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Jan 2026 7

Michigan’s best spring & summer festivals preview

By Britteny Dee | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

Mark your calendars for these 19 can’t-miss spring and summer 2026 festivals in Michigan.

Once the weather starts to warm up and the spring season begins, festivals of all sorts start taking over cities and towns throughout Michigan.

Jan 2026 6

7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan

By Kyle Kaminski | CANNABIS, COMMUNITY, Kyle Kaminski

New year, same weed drama. Here are seven quick hits of Michigan cannabis news to get you caught up.

Jan 2026 6

Lansing cannabis operation grows top-shelf weed that justifies the splurge

By Kyle Kaminski | CANNABIS, COMMUNITY, Kyle Kaminski

Premier Cannabis Farms is leaning on old-school genetics and hands-on cultivation to deliver premium weed that stands apart in an increasingly crowded market.

Jan 2026 6

8 cannabis-infused drinks to help Michiganders survive Dry January

By Kyle Kaminski | CANNABIS, COMMUNITY, Kyle Kaminski

Skipping booze this month? These Michigan-made, cannabis-infused beverages are the real workaround.

Dec 2025 15

6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan

By Kyle Kaminski | CANNABIS, COMMUNITY, Kyle Kaminski

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in Michigan cannabis:

Dec 2025 9

Shop small, not small-minded: Over 30 local LGBTQ+-owned businesses to support in Michigan

By Lucas Henkel | LGBTQ, EVERGREEN, Lucas Henkel

These LGBTQ+ Michiganders are creating community and investing in their neighborhoods—here’s how you can support them.

Dec 2025 8

WATCH: How Trump’s trade war is turning Michigan’s farms into data centers

By The 'Gander Staff | LOCAL VIDEO, COMMUNITY, The 'Gander Staff

Michigan’s farm exports are crashing under the weight of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Meanwhile, our farmland is suddenly worth more than ever. And Big Tech is circling.