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2026 Michigan wildflower season: What to know & where to go
| March 6, 2026
Spring is finally arriving in Michigan, and we have your guide on where to find the most beautiful Michigan wildflowers in season.Michigan blacksmith combines candy & craftsmanship in unique business
| March 6, 2026
Meet Randy Haas, a professional blacksmith who has combined his skills and love of sweets into a brand-new candy-making business, where he’s known as “The Sugarsmith.”Progressive leaders join Detroit-area officials to demand Congress reject Iran war funding
| March 6, 2026
Anti-war grassroots groups spoke out this week against President Donald Trump’s war against Iran and called on Michigan’s congressional delegation to vote against giving Trump the authority to expand and prolong the effort.Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (March 6-8, 2026)
| March 6, 2026
Our highlights include parties all across northern Michigan, a lumberjack festival in Lansing, and a women's expo in Grand Rapids.Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (March 6-12)
| March 4, 2026
A weekly roundup of Michigan political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, March 6 through Thursday, March 12.Old-school hash is making a comeback in Michigan. We put two versions to the test.
| March 4, 2026
Temple balls and hash coins are popping up on Michigan dispensary menus. We sent a reporter to smoke both and see what old-school hash looks like in the modern era.7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
| March 4, 2026
Here’s what you might’ve missed over the last week in Michigan cannabis.Kava craze: What it is & where to try it in Michigan
| March 3, 2026
Kava is growing in popularity across the country. Check out exactly what this plant is, where it comes from, and some of the places you can try it for yourself.‘Bark’ your calendars for visits to the 11 best dog parks in Michigan
| March 3, 2026
Leash up, grab a few treats, and have a blast with man’s best friend at some of the best-kept dog parks in Michigan.That one time in Michigan: When a fire burned the Thumb off the map
| March 2, 2026
One of our state’s most destructive natural disasters struck in 1881. Explore the history of this tragedy, which killed hundreds of Michiganders.How many AI data centers are planned in Michigan? We counted.
| March 2, 2026
Artificial intelligence is driving a new wave of industrial development statewide. We mapped the data centers that are proposed, approved, under construction, or already online.Bill would ban ‘dog-scrimination’ by insurers
| March 2, 2026
A new House bill would prevent home insurance companies from denying, canceling or raising prices for homeowners and tenants based on the breeds of their dogs.
MICHIGAN LIFE
HISTORY
That one time in Michigan: When a fire burned the Thumb off the map
| March 2, 2026
One of our state’s most destructive natural disasters struck in 1881. Explore the history of this tragedy, which killed hundreds of Michiganders.After 150 years, missing Lake Michigan shipwreck, Lac La Belle found
| February 19, 2026
For more than 150 years, the passenger steamer Lac La Belle had been missing in the depths of Lake Michigan. Now, one of the most sought-after missing ships has been found.5 times labor unions made history in Michigan
| February 19, 2026
Labor reform and Michigan go hand-in-hand. Take a trip through history to explore the legacy of Michigan labor unions and their enduring benefits for workers.13 notable stops along Michigan’s Underground Railroad
| February 9, 2026
Did you know that Michigan was home to over 200 stops on the Underground Railroad? We traced our state’s history in facilitating steps to freedom.That one time in Michigan: When marijuana was legal for 22 days in 1972
| January 27, 2026
Explore the unique history of cannabis in Michigan, from a star-studded Ann Arbor rally to a three-week reprieve from marijuana laws in the 1970s.That one time in Michigan: When it was the first English-speaking government to abolish the death penalty
| January 7, 2026
In Michigan, a death penalty ban was established before official statehood. Here’s how this restriction came to be and what it means for modern law.‘The legend lives on’: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald still resonates 50 years later
| November 10, 2025
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest and most famous of the estimated 6,500 ships that have gone down in the Great Lakes.New book shows how Mackinac Island became tourism gem
| November 3, 2025
A new book explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country.
