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Michigan Researchers Find 1914 Shipwrecks in Lake Superior
“We’re the first human eyes to see it since 1914, since World War I,” one team member mused.
Notable Weather Events From The Year You Were Born
Stacker consulted historical, climatologic, and other news sources to find the most notable weather events each year since the Great Depression.
Are Robot Waiters the Future? This Michigan Restaurant Thinks So
This Michigan restaurant hired a robotic waiter when facing labor shortages. The robot was so successful, it brought in two more.
‘The Right Thing to Do’: Michigan’s 1931 Abortion Ban is Officially Toast
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation this week that officially repealed Michigan’s unenforceable ban on abortions—solidifying what voters decided on Proposal 3.
6 Quick Hits of Cannabis News From Across Michigan
Cannabis is a pretty big deal in Michigan—and there’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
California Brand Expands to Michigan With ‘Good Old-Fashioned’ Weed
A popular west coast cannabis brand has arrived in the Mitten from California. And now the company is leaning on Michigan farmers to keep up its reputation for sustainable agriculture and good weed.
From a Reader: I was trapped on the highway during the Tucson spill. Now, I won’t stay silent about similar dangers in Michigan.
Michigander Christopher Cosmos was stuck in traffic after an overturned truck spilled hazardous materials onto a highway in Arizona. He’s sharing his experiences—and his desire for more regulations—in hopes that the next disaster can be avoided.
5 Planets on Parade: Here’s How to See Them This Week
Keep an eye to the sky this week for a chance to see a planetary hangout. Five planets — Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars — will line up near the moon.
8 Ways To Get The Most Out Of A Walk With Your Dog
Walks invigorate dogs mentally and physically. Wag! compiled a list of eight ways to make the most out of walking your dog from scientific research, news reports, veterinarians, and other experts.
Repeal of Third Grade Reading Law Restores Parental Rights in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday signed a bill to repeal a controversial state law which for years has punished Michigan students who fall behind more than one grade level in reading and writing by forcing them to repeat the third grade.
Whitmer Made a Promise to Crack Down on Crime—And Data Suggests She’s Keeping It
Hundreds of illegal firearms have been taken off the streets through a statewide gun violence prevention initiative. And the latest funding plan from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer includes more investments designed to keep local communities safe from crime.
6 Quick Hits of Cannabis News From Across Michigan
Cannabis is a pretty big deal in Michigan—and there’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
Need to Get Outside? These 15 Michigan State Parks Are a Half-Hour Away or Less
Fun fact: Throughout most of Michigan, you’re almost never more than a half-hour away from a state park. With 101 state parks and recreation areas, as well as five national parks, a day trip is within reach of just about every Michigander.
Do You Love the Work of Vincent Van Gogh? Thank the Detroit Institute of Arts.
The country’s best art museum has given Michigan more than we might realize.
Odds Of 50 Random Events Happening To You
Stacker took the guesswork out of 50 random events to determine how likely they are to happen.
7 Quick Hits of Cannabis News From Across Michigan
Cannabis is a pretty big deal in Michigan—and there’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
45 Degrees North: How to Dress for the Cold
What to wear to stay warm—or even to save your life.
Daughters of Motown: 5 Michigan women who shaped music history
These five ladies didn’t need Los Angeles to make it big—all they needed was the Motor City. Relive Motown’s glory days with the stories of these Detroit divas.
24 Highly Anticipated Music Festivals in Michigan in 2023
Ready for Michigan’s music festival season? Here’s the list you need. Hurry—the hottest passes are already selling out.
Michigan Democrats to Repeal Last Remnants of 1931 Abortion Ban
Legislation that would erase an unenforceable abortion ban in Michigan is now headed to a vote in the state Senate after advancing from a committee on Wednesday.
Top Michigan Senator Calls for Investigation Into Widespread Power Outages
State Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo), the chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, said Tuesday that he wants a formal investigation to figure out what went wrong—and how to fix it.
‘It’s time’: Former GOP Congressmen Join Push for New Gun Reforms in Michigan
Two former Republican members of Congress have thrown their support behind the gun safety bills introduced by Senate Democrats that are moving through the state Legislature—and they’re encouraging their colleagues to do the same, or else risk more Michigan lives to senseless gun violence.
5 Things to Know: Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin Runs for US Senate
More than 600 days before the election, US Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Lansing) has announced a run for the US Senate seat that’s being vacated by retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow in 2024.
5 Michigan women who made history
Through activism, sports, astronautics, and monumental court cases, these five trailblazers made history in the Mitten…and the world.
The Supreme Court Is Hearing Arguments About Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Plan on Tuesday. Here’s What You Need to Know
About 90% of the benefits from Biden’s plan will go to families earning less than $75,000 according to the White House, but a group of Republican-led states have sued to block it.
Lapeer Pot Farmers Take ‘Old School’ Approach to Cannabis Cultivation
Like wine aficionados, Michigan stoners looking to actually enjoy their cannabis experience will probably have to shell out a few extra bucks for those fuller-bodied, earthier, fruitier, flavor profiles—and potent highs—that only veteran marijuana growers know how to produce.
This Michigan Preschool Teacher has Bottomless Apron Pockets—and Other Superpowers
Spend an hour with Cheriese Gipson, and you can’t help but get a sense of what she’s like as a preschool teacher.
Former Republican Gubernatorial Candidate to Face Trial in Jan. 6 Case
A judge set a July 31 trial date Wednesday for a former Republican candidate for Michigan governor who is charged with misdemeanors for his presence at the 2021 riot at the US Capitol.
Biden Renews Call for Action on Gun Control in Wake of Mass Shooting at Michigan State
President Joe Biden at an annual meeting with county leaders on Tuesday said there is much more work to be done on gun control legislation—such as banning assault-style weapons, which are typically used in most mass shootings.