📰 The Cannaverse

May 28, 2025 Edition Minnesota’s cannabis community keeps growing. Let’s get into it.

🎓 From License to Launch: Join the MN Microbusiness Masterclass – June 11

📅 Wednesday, June 11 at 12:00 PM CST
🎙️ Hosted by: CannDelta
🔗 Register here

You got your license. Now what?

Join CannDelta for a free online masterclass designed specifically for newly licensed cannabis microbusiness operators in Minnesota. From zoning and inspections to SOPs and vendor coordination, this session covers the full post-licensing process and gives you practical tools to move from paperwork to operational.

✅ Buildout strategies for retail, cultivation, and manufacturing
✅ Security compliance, SOP development, inspection readiness
✅ Vendor guidance—from signage to POS to consulting

Let them know Canna Connect sent you!

Minnesota Microbusiness Masterclass

🌲 Brainerd Lakes Canna Club Recap + June 26 Vendor Call

📍 Dunmire’s on the Lakes, Brainerd
🗓️ Next Event: Wednesday, June 26
🎟️ Reserve your spot

Last week’s Brainerd Lakes Canna Club brought over 30 guests to Dunmire’s for an evening of education, vendor showcases, and conscious consumption.

A standout moment came from Cornell Urban Agriculture, who shared the magic of their living soil mix and insights into cannabis as medicine. Big thanks to Stephen Cornell for driving up and sharing his experience.

Our takeaway? Brainerd is becoming a hub for thoughtful cannabis dialogue and Dunmire’s is the perfect host. We’re excited to announce that vendor spots are now open for our return on June 26.

Stephen, Luke, and Kevin from Canna Connect MN

🍸 TONIGHT: Elevate & Expand at Earl Giles – 4:30 PM

📍 Earl Giles Restaurant and Distillery
🕟 Wednesday, May 28 | 4:30–8:30 PM
🎟️ RSVP on Eventbrite

Calling all cannabis retailers and license hopefuls — join us this evening at Earl Giles for an event focused on launching and operating a compliant, successful cannabis dispensary in Minnesota.

Elevate & Expand: Insights & Connections for MN Cannabis Retailers features rapid-fire strategy sessions and expert-led insights on building your team, your store, and your customer experience.

Agenda Highlights:
🕟 4:30 PM — Legislative update from Will Blauvelt, Stinson LLP
🛠 5:00 PM — Retail strategies from Cova Cannabis Software
📹 5:20 PM — Surveillance insights from Solink
👥 5:40 PM — Hiring guidance from KayaPush
🍻 6:00–8:30 PM — Casual networking & industry mingling

Whether you're refining your plans or getting ready to open, this is a great place to learn and connect.

Elevate & Expand Tonight at Earl Giles

🎉 Roll Into Opportunity with Sota Cann – June 5

📍 Basement Bar, Minneapolis
🕠 Wednesday, June 5 | 5:30–8:30 PM

Come celebrate a huge step forward for Minnesota’s cannabis industry! Hosted by Sota Cann, the Rolling into Opportunity Mixer is your chance to mark the completion of license rulemaking and the finalization of the first round of lotteries.

Enjoy a casual night of drinks, snacks, and conversation with other industry builders. Whether you’ve won a license or are prepping for the next round — this is where momentum meets community.

📝 RSVP here

Everything’s more fun together

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📬 From the Editor

Each week, the Minnesota cannabis industry gets a little closer to launch. Whether you’re attending events, applying for licenses, or supporting from the sidelines — thank you for being part of this growing community. See you soon.

—Stephen Eigenmann
Editor, The Cannaverse
Founder, Canna Connect MN

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