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Michigan asking residents to list investment priorities for Belle Isle state park in Detroit River
More than a decade after the state of Michigan took over management of Belle Isle, residents are being asked to help shape the island’s next chapter.
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Your 2025 guide to leaf-peeping in Michigan: When and where to see fall colors
If you’re ready for a break from the heat and wildfire smoke, we hear you. We’re gearing up for fall with this ultimate leaf-peeping in Michigan guide.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
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.
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St. Clair: The storybook Michigan town with a surprising world record
St. Clair, Michigan, not only exudes charm and offers plenty of adventures, but it also boasts an impressive world record.
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Ask Dr. Litinas: Why cannabis deserves a new conversation—and a break from the stigma
Cannabis is legal here and widely used, yet many Michiganders still feel the need to hide it—from their doctor, their family, or even their friends and neighbors.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Summer vacations are fueling cannabis sales, state regulators are handing out fines, and Michiganders are winning another round in the never-ending rivalry with Ohio.
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Viridis vanquished: State regulators shut down Michigan’s most controversial cannabis lab
After a years-long battle with state regulators, Viridis Labs is being forced to shut down—and its ex-cop founders have been banned from Michigan’s marijuana industry for life.
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7 cultural festivals in Michigan that celebrate statewide diversity
Immerse yourself in the beautiful diversity of our state during these seven cultural festivals in Michigan.
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To get that perfect ear of corn, weather has to cooperate. But climate change is making it dicier
Across major corn-growing states, climate change is fueling conditions that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers.
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It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
