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Why some Michiganders are boycotting certain businesses on Black Friday
Plus: Data center scrapped after community pushback Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A newly released report on 2024 statewide intersection crashes reveals where Michigan drivers face the highest risk. One southeast Michigan spot, in particular, continues its streak at No. 1. Read on for the list, including a map, of the 20 most dangerous…
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This Senate candidate blames a van for his election loss
Plus: A possible north-south rail line in Michigan? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A US Senate candidate is now blaming his 2024 loss on a “mystery van” that supposedly rolled into Detroit with tens of thousands of ballots. The only problem? None of that actually happened—and the real details tell a very different story.…
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Michigan events map: 16 weekend highlights
Plus: Gov. Whitmer pardons Vernors and Faygo Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If I had to pick one word to encapsulate this weekend’s events, it would be “lights.” Highlights include the lighting of Christmas trees in all three of our major cities (including Lansing’s famous Silver Bells celebration), the opening nights of light displays…
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Your Michigan Thanksgiving starter pack (weed edition)
Pre-rolls > pumpkin pie. Don’t @ me. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’re officially entering the season of big coats, bigger meals, and all the little rituals that come with a Michigan Thanksgiving. This week’s lead story breaks down a few pre-roll packs that deserve a spot in your jacket pocket this season. Plus,…
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Cannabis workers are developing job-related asthma
Plus: Why some Hamtramck election ballots won’t be counted Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s cannabis industry is booming, ranking fifth in the nation for production. But a new study has uncovered an emerging threat: workers are developing job-related asthma, and in some cases, it’s even been fatal. Read on for the story. Plus:…
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🫎 How to volunteer to track moose on Isle Royale
Plus: Could raw milk sales become legal in MI? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Looking for a Michigan-themed gift for the reader on your list this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. From Isle Royale moose to Mackinac Island history and even Michigan cougars, these selections are perfect for anyone who loves reading about…
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Trump’s job boom looks more like a bust in Michigan
Plus: MI hospitals lag behind in patient safety Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, President Donald Trump promised to make American manufacturing great again. But now? Michigan is feeling the sting of that broken promise. General Motors is laying off more than 1,200 workers at its Factory Zero plant in Detroit, plus hundreds more in…
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Michigan events map: 12 weekend highlights
Plus: Aurora alert—conditions look good for a show tonight Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michiganders are beginning to lean into the holiday season, as is evident by this week’s events. Highlights also include comic-cons in Michigan’s two largest cities, a Bigfoot festival Up North, and more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions!…
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Michigan reporter eats 240 mg of THC for science
It’s time to re-up your stash of Michigan cannabis news. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This week’s newsletter has some real range. First, I went deep into the boonies Up North to see how one Michigan family turned their deer camp into a dispensary. Then, I went even deeper into my own couch after…
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The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald still resonates 50 years later
Plus: Lawmakers consider banning ICE from schools Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Today marks 50 years since the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the most famous shipwreck in Great Lakes history. When the massive freighter went down during a fierce storm on Nov. 10, 1975, all 29 crew members were lost. The moment would…
