LATEST HEADLINES
This Michigan cannabis brand doesn’t want your weed to look like shit
| April 6, 2026
Growing good cannabis is only half the job. At Growing Pains, the rest comes down to how it’s handled after the harvest.6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
| April 6, 2026
Stoners are getting ticketed in Ann Arbor, Millions of dollars are allegedly missing in Grand Rapids, and a tiny border town is being overrun by cannabis.Sec. Jocelyn Benson says she’ll be a ‘governor who gets it,’ vows to protect reproductive health care in Michigan
| April 6, 2026
In an exclusive interview, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson said she’ll protect access to reproductive care—and make sure those rights are real for Michiganders across the state.Michigan gas prices slip slightly, but new surge may be just ahead
| April 6, 2026
As the Iran war enters the sixth week, regular unleaded gas prices in Michigan were down a few cents. But that break might not last long.Mayor Abdullah Hammoud wants local residents to help shape Dearborn’s future
| April 2, 2026
Dearborn residents can submit ideas, vote on what matters most, and directly shape the future of the city.Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (April 3-9)
| April 1, 2026
A weekly roundup of Michigan protests, political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 3 through Thursday, April 9.Mallory McMorrow releases plan for Michigan data centers ‘done right,’ with a focus on green energy
| March 31, 2026
Data centers in Michigan don’t have to be developments fraught with transparency and environmental concerns, US Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow said Thursday as she released a policy plan to better regulate hyperscale digital infrastructure.Disposable vapes are everywhere in Michigan. Most of them kinda suck.
| March 30, 2026
I tested three popular vape pens to break down the real difference between cannabis distillate, live resin, and live rosin8 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
| March 30, 2026
It’s been another busy stretch in Michigan cannabis. Spark up and catch up here.Why more Michiganders are ditching melatonin for this cannabis compound
| March 30, 2026
More cannabis consumers are turning to a lesser-known cannabinoid called cannabinol—or CBN—for better sleep. But the science behind it is still catching up.Your guide to celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility in Michigan
| March 27, 2026
Here’s our roundup of Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) events and actions in Michigan.Michigan GOP delegate calls for ICE cosplayers at the polls
| March 26, 2026
A precinct delegate and election worker is reportedly looking to recruit volunteers to dress up as ICE agents on Election Day—which is a federal crime.
MICHIGAN LIFE
HISTORY
That one time in Michigan: When Lake Huron had an extremely rare cyclone
| March 25, 2026
Take a look back at “Huron Hurricane,” one of the most memorable moments in Michigan meteorological history.That one time in Michigan: When a fire burned the Thumb off the map
| March 2, 2026
One of our state’s most destructive natural disasters struck in 1881. Explore the history of this tragedy, which killed hundreds of Michiganders.After 150 years, missing Lake Michigan shipwreck, Lac La Belle found
| February 19, 2026
For more than 150 years, the passenger steamer Lac La Belle had been missing in the depths of Lake Michigan. Now, one of the most sought-after missing ships has been found.5 times labor unions made history in Michigan
| February 19, 2026
Labor reform and Michigan go hand-in-hand. Take a trip through history to explore the legacy of Michigan labor unions and their enduring benefits for workers.13 notable stops along Michigan’s Underground Railroad
| February 9, 2026
Did you know that Michigan was home to over 200 stops on the Underground Railroad? We traced our state’s history in facilitating steps to freedom.That one time in Michigan: When marijuana was legal for 22 days in 1972
| January 27, 2026
Explore the unique history of cannabis in Michigan, from a star-studded Ann Arbor rally to a three-week reprieve from marijuana laws in the 1970s.That one time in Michigan: When it was the first English-speaking government to abolish the death penalty
| January 7, 2026
In Michigan, a death penalty ban was established before official statehood. Here’s how this restriction came to be and what it means for modern law.‘The legend lives on’: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald still resonates 50 years later
| November 10, 2025
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest and most famous of the estimated 6,500 ships that have gone down in the Great Lakes.
