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    MichiGanja in Review: This ‘coughless’ pipe might make me quit rolling joints

    Weedgets’ new Maze-X pipe cools, filters, and delivers a surprisingly smooth hit that even joint loyalists can appreciate. I might even ditch my rolling papers. 
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    17 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Oct. 10-12)

    This week’s lineup has plenty of ways to embrace the season, including a festival where you can witness thousands of migrating cranes, beer fests, a pet expo, and more.
  3. With miles of uncharted forests and unpredictable lakes, Michigan is full of ghostly stories and ghoulish visitors who have braved the elements—and lost.

    10 most terrifying haunted houses in Michigan

    From underground warehouse tunnels to multi-level scares, these haunted houses in Michigan will terrify even the most hardened of thrill seekers.
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    Federal shutdown leaves Michigan moms wondering: will WIC still work next week?

    About 200,000 Michiganders rely on WIC for food, formula, and health care support. Now, the Trump administration is leaving families guessing how long those benefits will last.
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    Industry group files lawsuit to block Michigan’s new wholesale tax on weed

    A cannabis industry trade association is challenging the state’s newly approved tax on the sale or transfer of wholesale marijuana, filing the complaint shortly after the policy was signed into law. 
  6. In the Great Lakes State, you’ll find a variety of food halls and markets with multiple dining options in one place.

    6 Michigan food halls with global eats for the whole family

    Feeling hungry? Dig into unique flavors at these global food halls in Michigan.
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    Mooz the dog helps scientists study threatened turtles

    A 9-year-old labradoodle is helping to conserve the threatened wood turtle in Michigan.
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    McMorrow clarifies stance on Gaza, joins Michigan Dems calling situation a genocide

    Yet another Michigan Democratic candidate seeking statewide office has called the situation in Gaza and the Israeli military offensive against the Palestinian people there a genocide—this time from US Senate hopeful Mallory McMorrow.
  9. 13 Michigan Hiking & Biking Trails That Must Be Experienced In The Fall

    13 Michigan hiking & biking trails that must be experienced in the fall

    Writer Claire Mainprize has a fall roundup of some of Michigan’s best hiking and biking trails, located across the Mitten and UP.
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    WATCH: Mayor of Dearborn slams resident’s racist remarks in city council meeting

    Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud told resident Edward "Ted" Barham he was unwelcome in Dearborn after Barham denounced new street signs honoring Arab American News publisher Osama Siblani. Barham accused Siblani of backing Hezbollah and Hamas, and the council exchange escalated despite the signs being installed by Wayne County, not the city. Follow @gandernewsroom for more.
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    WATCH: Trump’s cuts kill farmland protections in Michigan

    A federal grant meant to protect 4,000 acres of Michigan forests and farmland was yanked away by the Trump administration. Now, farmers, families, and Michigan’s food supply are in limbo.
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    WATCH: Michiganders can no longer afford the American Dream

    President Donald Trump promised to “bring back the American Dream.” Instead, it’s getting priced out—and Michiganders are eating more Hamburger Helper just to keep up.

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HISTORY

  1. In the mood to explore Michigan’s darker, more mysterious history? We’ve got you covered with seven unusual, odd, and downright eerie tidbits of Michigan lore that history textbooks leave out.

    7 creepy facts about Michigan they don’t teach you in school

    Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with seven creepy (or simply unexplained) facts about Michigan that textbooks ignore. 
  2. The Great Michigan Pizza Funeral is just as delightfully bizarre as it sounds—and it might just make you reconsider your disposal methods next time the grocery store sends a recall alert.

    That one time in Michigan: When an official funeral was held for frozen pizzas

    The next time you’re forced to discard a recalled product, draw inspiration from one of Michigan’s most inventive pizza producers.
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    Great Lakes features mystery triangle blamed for disappearances. Is the legend true?

    Beware when heading out onto Lake Michigan—legend says ships are known to vanish in what's known as the Lake Michigan Triangle.
  4. hollywood and independent films have portrayed the collective efforts of working people on screen for years

    5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history

    Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
  5. the st clair has an impressive world record

    St. Clair: The storybook Michigan town with a surprising world record

    St. Clair, Michigan, not only exudes charm and offers plenty of adventures, but it also boasts an impressive world record.
  6. Image depicting telegraph lines installed parallel to a road

    The fascinating histories behind 6 Michigan roads

    Turns out, the roads we drive every day aren’t just pavement and paint—they’re pieces of Michigan’s ever-evolving history. Buckle up as we take you on a trip down six Michigan roads with names that tell the story of the state’s past.
  7. a black and white photo of two boats on the great lakes

    That one time in Michigan: When America’s only floating post office set sail

    Learn more about the J.W. Westcott II, aka America's only floating post office, which keeps Great Lakes freighters stocked with everything from mechanical parts to hamburgers.
  8. an old drug store is part of the history of the detroit area

    A historian’s guide to living history in and around Detroit

    You’ve studied Michigan history, but why not live it? Check out one historian’s guide to the best ways to bring history to life in Metro Detroit.

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