Coney Island on the Great Lakes: The story behind Michigan’s famous hot dogs
| October 30, 2025
Coney Island may be in New York, but Coney Island hot dogs are a Michigan tradition! Learn about the dish and how it became a Wolverine classic.Wakefield doula helping local moms as federal funding cuts impact the Upper Peninsula
| October 30, 2025
Federal funding cuts are causing rural health care facilities to stop providing services—leaving many folks in the UP without access to care when they need it most.Fewer young people getting vaccinated in Michigan, study finds
| October 30, 2025
The rate of children and adolescents getting routine vaccinations is declining across the state, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics.Michigan’s 10-cent beverage bottle and can deposit program is on the decline. Here’s why.
| October 30, 2025
Michigan's so-called "Bottle Bill" once boasted redemption rates above 95%. But those rates have plummeted since the pandemic.GM lays off 1,700 workers at plants in Michigan and Ohio amid slower EV demand
| October 30, 2025
General Motors is laying off about 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio, as the auto giant adjusts to slowing demand for electric vehicles.Michigan’s rural roadblocks mirror nationwide trends, new report shows
| October 29, 2025
From health care access to housing shortages and farming roadblocks, a new report outlines problems and solutions for rural Michigan.‘That ain’t right’: Detroit senior living building union demands owner come to the bargaining table
| October 29, 2025
A group of tenants in the River Pointe Tower building in Detroit, a senior living apartment complex, are calling for the head of Capital Realty Group, Moshe Eichler, who owns the building, to come to the bargaining table.Right to Life of Michigan files court appeal to challenge Proposal 3 claiming ‘dangerous overreach’
| October 29, 2025
Right to Life of Michigan, alongside several parents, have filed an appeal in the US Court of Appeals.6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
| October 27, 2025
The cannabis keeps growing, and so do the headlines.MichiGanja in Review: Is the Zeus Arc GT4 really the ‘Rolex of vaporizers’?
| October 27, 2025
It’s sleek, sturdy, and might just make you rethink portable herb vaporizers—if you can stomach the price tag.Michigan wine country: Your guide to the state’s 5 wine regions
| October 27, 2025
The state’s glacier history and impact from the Great Lakes contribute to ideal conditions for cultivating delicious Michigan wine.That one time in Michigan: When an ancient, Stonehenge-like structure was discovered in Lake Michigan
| October 27, 2025
Journey beneath the waves of Lake Michigan to learn about a centuries-old secret—from Stonehenge to the Great Lakes.
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That one time in Michigan: When an ancient, Stonehenge-like structure was discovered in Lake Michigan
| October 27, 2025
Journey beneath the waves of Lake Michigan to learn about a centuries-old secret—from Stonehenge to the Great Lakes.7 creepy facts about Michigan they don’t teach you in school
| September 24, 2025
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with seven creepy (or simply unexplained) facts about Michigan that textbooks ignore.That one time in Michigan: When an official funeral was held for frozen pizzas
| September 16, 2025
The next time you’re forced to discard a recalled product, draw inspiration from one of Michigan’s most inventive pizza producers.Great Lakes features mystery triangle blamed for disappearances. Is the legend true?
| September 11, 2025
Beware when heading out onto Lake Michigan—legend says ships are known to vanish in what's known as the Lake Michigan Triangle.
5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
| August 27, 2025
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.St. Clair: The storybook Michigan town with a surprising world record
| August 26, 2025
St. Clair, Michigan, not only exudes charm and offers plenty of adventures, but it also boasts an impressive world record.The fascinating histories behind 6 Michigan roads
| August 18, 2025
Turns out, the roads we drive every day aren’t just pavement and paint—they’re pieces of Michigan’s ever-evolving history. Buckle up as we take you on a trip down six Michigan roads with names that tell the story of the state’s past.That one time in Michigan: When America’s only floating post office set sail
| August 5, 2025
Learn more about the J.W. Westcott II, aka America's only floating post office, which keeps Great Lakes freighters stocked with everything from mechanical parts to hamburgers.
