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Cheetah Piss, Unicorn Poop, and 13 other Michigan strains you won’t believe are real
It’s time to re-up your stash of Michigan cannabis news. {if profile.vars.rh_reflink_10} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, It’s clear the folks who are naming weed in our state deserve a raise—or maybe a wellness check. From Unicorn Poop to F#ck Around and Find Out, this week’s top story…
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🍷 Your guide to Michigan wine
Plus: Northern MI cleans out its timber Fellow Michigander, When you think of Michigan’s culinary staples, there are probably a few things that come to mind, like Detroit-style pizza, Vernors pop, and pasties. But here’s something you might not know—our state is also home to a thriving, globally recognized wine scene. Today, The ’Gander’s Chaunie…
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SNAP pause threatens food security for Michiganders
Plus: MI International Speedway hosts Halloween light show Fellow Michigander, More than one million Michiganders could soon see their food assistance put on hold right before the holidays. The ongoing government shutdown has caused federal agencies to order a pause in November SNAP benefits, leaving families anxious about how they’ll put food on the table…
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🍯 This Michigan cafe specializes in honey
Plus: The federal shutdown hits SNAP Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Thanksgiving in Michigan hits a little different—the mashed potatoes, the gravy, the pumpkin pie…and, of course, watching the Lions. This year’s showdown against the Packers is shaping up to be one for the books, and whether you’re hosting family, friends, or a full-on…
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These MI lawmakers get a tax cut. You get a bill.
Plus: What is an oligarchy? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We spend a lot of time here calling out political BS, and this story is definitely up there among the most frustrating. Two of Michigan’s Republican congressmen who voted for President Donald Trump’s massive tax law are about to get a nice payday from…
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18 weekend events across Michigan
Plus: The federal shutdown hits MI programs Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Get ready for a spooky good time this weekend, as the fun times include a massive Halloween party in Grand Rapids, A haunted museum tour in northern Michigan, and much more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know…
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Is there such a thing as too much weed?
The wild west of Michigan weed may be coming to an end. {if profile.vars.rh_reflink_10} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, The cannabis industry has been flooring it for years. But lawmakers in Lansing just reached for the handbrake with new legislation that could effectively block new dispensaries and grow…
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Why nearly 3/4 of Michigan students aren’t ready for college
Plus: Another round of rain comes to MI Fellow Michigander, Nearly three-quarters of Michigan high schoolers aren’t considered ready for college, new data shows, and experts say the problem goes far beyond test scores. From pandemic learning loss to decades of underfunding, read on to learn the mix of factors fueling the decline in student…
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15 things to do during Mackinac Island’s off-season
Plus: Amtrak service proposed for Michigan Central Station Share with a friend It’s Friday, October 17, 2025. Fellow Michigander, We’re just past the halfway point in October, which means the Halloween fun is really ramping up. And if you’re the kind of person who thinks “fun” means getting chased by a chainsaw-wielding clown through a…
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Thousands of Michiganders are working without pay
Plus: A wet weekend ahead Share with a friend It’s Thursday, October 16, 2025. Fellow Michigander, Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, this week got personal for thousands of Michiganders who were forced to continue working despite not getting paid. Now, they need to figure out how to make rent and afford food on top…
