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  1. There are more Mexican markets in Michigan than you might think.

    The 10 best Mexican markets in Michigan

    There are more Mexican markets in Michigan than you might think. Check out these excellent options, which we’ve curated based on high ratings and reviews.
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    Michigan regulators recently approved the biggest electric rate hike in 20 years.

    Michigan regulators recently approved the biggest electric rate hike in 20 years. So why is another one already on the way? 👀
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    There are more than 500 vacant EMS positions across Michigan right now.

    There are more than 500 vacant EMS positions across Michigan right now. And if you live outside a city, that could be the last thing you never knew. 👀
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    Why is Hasan Piker backing Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate?

    "He doesn't treat people like they're stupid," he said.
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    After a landmark verdict, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michiganders need to “keep the momentum going”

    After a landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michiganders need to “keep the momentum going” when it comes to holding Big Tech companies accountable when they fail to keep users safe online. 📹: Lucas Henkel
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    Michigan mom says Rx Kids made all the difference to her family

    Nyah Phillips of Inkster explains how a cash prescription program for parents helped her growing family—and why she’s fighting alongside other Michigan moms to expand it statewide.
  7. Several cafes and restaurants in Michigan offer pay-what-you-can and pay-it-forward pricing options.

    10 pay-it-forward restaurants in Michigan where you can give & receive free meals

    From a fully free restaurant to cafes that let you pay-it-forward, here are 10 dining establishments in Michigan that let you give and receive free meals.
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    Mallory McMorrow shops maternal health plan with focus on Black mothers, addressing inequities

    State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) unveiled a new maternal health policy platform in her bid for US Senate, with a focus on inequities facing mothers of color and bringing enacted statewide policies to the federal level. 
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    10 Michigan weed deals worth chasing this 420

    We put together a roundup of the best Michigan dispensary deals for 420—with steep weed discounts, giveaways, parking lot parties, and plenty of reasons to leave the house. 
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    6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan

    It’s been another busy week in the world of Michigan cannabis.
  11. When May arrives, Holland comes to life with a time-treasured tradition featuring food, floats, and—of course—flowers.

    Tiptoe through the tulips: A guide to Tulip Time 2026 in Holland, Michigan

    Make memories amid millions of tulips during Michigan’s most beloved springtime flower festival.
  12. The State of Michigan celebrates Earth Day every year in April in partnership with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

    Earth Day cleanups around Michigan & where to volunteer

    Michigan hosts several volunteer-led cleanup days near Earth Day. Here’s where to find them.

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HISTORY

  1. With its torrential rains and widespread impact, the Lake Huron cyclone of 1996 remains one of the most notable weather events in Michigan history.

    That one time in Michigan: When Lake Huron had an extremely rare cyclone

    Take a look back at “Huron Hurricane,” one of the most memorable moments in Michigan meteorological history.
  2. The Great Thumb Fire, also referred to as the Huron Fire and the Great Forest Fire of 1881, left a dark mark—literally and figuratively—on the area.

    That one time in Michigan: When a fire burned the Thumb off the map

    One of our state’s most destructive natural disasters struck in 1881. Explore the history of this tragedy, which killed hundreds of Michiganders.
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    After 150 years, missing Lake Michigan shipwreck, Lac La Belle found

    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.
  4. Labor historians might argue that union organizing in the United States would not exist in its current form without the contributions of Michigan workers.

    5 times labor unions made history in Michigan

    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.
  5. Michigan’s relationship with marijuana has always been a unique one, particularly during the 1970s.

    That one time in Michigan: When marijuana was legal for 22 days in 1972

    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.
  6. In Michigan, a death penalty ban was established before official statehood.

    That one time in Michigan: When it was the first English-speaking government to abolish the death penalty

    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.
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    ‘The legend lives on’: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald still resonates 50 years later

    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.

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