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Michigan GOP delegate calls for ICE cosplayers at the polls
| March 26, 2026
A precinct delegate and election worker is reportedly looking to recruit volunteers to dress up as ICE agents on Election Day—which is a federal crime.Michigan eagles are ready to hatch eaglets. How to watch
| March 26, 2026
Bald eagle lovers can watch raptors at two sites in Michigan as the eagles wait for their eggs to hatch. Harry and Harriet, a pair of eagles near Traverse City, laid their first egg of the year on March 2 and have three. Meanwhile, a second pair, Soren and Skye, laid their first egg on […]8 fascinating facts about Lake Erie, the most underrated Great Lake
| March 26, 2026
Learn about an oft-overlooked treasure with this roundup of fun facts and figures about our lovely Lake Erie.That one time in Michigan: When Lake Huron had an extremely rare cyclone
| March 25, 2026
Take a look back at “Huron Hurricane,” one of the most memorable moments in Michigan meteorological history.Multifaith clergy coalition demands end to ICE presence in Michigan
| March 25, 2026
A group of 100 faith leaders across religious backgrounds gathered on the steps of the Michigan Capitol building on Tuesday with three demands to counter the presence of ICE in Michigan.Nessel, Romulus file lawsuit against DHS to halt planned ICE detention center
| March 25, 2026
The State of Michigan and the city of Romulus have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the US Department of Homeland Security, challenging plans to convert a warehouse in Romulus into a detention center for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Tuesday.Your guide to taking action on No Kings Day in Michigan
| March 24, 2026
A roundup of No Kings Day protests, marches, and rallies at the State Capitol and across Michigan on March 28th.Nessel seeks 85% reduction in ‘bloated, unjustified’ DTE gas rate request
| March 24, 2026
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Friday announced that she’d filed testimony on DTE Energy’s request to increase its natural gas rates, with Nessel seeking to slash the $237.5 million request by 85%.8 animal sanctuaries in Michigan (+ the animals you’ll see at each one)
| March 24, 2026
Ever dreamed of cuddling a black bear cub, chilling with an alligator, or virtually ‘adopting’ a soccer-playing cow? You can do all that and more through these 8 inspiring animal sanctuaries in Michigan.Michigan parents to Whitmer: Don’t sign us up for Trump’s vouchers
| March 23, 2026
Over 60% of Michigan voters already rejected a Betsy DeVos voucher scheme. Now, Trump’s trying to bring it back—and Michiganders are telling Whitmer to make sure he keeps his hands off the Mitten’s schools.One man is rolling thousands of joints so Michigan can crown its best weed
| March 23, 2026
A new weed competition is ditching sloppy pre-rolls, standardizing everything, and handing Michiganders the power to decide the winners.8 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
| March 23, 2026
Michigan cannabis news never slow down. And this past week brought a little bit of everything.
MICHIGAN LIFE
HISTORY
That one time in Michigan: When Lake Huron had an extremely rare cyclone
| March 25, 2026
Take a look back at “Huron Hurricane,” one of the most memorable moments in Michigan meteorological 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.
