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9 times ordinary Michiganders performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
Get inspired by our 2025 roundup featuring Good Samaritans, generous neighbors, and kind kids.
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Trump wants to loosen federal weed laws. Here’s what that actually means for Michigan stoners
Marijuana could soon be reclassified under federal law. It’s a big deal for cannabis businesses and researchers. But for many Michigan consumers, the change may go unnoticed.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in Michigan cannabis:
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People exposed to firearm violence more likely to die of stress-related heart diseases, study finds
Being exposed to gun violence increases the odds of later dying from stress-related cardiovascular disease like heart attacks, a recent study from the University of Michigan found.
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Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Dec. 12-14)
Welcome to another edition of our hand-picked Michigan events for this weekend. Highlights include late-night shopping in Kalamazoo, a menorah lighting in Grand Rapids to kick off Chanukah, and much more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of an upcoming event you want me to highlight, send me a note here (please…
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The 12 best cut-your-own tree farms in Michigan
Whether you’re looking to cut down your perfect holiday tree or have someone else do the work for you, these tree farms in Michigan offer plenty of festive fun.
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A Michigan man got a new kidney, then died from rabies. What happened
A Michigan man who received a kidney transplant in late 2024 died from rabies, transmitted from the donor’s organ, weeks later, the Centers for Disease Control said in a report issued this month.
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3 metro Detroit destinations made for a festive holiday shopping trip
Several downtowns and markets just outside Detroit transform into festive shopping destinations with lights, window displays and plentiful opportunities to shop from local makers for holiday gifts.
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Snow, freezing rain for Michigan. Where to expect ice, bad roads
Traveling in Michigan this week may be rough, as a clipper system moves in late Monday afternoon, Dec. 8, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to parts of the state.
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8 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Cannabis is driving Michigan’s economy, fixing its roads, and helping its veterans.

























