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16 events this weekend in Michigan
Inside: Ice sculptures, chili, and a chocolate walk Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Ice sculptures are big this weekend in Michigan, with multiple competitions across the state. Other highlights include a major snowmobile race in the UP, a women’s expo in our capital city, and a Lunar New Year celebration in Detroit. As always,…
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Michigan stoners all follow these rules (even if they won’t admit it)
We finally wrote them down—plus a Reddit-famous dispensary and a giant joint. {if profile.vars.rh_reflink_10} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s weed scene moves fast. New brands pop up, prices bounce around, and every week there’s a new “must-try” product or controversy making the rounds online. This edition is…
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These viral animals from Michigan will turn your day around
Plus: Communities push back against data centers Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I’m not really into social media. You’d be hard-pressed to find me scrolling through TikTok or Instagram for anything that’s not work-related, with one big exception: animal videos. They’re like my kryptonite, and I’ve often found myself going down a rabbit hole…
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Michigan is the last state without a septic code. Could that change?
Plus: The groundhog has spoken Fellow Michigander, Believe it or not, Michigan is the only US state without a mandatory statewide sanitary code for the installation, maintenance, and inspection of septic systems. But Michigan could soon close that public health gap, as lawmakers consider a septic code to better regulate and inspect the 1.3 million…
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Will this machine revolutionize Michigan’s bottle returns?
Plus: Your winter survival tips for newcomers Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A few months back, we shared news of a study that found Michigan’s once-famous bottle and can deposit redemption rates had declined sharply since the coronavirus pandemic. And it became one of the most talked-about topics we’ve ever had in this newsletter.…
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Michigan tribal leaders sound alarm over racial profiling by ICE
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Right now in Michigan, Native Americans are being warned to carry ID just to prove they belong here, even though they’re US citizens, living on their own ancestral land. That’s because tribal leaders say immigration agents are stepping up activity in northern Michigan,…
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13 Michigan weekend events to make winter worthwhile
Inside: Winter festivals, spicy food, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We might still be in the throes of winter, but at least things are warming up, relatively speaking. And this weekend, there are plenty of ways to embrace the chill. Our picks include an auto show in Grand Rapids, festivals highlighting Michigan’s…
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Does the name on your weed actually matter?
I went behind the scenes at a Michigan grow operation to find out. {if profile.vars.rh_reflink_10} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, It’s a weird time for Michigan’s recreational cannabis industry. Weed is cheaper than ever, some of the state’s biggest companies are quietly disappearing, newer ones are fighting to…
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The best local meal kit services in Michigan
Plus: Gov. Whitmer announces father’s death Fellow Michigander, Every family knows that deciding what to eat for dinner is one of the hardest decisions of the day. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone streamlined that choice for you? A few years back, my wife and I trialed some of those online meal kit services, but…
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No on DHS funding, Michigan senators say
Plus: Give us your winter survival tips Fellow Michigander, I can’t be the only Michigander experiencing whiplash right now. Trump administration officials say Saturday’s killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis was justified because he was carrying a gun. But I seem to remember when President Donald Trump praised armed protesters who stormed the Michigan Capitol…
