When most people hear the word “hangover,” they think of the unpleasant physical symptoms that follow a night of excessive alcohol consumption. With cannabis legalization sweeping the country, making pot more easily accessible for recreational use, many people are using the green bud as an alternative to other social substances, like booze — but if you think that means hangovers…
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Current studies show that about 50% of adults in the US have tried marijuana at least once, with about one in six considering themselves to be regular cannabis users. With marijuana legalization and decriminalization sweeping the country, there is less stigma associated with weed and more opportunity to give it a try. While it is still recommended that, due to…
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Ohio’s Recreational Cannabis Market Takes Off Yesterday marked a historic day for Ohio as the state officially commenced sales of recreational cannabis, ushering in a new era of economic opportunity and social change. The rollout, which follows years of advocacy, legislative effort, and public debate, was met with enthusiasm from consumers and businesses alike. As dispensaries opened their doors to…
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Marketing your business could mean the difference between success and failure, which is why it must be handled carefully. Being relatable, memorable and trustworthy are how any business retains and attracts customers. This typically involves networking and marketing, but it’s important to remember that cannabis networking and marketing are a little different than other industries. As a business owner, keep…
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Minnesota cannabis is currently in a gray area. Adult-use dispensaries (St. Paul and elsewhere) aren’t open yet, but progress is happening and the Minnesota cannabis market is rapidly evolving and developing. Read on to learn more about what’s happening with dispensaries in St. Paul and throughout the state. Decriminalization Paving the Way for St. Paul Dispensary Progress On August 1,…
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August is the best time of year to be in Minnesota. With beautiful skies, sunny weather and cool night breezes, the city of St. Paul blooms with people visiting and activities abound. It is also the perfect time to attend MN cannabis events, such as CannaCon, the best cannabis convention in Minnesota! The market is unique here and the topic…
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Before diving into the best dispensaries in Minneapolis and St. Paul, we think a short Minnesota cannabis history lesson will give you some important context. Way back in 1976, Minnesota was involved in a short-lived wave of cannabis decriminalization sweeping the U.S. As part of this wave, state legislators reduced the penalty of possession of 1.5 ounces or less to…
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Cannabis packaging regulations are evolving. These rules are sometimes completely new, while others are amended to current trends. Of the states listed with some form of legalization — Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,…
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Cannabis prisoners are a controversial group. Over the past 25+ years, an average of more than 600,000 arrests for cannabis are in the United States every year. Of those arrests, Black individuals are nearly four times more likely than their white counterparts to be arrested despite both groups using cannabis at similar rates. With adult-use cannabis now legal in 24…
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