How we Spent our Winter Break

We launched the pod, grew the show, and kept Minnesota connected.

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METRC Recap + Podcast Launch

We hope you had a restful holiday season. We wrapped the year with Canna Connect w/ Metrc. The full conversation is now live as a podcast and video. Weekly episodes drop on Sundays. Up next is Andrew Johnmeyer of Green Machine Farm.

Looking for a recording from our panel recording with METRC? We’ve got you covered, just hit subscribe and tune in to the panel recording available via Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

Andrew Johnmeyer joins The Canna Connect Show

Up Next on The Canna Connect Show

Up next on The Canna Connect Show: Andrew Johnmeyer of Green Machine Farm. We cover his activist roots, lessons from home grow and phenohunting, the jump from a 10% to 15% tax, microbusiness limits, and how local policy shapes access in rural Minnesota. If you care about building a fair and sustainable market, this one is for you.

Want more like this? New interviews every Tuesday and Thursday, full podcast episodes every Sunday.

Interview Slate — January Releases

We recorded new episodes with leaders who are shaping Minnesota cannabis:

  • David Loos

  • Luis Vallestros

  • Gus Sevastos

  • Cat Franklin

Frostbite Dispensary ribbon cutting with team and community partners

Photo by Natalie Campion 1/5/26

Community Spotlight — Frostbite Dispensary Grand Opening

Right after Metrc, we jumped in to support Frostbite Dispensary ahead of their grand opening. Through a rapid audit and execution sprint, our team launched a cross-channel campaign covering social and email. Shoutout to Natalie and Spencer for leading the charge and helping Frostbite open strong.

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Tickets are on sale now!

Save The Date — Lucky Leaf After Party at Earl Giles

We have partnered with Earl Giles to host the official after party during Lucky Leaf. Expect a chef-driven menu featuring local Wagyu and local cannabis beverages. Space is limited. Early bird tickets are live.

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