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Minnesota Cannabis CollegeEducation Designed For Future and Current Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Our College
Location: 4912 France Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Telephone: (651) 204-3763
Email: info@mncannabiscollege.org
Our Courses
From cultivation and extraction to budtending and business operations, learn the skills you need to be part of one of the state’s fastest-growing industries.
Mission
Our Mission
The mission of the Minnesota Cannabis College is to educate and support individuals seeking careers or entrepreneurial opportunities in the state’s cannabis industry with an emphasis on individuals facing barriers to traditional education, entrepreneurial, or employment paths while supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive cannabis industry throughout the State of Minnesota.
Our Publications
Explore our curated selection of essential reads designed to empower your journey in the cannabis industry. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or an aspiring grower, our books provide the specialized knowledge you need to thrive.
Our Podcast
Tune into our weekly podcast where we bring in industry leaders, policy advocates, and cannabis experts to discuss the latest trends, regulations, and opportunities. Elevate your understanding and subscribe today!
Calendar
Our Upcoming Events & Classes
Dec 3 – Concentrating on Concentrates (Presented by Solventless Minnesota)
Date, Time, and Location: Sunday, December 3rd | 4:00 pm CDT (Doors Open 3:30 pm sharp!) The Wilderness Fitness and Coworking Space (1010 West Lake Street, MPLS) (Parking is available in the lot...
Nov 6 – How to Properly Dry Your Cannabis (with Boveda!)
Date, Time, and Location: Monday, November 6 | 7:00 pm CDT (Doors Open 6:30 pm sharp!) The Wilderness Fitness and Coworking Space (1010 West Lake Street, MPLS) (Parking is available in the lot...
Oct 21 – Highly Educated Trivia Night at the Canna-A-Lounge!
Event by Minnesota Cannabis College and CannaConnectMN Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Doors Open 4:20 pm)Location:CannaLounge and Market at Bent Paddle (1921 W Michigan St,...
Minnesota Cannabis News
Northern Lights Podcast
Episode 11 – The Highway to Big Business (with Jen Reise)
In this high-spirited episode of Northern Lights, Tanner, Marcus, and John delve into the contentious approval of a whopping $10M loan meant to sprout a new cannabis operation in Grand Rapids....
Bonus: Collaboratively Supporting Compliance in Minnesota (Event Rebroadcast)
Minnesota Cannabis Industry: Let’s Come Together (Presented by North Star Law Group) | September 25, 2023 | Minneapolis Cider Co. On Monday, September 25th at 5:30 pm, Canna Connect MN, together...
Episode 10 – Thoughtful CannaBusiness (with Phillip Owens)
It’s been a pretty boring couple of weeks in cannabis in Minnesota. Oh, except for the Legacy Cup that hosted 12,000+ attendees, the number of registered cannabis businesses has skyrocketed, Elk...
Blog
Our News & Announcements
The Racial History of Cannabis Prohibition in Minnesota
From the early days of cannabis prohibition in Minnesota, racism has consistently served as a driving force for the increase in enforcement funding and the severity of punishments imposed on those...
Minnesota Supreme Court Overturns Loveless
The Minnesota Supreme Court released a decision Wednesday in "Minnesota v. Loveless," which could have significant implications related to the possession and sale of marijuana and hemp in the state....
What the 2022 Election Results Mean for the Future of Cannabis Legalization in Minnesota
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. The election is over, the...
Reporting on the Work We're Doing
In The News
StarTribune – Now that recreational cannabis is legal, here’s how to start your own pot business (Oct 23, 2023)
Choose now which license you'll need to obtain for your business. There are 16 different licenses for a cannabis business, said Jen Randolph Reise, an attorney and head of business and cannabis law...
CBS News – Demand for cannabis classes grows after recreational marijuana legalization in Minnesota (Oct 9, 2023)
Inside a co-working space in Minneapolis Monday night, two dozen people took attentive notes and followed a presentation as an instructor taught the basics: How many cannabis plants they're allowed...
MPR News – Local businesses prep for legal cannabis plants, possession come August (May 30, 2023)
There are a lot of cannabis seed vendors selling online and Minnesotans have been buying those seeds for years, said Tanner Berris. Technically it's illegal under federal law, but the federal Drug...