The Simply Crafted Blog: Minneapolis Cannabis News

Every year, there are a handful of marijuana strains vying to be the best of the best. These are the strains that everyone is trying to get their hands on in dispensaries or to germinate seeds in their garden. To find out the best strains, we gathered data from the industry, observed asked growers, and used google trends. There are a few strains new to the scene, but some of the most popular strains this year are bonafide classics. Continue reading below to find out what th

Over the last decade, dabbing has taken the cannabis industry by storm. Dabbing concentrates was at one time only for the most dedicated stoners, but now it's firmly entered the mainstream. There are so many different concentrates to choose from, such as budder, live resin, shatter, sauce, and much more. On top of that, there's a vast range of cannabinoids to dab, such as Delta-9 THC, CBD, and Delta-8 THC. Now you might be wondering--what exactly is dabbing, how does dabb

There are over 100 different cannabinoids, but only about a handful are common. Of course, there are the most common cannabinoids, THC and CBD, but there are other minor cannabinoids, too, like CBN. Although it's found in small amounts, CBN is a commonly found cannabinoid in cannabis flowers. Now you might be wondering—what is CBN, and what's it good for? Find out all that and more as we tell you everything you need to know about CBN. What Is Cannabinol (CBN) Like CBD, cannab

You've probably heard a story about someone eating an edible and then getting way too high . That's because with edibles, you need to dose them properly—meaning that you need to take enough without going overboard. That's a lot easier said than done because edibles usually come in the form of candy or other tasty snacks. However, it's important to know how to find your ideal dose, which keeps you from having any undesired effects. That's why we're going to show you how to fi

On June 1, 2021, Amazon announced they would be removing marijuana from their list of drugs that employees are tested for. Moving forward, cannabis will be treated the same as alcohol in regards to employee use - not allowed at work, but okay after hours. This change was made alongside other new policies aimed at treating employees better all around. The fact that Amazon is allowing its employees to use cannabis when not at work is considered a big deal because the company c

The Minnesota House of Representatives voted on Thursday to legalize marijuana for adults in the state. This is the farthest the measure has ever traveled in the state Legislature, and it passed with 72-61 in favor, including nearly all Democrats and six Republicans. MN Governor Tim Walz supports the bill and has commented that he would sign off on it. Still, with opposition from the Republican-led Senate and just a few days left in the regular 2021 session, it is unlikely t

While you may still be learning about delta-8 THC , there's already an even newer cannabinoid hitting the market: delta-10 THC . This recently discovered cannabinoid is another almost identical molecular cousin to delta-9 THC, but with somewhat lesser psychoactive effects, similar to delta-8. You can think of delta-10 as a lite version of a traditional marijuana extract. The problem with this "lite" version of Delta-9 THC, is that we don’t know much about it yet, and its ori

The latest cannabinoid to captivate the public is Delta-8 THC. If you aren’t already a cannabis aficionado, you may not know that there are many correspondents of THC, Delta-9 being the most widely known and the one that gets users high. Delta-8 is a less potent analog produced naturally in both legal classifications of cannabis: marijuana, and hemp. The reason Delta-8 is controversial is it can be derived from hemp and can get users high. Why is Delta-8 THC Controversial? He

The cannabis industry has come a long way in just a couple of decades. Governments loosening restrictions on cannabis products has given millions of people legal access and furthered our understanding of the plant. As the industry shifts from the shadows of the black market to a billion-dollar legal industry, we are inevitably seeing major changes take place. Consumer information regarding cannabis once came from home growers, blogs, obscure books, and drug dealers. Now that