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Help transform fire-damaged school that pioneered Black education in MI
Michigan’s historic Ferry Street School, where Sojourner Truth once spoke, will become a memorial park through a crowdfunding campaign.
Michigan’s dairy farm apprenticeships are on the federal chopping block—like this one for Spanish speakers
An estimated 80% of dairy workers speak Spanish. These apprenticeships were opening up career opportunities in rural Michigan—until Trump’s federal cuts started, impacting farmers across the state.
Most pre-rolled joints are trash. This Detroit-based cannabis lab is fixing that.
Tired of dry pre-rolled joints that hit like sawdust? Freds Lab is rolling up something actually worth smoking. No trim, no shake, no bullshit—just real joints with fresh, sticky flower.
Michigan in bloom: 8 flower festivals to check out in 2025
Flower festivals are beginning to bloom all across Michigan. Here are eight to add to your calendar in the spring and summer of 2025.
Why automakers’ short reprieve from tariffs isn’t enough to weather Trump’s escalating trade war
President Donald Trump’s short reprieve for US automakers from stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada isn’t likely to allow enough time for those companies to make the changes necessary to minimize the damage from Trump’s intensifying trade war.
Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump
The mass firing of federal employees since Trump took office in January is pushing out veterans who make up 30% of the nation’s federal workforce.
A memorial tree honoring the lost babies of breast milk donors keeps growing in Southwest Michigan
By donating their breast milk, moms in Southwest Michigan are transforming their pain into helping other moms—and their babies.
US auto industry could be collateral damage in Trump’s trade wars
President Donald Trump’s trade wars threaten to claim a casualty on the home front: the American auto industry.
Doobies for Newbies: The Michigan stoner’s guide to not smelling like weed
There’s a difference between enjoying good weed and letting everyone within a 10-foot radius know you just smoked it.
9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Michigan’s cannabis industry is always evolving, with new headlines rolling in faster than a fresh joint at a smoke session.
Need milk? Michigan woman donates over 160 gallons of breast milk in SW Michigan
Ember Hough, a mother of two in the village of Lawton, talks about helping feed hundreds of babies in her rural community and beyond.
12 ways to make friends in Lansing: From book clubs to bike parties
From book club to cooking classes, discover all the places and ways you can make friends as an adult in Lansing.
Pinball to Pac-Man: 15 amazing arcades in Michigan
For retro fun and games in the Mitten, check out 15 arcades that combine old-school charm with modern excitement.
Opinion: Moving Michigan forward means holding the drivers accountable
Executive Director of Common Cause Michigan Quentin Turner calls on state lawmakers to pass legislation that blocks legislators from lobbying for one year after leaving office.
Whitmer fields thousands of complaints from Michiganders over Trump’s tariff plans
Thousands of Michiganders are voicing their concerns to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over the impact of President Donald Trump’s plan to enact new tariffs.
7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Michigan’s cannabis scene is booming, with the industry making headlines every week.
Michigan’s new law resulted in no-gun orders for nearly 300 people
Nearly 300 people in Michigan were barred from possessing guns in 2024 under a new law that empowers courts to intervene if there’s evidence they could harm themselves or others.
Nessel reviewing legal options following DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury data
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel spoke out against billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), writing that she is reviewing legal options and “will be taking action shortly” as Musk and his team attempt to seize control of several government systems.
4 ways Trump’s tariff plan threatens Michigan’s economy
Donald Trump’s plan to enact new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods has been put on pause. But Michigan leaders say if they’re allowed to take effect, the economic fallout could be devastating—especially for working families.
We did the math, & here are the 10 cheapest colleges in Michigan
While cost isn’t the only important factor in an education, these 10 cheapest colleges in Michigan are worth a second look.
Michigan is on stable fiscal ground, but federal cuts could cause ‘chaos,’ state officials warn
State fiscal experts in January projected modest economic growth in 2025. But Michigan budget officials on Wednesday warned that big cuts from the federal government could wreak havoc on next year’s budget.
That one time in Michigan: When an abolitionist called Battle Creek home
Sojourner Truth, the legendary activist, lived in Michigan for more than 20 years, using her powerful voice to fight for abolition, women’s rights, and equality.
Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture, and education.
Federal judge denies request to ax Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy
A federal judge has rejected a request in a lawsuit to halt Michigan’s new law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth.
7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of cannabis news in Michigan.
Love, lust, and THC: 6 Michigan cannabis products to elevate Valentine’s Day
Forget the same old Valentine’s Day chocolates and overpriced dinners—this year, it’s all about Michigan-made cannabis products.
We asked, you answered: Here’s what Michiganders set their thermostats to in the wintertime
We crunched the numbers, and one setting came out on top.
Trans Unity rally brings hundreds to Michigan Capitol
Longtime activist responds to Trump attacks: “We’re here; we’re queer; we’re gonna stay here.”
Michigan hunters are feeding their communities by donating thousands of pounds of meat to local food banks
These food drives didn’t just help feed local Michiganders—they also helped control the state’s deer population.