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17 of the Goofiest Cannabis Store Names in Michigan

Tommy McNeill — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:40:13 GMT

Celebrate 4/20 by laughing at or going to these splendidly named cannabis shops around Michigan. Continue reading…

West Michigan 4/20 Deals That Will Have You In The Clouds

Lisha B. — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:00:48 GMT

With 4/20 right around the corner, there are so many deals happening that you can take advantage of. Find out which 4/20 deals are in West Michigan. Continue reading…

Experience Nature On A Higher Level At New Weed Friendly Campsite Coming To West Michigan

Lisha B. — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:56:34 GMT

Well, if you are a lover of camping and cannabis, you may have just found your new favorite place to visit this summer in Muskegon! Continue reading…

Are These Purple Flowers In Michigan Fields Really A Flower?

Tommy McNeill — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:32:52 GMT

Discover the beauty of Michigan's Henbit and Purple Deadnettle weeds and their surprising role as pollinators! Continue reading…

New Weed Competition Coming To Michigan Needs Your Help Judging

Big Joe Pesh — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:45:07 GMT

2,600 Michiganders will have the chance to discover and judge a variety of locally-grown cannabis products across 14 different recreational categories Continue reading…

Better Made Suing Weed Companies For Having A Similar Logo

Big Joe Pesh — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:03:46 GMT

You would think that Better Made potato chips and weed would be the perfect combo. But in this case, it's resulted in a lawsuit. Continue reading…

Record High: Michigan Marijuana Sales Hit $3 Billion

Tommy McNeill — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:24:37 GMT

Michigan's cannabis industry thrives post-legalization, reaping a record-breaking $3 billion in total sales in 2023. Continue reading…

How Long After Smoking Weed Can You Get a DUI?

Big Joe Pesh — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:06:45 GMT

This is what Michigan law says about how long after smoking weed you can still get a DUI. Continue reading…

Here’s Why Researchers Say Smoking Weed Might Be Worse Than A Cigarette

Big Joe Pesh — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:21:26 GMT

If you smoke weed you might want to consider consuming it in a different way. Continue reading…

Meet Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson When He’s In Michigan On Friday

Big Joe Pesh — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:01:27 GMT

Former boxing Heavyweight Champion Iron Mike Tyson will be in Michigan this Friday but it's got nothing to do with boxing. Continue reading…

Michigan’s Largest Weed Retailer Opens New Grand Rapids Location

Janna — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 21:35:07 GMT

After recently shuttering four stores, Michigan's largest marijuana producer has opened a new cannabis shop in Grand Rapids. Continue reading…

Will There be More Closures After Michigan’s Biggest Weed Company Shuts Down Four Stores?

Lisha B — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:47:57 GMT

Lume Cannabis Co. closed down four stores in the state of Michigan. Does this mean marijuana sales are falling? Continue reading…

Grand Valley State University Is Taking HIGHER Education To The Next Level

Big Joe Pesh — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:57:10 GMT

Grand Valley State University has been a place of higher learning since 1960. Now the school is taking it to the next level by expanding its cannabis curriculum this fall. Continue reading…

Michigan Felon Busted With 18 Guns and a Weed Vending Machine

Big Joe Pesh — Wed, 04 May 2022 04:00:48 GMT

A Michigan man who makes $2,000 a day selling weed out of a vending machine has been arrested by law enforcement. Continue reading…

Canna Carnival + Two More Marijuana Festivals Coming to Muskegon

Janna — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:48:21 GMT

Two more marijuana consumption events have just been announced in Muskegon - by our count that's at least three pot parties coming up in the area. Continue reading…

Former Boxing World Heavyweight Champion Is Bringing His Cannabis Line To Michigan

Big Joe Pesh — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:01 GMT

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is bringing his Tyson 2.0 cannabis line to Michigan and is partnering up with Common Citizen dispensaries. Continue reading…

