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Lucky Leaf Expo Recap
The people showed up for Lucky Leaf After Party and we are eternally grateful for your support. Thank you to our venue partner, Earl Giles, and our sponsors from Island Pezi to Frostbite Dispensary. Companies, large and small, attended Canna Connect's Official Lucky Leaf After Party at Earl Giles. Thank you!

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Lucky Leaf Expo 2026 Recap
Sharing and collaborating with Earl Giles proved to be the most rewarding aspect of the weekend in Minneapolis. Months of planning the expo activation and after party allowed us to successfully pull off a fully integrated weed & wagyu experience courtesy of Island Pezi, Earl Giles, and Canna Connect.
Jason Tarasek on Minnesota’s Cannabis Future and What Comes Next
In the latest episode of The Canna Connect Show, Stephen Eigenmann sits down with Jason Tarasek, cannabis partner at Vicente LLP, to unpack the real story behind Minnesota’s rapidly evolving cannabis market.
From his time as Political Director at Marijuana Policy Project to years spent advocating at the Minnesota State Capitol, Jason shares how Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC beverage boom began, why supply and demand could finally reach balance in 2026, and what entrepreneurs, homegrowers, and tribal businesses should be watching next.
We also address the social equity lottery delay, market saturation concerns in the Twin Cities, and why Minnesota’s model is drawing attention across the Midwest.

Frostbite Dispensary Debuts Live Resin Carts at Their Roseville Dispensary
On Tuesday, Loon Labs delivered their first batch of D’ope Cannabis live resin disposables to Frostbite Dispensary. The Royal Butter x High Noon hybrid is a notable new live resin option now available for local shoppers.

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The Green Standard is at Earl Giles!
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