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Celebrating Native American history. What to know in November
Here’s what to know this Native American Heritage Month.
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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Quirky Kalamazoo: 26 things to do that are off the beaten path
Attend alligator “school,” play with Legos, and rent your own personal Secret Garden hot tub! Discover unique things to do in Kalamazoo.
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How a Michigan dispensary got busted giving away free weed under a fake name
State regulators say staff at Muha Meds’ Ypsilanti dispensary used a bogus customer account to hand out thousands of free vaporizer cartridges, among other alleged violations.
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Ask Dr. Litinas: The secret to a better cannabis experience might be using less cannabis
The “how much” is the fine-tuning knob of cannabis use for wellness—and learning to use it properly is what separates an effective routine from a frustrating one.
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New book shows how Mackinac Island became tourism gem
A new book explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Another week, another haze of cannabis headlines.
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When is Election Day 2025? What to know, how to find your polling place, who’s on ballot
Here’s what you need to know about Tuesday’s elections.
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So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
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MAP: 19 Michigan events this Halloweekend (Oct. 31-Nov. 2)
Does it get any better than Halloween landing on a Friday?
