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What does it actually take to build a cannabis dispensary and cultivation facility in Minnesota?

Our newest episode of The Canna Connect Show, recorded live at CannaCon 2026, brings together Jonathan Hunt of Leech Lake Cannabis Company, Jacob Affeldt of Frostbite Dispensary, Brytany Melville of Forte Operations, and Munir Haque of Cure8 for a practical conversation about the realities of operating in Minnesota’s emerging market.

From vetting vendors and controlling buildout costs to training employees, technology, compliance, and preparing for increased competition, they share lessons learned from doing the work.

Watch the episode for the do’s and don’ts of starting a cannabis business in Minnesota.

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What does architecture have to do with building Minnesota’s cannabis industry? A lot.

Meet Tyler Moench, Principal Architect and Founder of Boreal Modern Architecture & Development. After helping roll out over 100 cannabis stores across 15 states and several brands, Tyler is bringing his experience back home to Minnesota.

Read the full spotlight as Tyler shares his perspective on the future of cannabis retail, the opportunities he sees in Minnesota, and why businesses willing to defy expectations can create experiences customers remember.

Missed Canna Connect Brainerd, or just want to relive it? We captured the conversations, connections, and community that made the day special.

Take a look through our Facebook album and see the Minnesota cannabis community in action.

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Building Minnesota’s cannabis industry together.

Hosted by the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), this three-day experience brings together entrepreneurs, operators, regulators, investors, ecosystem partners, and community leaders for practical conversations about policy, business, capital, and long-term growth.

Each day features a different focus:

If you’re serious about building your place in Minnesota’s cannabis ecosystem, Green Equity is one of the most valuable events of the year.

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