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License plate cameras are watching Michigan dispensaries
Plus, there’s free swag on the line if you know your Michigan murals. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I’ve spent a lot of time in this newsletter telling you where to drive to find good weed. This week, I want to talk about who’s watching you make the trip. There are license plate cameras…
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Please, don’t go looking for this MI snake
Plus: A new food threat emerges Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Despite the odds of ever encountering one are incredibly slim, Michigan’s only venomous native snake is now getting a little too much attention after a recent bite at a state park. Officials with the state Department of Natural Resources are now noticing more…
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Why ticks are getting worse in Michigan
Plus: A2 to vote on city-owned power utility Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, You’re not imagining things. Researchers have confirmed that ticks are now showing up in more places across Michigan, meaning a walk through the woods isn’t the only time you need to keep an eye out for them. Experts say multiple factors…
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Get to know 10 family-owned dairy farms in Michigan
Plus: Salad is safe to eat again! Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s dairy farms have been a cornerstone of the state’s agricultural heritage for generations, but increasing operating costs mean family-owned operations are becoming increasingly rare. Even as the number of dairy farms continues to shrink, many Michigan families are preserving the tradition…
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Trump builds fake case against Michigan’s elections
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As the dust settles on Michigan’s primary election, it’s clear that our state will once again be at the center of the political spotlight this November. At the same time, President Donald Trump’s administration is intensifying its scrutiny of Michigan’s electoral system—despite election…
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20 weekend events in Michigan you won’t want to miss
Inside: Jazz and blues, art fairs, craft beer, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It might be August, but summer isn’t slowing down yet with loads of events happening across the state this weekend. Highlights include jazz and blues festivals, art fairs, and celebrations dedicated to everything from Italian heritage to craft beer,…
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Muskegon dispensary lets old stoners vet its weed
Plus, I’m giving away free tickets to Michigan’s biggest cannabis awards show. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s a grow operation in Muskegon that won’t put a strain on the shelf until a group of senior stoners confirms it tastes the same way it did in 1978. I went in skeptical—and came out finally…
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Races to watch in today’s Michigan primary
Plus: Last-minute voting tips Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s officially primary election day here in Michigan! Several high-profile races are on the ballot today, including competitive primaries for US Senate, governor, Congress, and the state Legislature, all with major implications for the state’s future. Today, we’re bringing you up to speed on the…
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What to know about microvolunteering in MI
Plus: Michigan AG sues nursing home operator Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As we do our civic duty and vote during election season, many of us feel inspired to give back to our communities in other ways, too. Unfortunately, between work, family, and everyday life, finding time for another commitment isn’t always easy. That’s…
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What a new report reveals about Epstein’s years in MI
Plus: Michiganders have this to say about Flock cameras Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A new independent investigation has uncovered allegations that Jeffrey Epstein had inappropriate contact with two Interlochen students years before his first criminal conviction—contradicting what the renowned arts school has publicly maintained for more than a decade. The report also documented…
