnesota Cannabis

Coda Chastain, Northern Frost

How to Budget & Launch Your Dispensary in MN: Canna Connect Recap

Learn the non-negotiable costs and budget hacks for opening a cannabis dispensary in Minnesota. Experts from Dutchie, Solink, and Cure8 share practical advice.

Legacy Cannabis Duluth: My Visit to Minnesota’s First Recreational Shop

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Community, Connection & Cannabis on the North Shore

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Canna Connect Spotlight: Meet the Raleigh Family and Evolve Payments

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Community Spotlight: Marci Knight & Park State Bank

Marci Knight, Business Development at Park State Bank

Community Spotlight: Niki Mohrlant & PAI Powered by Brink’s

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

2 Years of NativeCare: Red Lake Nation's Celebration of Culture and Cannabis

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Unlocking Success: Canna Connect Presents "How to Open A Dispensary on a Budget"

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

CannaCon Update from Cat Franklin & EST Tech

Yes, There Are Dispensaries Open in Minnesota, Here’s Where to Find Them

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Where to Find Coco Flow THC Coconut Water by Canna Connect

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

🥥 From Backpack to Beverage: Meet Coco Flow

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Canna Connect Nominated for Three National GreenState Consumers' Choice Awards

Green State Consumers' Choice

Canna Connect Attends “Minnesota Matters” at Madden’s Resort

Minnesota Matters event, hosted by the Minnesota Star Tribune at Madden's Resort near Brainerd, MN

Gratitude for Our Sponsors: Building Community Together

Canna Connect Sauna Sesh 4/20 at Embrace North

Brainerd Lakes Canna Club – A Summer Cannabis Experience Like No Other

Canna Connect is heading north—and we’re bringing the vibes with us.

The Official Lucky Leaf After Party: A Grasslandz Takeover You Can’t Miss!

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Minnesota’s Microbusiness & Mezzobusiness Masterclass by CannDelta

Join CannDelta’s expert licensing team for the next session in our FREE online masterclass series on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, where we’ll dive into Minnesota’s Microbusiness and Mezzobusiness licenses.

Join Us for the Official Lucky Leaf After Party at The Teal Room!

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

High Pines Canna Club February Meetup: Spotlight on PLN TRK & More!

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Elevating Advocacy: A Successful Evening of Professional Connection and Purpose

Cannabis Nurses Lynn Wachtler, Molly Taylor, and Alicia Schaal

Sneak Peek: Curtis White on the Northern Lights Podcast

Northern Lights Podcast Interview with Curtis White, MN Roots | S2:E10 | Produced by Clean Green Media

Blog Post Feature for Canna Connect MN: Overtsloth’s Home Grow Journey

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Cannabis IS Medicine: Event Recap | Brought to you by The Weedery | Aitkin, MN

The Weedery in Aitkin, MN offers low-dose hemp-derived products and expertise.

Navigating Justice: A Q&A with Sean Paul Kehren of North Star Law Group

Northern Lights Season 2 Episode 11 featuring Sean Paul Kehren from North Star Law Group - interview produced by Clean Green Media

Canna Connect: Minnesota Cannabis College and CEE Partner for Green Growth

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

November Events Spotlight: Get Connected with Minnesota’s Cannabis Community!

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Canna Connect Announces Cannatrol Product Raffle Benefiting MN Vets for Cannabis

Minnesota Veterans for Cannabis Foundation provides education about cannabis

Navigating the Compliance Maze: The Challenges of Organizing Garrison Hemp Fest

A blog post highlighting the regulatory hurdles of hosting Garrison Hemp Fest 2024

Garrison Hemp Fest Event Agenda

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Building Garrison Hemp Fest

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Welcome to the Garrison Hemp Fest

Garrison Hemp Fest August 10th 2024 in Garrison, MN

Give and Take in Business Insurance Policies - Guest Post by Jesse Olson

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

MN Cannabis Growers! Unleash Your Inner Rosin Master at the Bubble Hash Bonanza!

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Let's Blaze a Trail for a Cleaner Uptown! CannaConnect Cleanup Event

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

From College Intern to Craft Cannabis Seltzer: The Birth of 4Canna

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Canna Connect Announces Strategic Partnership with Boveda

Thank you to Boveda for being an event and panel sponsor at Canna Connect 04

CannaConnect Rocks Brainerd,MN!

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Canna Connect 04 Weekend Announcement

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

How to Grow Like a Pro: Masterclass with Minnesota Cannabis Leaders

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Brainerd's First Legal Green Gathering March 23rd Canna Connect

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Cannabis Compliance in the Spotlight: Inspections, Retail, and Livestream Q&A!

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Level Up Your Harvest: Drying & Curing Masterclass with Boveda & Raiden Labs!

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Learn to Make Bubble Hash with Canna Connect and the Minnesota Cannabis College!

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

From Sports Fan to Cannapreneur: My Unexpected Journey & The Power of Support

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Rejoice! Northern Lights Release Party is Back & All Are Welcome!

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

February 2024 Minnesota Cannabis Industry Events Preview | Canna Connect MN

Minnesotans are connecting over cannabis at Modist Brewing throughout February 2024

From Legalization to Community: Canna Connect Reflects on Six Months of Impact

Event attendees and vendors mingle at Canna Connect 02, hosted by Canna Connect on July 29th at The Wilderness

From Liquor Sales to Cannabliss: A Winding Road Leads to Green Pastures

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Legacy Cannabis to Sponsor March 18th Canna Connect Grow Class

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Get Ready to Ignite Your Passion for Cannabis at Canna Connect MN 2024! ✨

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Canna Connect January 15th Starting From Seed - Video Event Recap

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Cannabis Event Review - Starting From Seed - 1/15/2024

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Cannabis Event Preview- Starting From Seed on Jan 15th, 2024

Blue Flower

What is the Northern Lights Podcast? Minnesota Cannabis Industry Podcast

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Concentrating on Concentrates with the Minnesota Cannabis College

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Canna Connect x MN Cannabis College 2023 Event Recap

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

Experience the Cannabis Industry in Minnesota like Never Before

Pink Flower

10 Reasons Why You Should Come To Our January 15th Class

Yellow Flower

Canna Connect Home Grow Class with Canna Joy, Crooked Beverage, Storz & Bickel

NativeCare sits down with Canna Connect live from Lucky Leaf Expo 2026

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