Happy Halloweed! Muskegon’s First Outdoor Pot Party Coming This Fall

Janna — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:49:41 GMT

Muskegon's first outdoor, ticketed cannabis consumption event is coming this fall. Halloweed, hosted by New Standard Park Place is Oct. 30, 3p.m. to 11p.m. Continue reading…

Middleville Is The Latest West Michigan Community To Legalize Marijuana Businesses

Ken Evans — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:10:13 GMT

As small towns across the state are seeing the possibility of increased tax revenue in the cannabis business, another West Michigan town has decided to move forward with legalizing marijuana businesses. Continue reading…

Muskegon’s Smoke on the Water ‘Pot Party’ Canceled

Janna — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 01:53:30 GMT

Muskegon's first ever "pot party" won't be happening this summer. Continue reading…

Southwest Michigan City Considering 2 Day Music and Marijuana Fest

Janna — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 02:43:57 GMT

A two-day music and marijuana festival could be coming to Niles, Mich. this summer. Continue reading…

Muskegon Hosting First Ever ‘Pot Party’ this Summer

Christine — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 20:39:45 GMT

RSVP: yes! Continue reading…

Michigan Dispensary Will Give You a Free Joint if You Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Janna — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:03:54 GMT

Well this is one way to encourage folks to get the COVID-19 vaccine: free weed. Continue reading…

Martha Stewart Made Snoop Dogg Pot-Leaf Shaped Cookies ‘Cause They’re BFFs

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:49:50 GMT

The internet's favorite friendship: Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. She decorated some pot-leaf cookies for him the other day in an Instagram video she posted. Source: Instagram Continue reading…

Muskegon’s Third Marijuana Dispensary Opens This Week

Janna — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:32:55 GMT

Redbud Roots will open at 237 W. Laketon Ave. this Thursday, July 23. Continue reading…

Marijuana Delivery Service Expands in Grand Rapids

Christine — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 02:46:39 GMT

Freddie's Joint will be making deliveries in Grand Rapids on Tuesday's and Friday's. Continue reading…

Happy FRYday! Marijuana Delivery Service Begins in Grand Rapids

Christine — Fri, 08 May 2020 15:41:09 GMT

Every Friday is a FRYday in Grand Rapids! Continue reading…

Marijuana Can Make You ‘Permanently Insane’ According To These Old PSAs

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Tue, 05 May 2020 11:26:57 GMT

The 1930's were strongly against drug use, going so far to say that it will make you permanently insane. Source: Daily Mail Continue reading…

Marijuana Can Make You ‘Permanently Insane’ According To These Old PSAs

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:07:02 GMT

The 1930's were strongly against drug use, going so far to say that it will make you permanently insane. Source: Daily Mail Continue reading…

This Person Just Wants to Get High With Their Neighbors

Christine — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 03:53:20 GMT

Neighborly love goes a long way. Continue reading…

Grand Rapids First Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open Next Week

Janna — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 15:48:59 GMT

The first legal sales of marijuana in Grand Rapids will begin next week. Continue reading…

Jimmy Kimmel Found Michigan’s Favorite Stoner

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:03:28 GMT

Jimmy Kimmel sent his team to the streets to interview stoners waiting 2 hours to get into a newly opened pot-shop right here in our home state of Michigan. The guy they interviewed is now Michigan's favorite stoner. Continue reading…

Muskegon Dispensary Delays Opening Due to Weed Shortage

Janna — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 22:41:46 GMT

While one recreational marijuana dispensary is now open in Muskegon, another has delayed its grand opening due to "insufficient inventory". Continue reading…

College Students Using Marijuana is at an All-Time High, According to University of Michigan

Christine — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 21:58:32 GMT

Go Green! Continue reading…

Cannabis Expo Coming to Grand Rapids

Christine — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 16:53:47 GMT

Light one up! This is a first for West Michigan. Continue reading…

Michigan State Police Tweets on Legalization Day Are Hilarious and True

Pat — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:43:28 GMT

Nothing better than when the police are in on the joke...and still get the message across. Continue reading…