23rd State Makes the Minnesota Star Tribune: SHAKE Earns a Spot in Nuggets Cannabis Newsletter
We're proud to share some exciting news: 23rd State was recently featured as the highlighted cannabis brand in Nuggets, the Minnesota Star Tribune's official cannabis newsletter. The feature spotlighted our Canna Club Happy Hour at Earl Giles Distillery in Minneapolis, where guests got their first taste of SHAKE — our THC-infused edible glitter beverage additive that's changing the way Minnesotans think about cannabis drinks.
Read the full article here.
What Is Nuggets — and Why Does It Matter?
Nuggets is the Minnesota Star Tribune's dedicated cannabis newsletter, authored by Matt DeLong and focused entirely on chronicling legal cannabis in Minnesota. It covers everything from statewide regulations and licensing updates to local government decisions, industry events, and product spotlights. For cannabis brands operating in Minnesota's emerging legal market, being featured in Nuggets is a meaningful signal — it means you're part of the conversation that matters most to this state's growing cannabis community.
Being named the featured cannabis brand in an issue that also covered major regulatory milestones — including the finalization of Minnesota's cannabis licensing rules by the Office of Cannabis Management — puts 23rd State right in the center of the moment when Minnesota's legal cannabis market is truly beginning to take shape.
SHAKE at the Canna Club Happy Hour
The Nuggets feature highlighted our appearance at the Canna Club Happy Hour, held at Earl Giles Distillery in Northeast Minneapolis. The event gave attendees the chance to sample SHAKE firsthand — and for good reason. SHAKE is unlike anything else on the Minnesota cannabis market right now.
SHAKE is an infused edible glitter that you drop directly into any beverage. A few drops transforms your drink into a sparkling, THC-infused experience — no alcohol required, no special equipment needed, and no compromise on flavor. Whether you're adding it to sparkling water, lemonade, or a craft mocktail, SHAKE brings a sense of magic and intention to the moment.
Events like the Canna Club Happy Hour are exactly the kind of community-forward gatherings where SHAKE belongs. Cannabis culture in Minnesota is growing up, and it's doing so around real connections, shared experiences, and products made with real ingredients. We were proud to be there — and even prouder to be highlighted as the brand that helped define the evening.
Why Minnesota's Cannabis Moment Is Now
The timing of this feature couldn't be more significant. As Nuggets reported in the same issue, Minnesota's cannabis licensing regulations officially took effect after Administrative Law Judge Eric Lipman approved the rules governing the state's legal marijuana industry. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) published the final regulations and is now cleared to begin issuing licenses to cannabis businesses that have met all requirements.
For hemp-derived THC brands like 23rd State — already operating legally and building community ahead of full recreational licensing — this is a pivotal moment. We've been here building relationships, developing innovative products, and showing up for the Minnesota cannabis community. As the broader legal market opens up, 23rd State is ready.
SHAKE: A New Kind of Cannabis Beverage Experience
If you haven't tried SHAKE yet, here's what you need to know. SHAKE is a THC-infused edible glitter drop that's designed to turn any drink into a cannabis beverage experience. It's made for people who want an intentional, social alternative to alcohol — something that feels celebratory, looks beautiful, and actually works.
Our products are rooted in the belief that cannabis beverages should be approachable, fun, and made with care. No artificial junk. No complicated rituals. Just a few drops, a little sparkle, and a genuinely good time.
SHAKE is available online and through select retailers across Minnesota. If you're a Minnesota retailer or event organizer interested in featuring 23rd State products, we'd love to connect.
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Minnesota's cannabis story is being written right now. We're glad to be a part of it.
23rd State is a Minnesota-based cannabis beverage brand. Our products contain THC and are intended for adults 21 and older. Please consume responsibly.
