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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.From Minneapolis to your block: Real people are proving politics isn’t just for watching
| February 27, 2026
Consuming political news isn’t the same as building political power. From Minneapolis to small-town America, rural organizer Gwen Frisbie-Fulton writes that real change starts with local organizing and civic engagement. Someone once told me this story: Anthropologists visiting an Aboriginal village showed them a newspaper clipping about an earthquake that destroyed a town halfway across […]Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Feb. 27-March 1)
| February 27, 2026
This week's highlights include a BBQ and mac & cheese festival in Battle Creek, a Nordic festival in mid-Michigan, and a hot rod show in Detroit.In final State of the State, Whitmer calls for literacy, housing fixes
| February 26, 2026
LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted seven years of work in her final State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 25, but said there are still significant strides to be made in fields like literacy and housing before she leaves office at the end of the year. Speaking to lawmakers gathered in the state Capitol, Whitmer said […]The Michigan museums my kids have enjoyed the most
| February 26, 2026
My five children and I love visiting the many museums Michigan has to offer. Here are our favorite Michigan museums—and bonus, some even have free admission!Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (Feb. 27-March 5)
| February 25, 2026
From advocating for public education to attending candidate forums, rallying for democracy, and protesting ICE in Michigan, there are plenty of ways to get involved.Lansing-area lawmakers joins with labor unions in proposing guardrails on AI and employee monitoring
| February 25, 2026
State lawmakers and union leaders shared details on proposed regulations for AI in the workplace.Hash Bash returns to Ann Arbor without the Monroe Street Fair
| February 24, 2026
Hash Bash is returning to the University of Michigan Diag at noon on Saturday, April 4, 2026, marking its 55th year as one of the country’s most visible pro-cannabis protests.7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
| February 24, 2026
Michigan’s cannabis scene is always moving.Is vaping weed safer than smoking it? A Michigan doctor explains
| February 24, 2026
Vaporizing whole flower is generally safer than smoking it.
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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.
