📰 The Cannaverse | September 10, 2025

Events, awards, and stories shaping cannabis in Minnesota this week. Don’t miss what’s happening around you in this week's edition of The Cannaverse by Canna Connect.

Join us in Two Harbors for Networking on the North Shore, September 17th!

📍 Castle Danger Brewery | 🗓 September 17 | ⏰ 5–8 PM

We’re just one week away from the networking event of the summer! Join us for a night of Cannabis & Community at Castle Danger brewery for a night of networking on the north shore. Whether you’re in the game, or looking to figure out how to break in, this Canna Connect event is your chance to expand your network in the Duluth area.

📍 Castle Danger Brewery
🎟 Space is limited, register today to secure your spot!

For Your Legacy Cup Consideration: Coco Flow THC Coconut Water

For Your Legacy Cup Consideration - THC Beverage: Most Innovative Coco Flow

We’re happy to share that Coco Flow has been submitted in the upcoming Legacy Cup for THC Beverage: Most Innovative award by our friends at Back Channel Brewing. This beverage collab has received national and local recognition and with the combination of coconut water, lemongrass and sea salt, we can see why. Along with the island-inspired flavor, this infused coconut seltzer stands out with 5 different cannabinoids working together to form a chill and balanced experience. Have you tried it yet?

Experience Coco Flow and find it at a store near you

Community Spotlight: Josh Wilken-Simon & Legacy

Josh Wilken-Simon outside of Legacy Glassworks in Uptown MPLS

Founder of Legacy Cup, Legacy Glassworks, and Legacy Cannabis, Josh has spent over a decade helping to shape Minnesota’s cannabis culture. See how his passion for music, art, and cannabis comes to life at this month’s Legacy Cup.

How to Open Your Dispensary on a Budget Part II

How to Open a Dispensary on a Budget returns to The Wilderness!

Opening a dispensary? Don’t miss this expert-packed session covering financial efficiency and strategic resource allocation. After the session, stick around for our speakeasy-style networking event complete with THC beverages and edibles from leading brands. 

Reserve your spot today and take the next step toward making your dispensary dream a reality.

Save Big on Grow Lights with CEE + Xcel Energy

Attention Minnesota microbusiness cultivators! You could save up to 60% on LED grow lights through rebates from Xcel Energy, sponsored by the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE).

💡 Book a free consultation and start saving today.

📬 From the Editor

We’re thrilled to be heading up past Duluth next week to take part in Cannabis & Community on the North Shore. While this event is not expressly “ours”, the opportunity to get involved has allowed Canna Connect to do what it does best— which is connect other humans inside the Minnesota cannabis industry in hopes of creating something greater!

That’s always been what has gotten me out of bed in the morning. And as I type this note early on Wednesday morning, I can’t help but think of the founder spotlighted in this week’s edition of The Cannaverse, Josh Wilken-Simon, and the amount of work that Josh and his team have put into the Minnesota cannabis industry to help grow his vision for a craft cannabis market. It takes drive, determination, and a healthy amount of collaboration!

We hope to see you out at these community events over the next few weeks,

Stephen Eigenmann 
Founder, Canna Connect

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