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Mary Jane Rathbun and cannabis activist Dennis Peron share a toke together in 1993.
Remembering cannabis activist ‘Brownie Mary’
Happy Pride Month, stoners of Lansterdam! This week, we’re going back in time to learn about the legendary cannabis activist Mary Jane Rathbun, aka “Brownie Mary,” and her work … more
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My smokin’ hot Canadian honeymoon
My wife and I recently traveled to Hamilton, Ontario, for a belated honeymoon. We ate a lot of poutine; played games at Snakes and Lattes, a board game café chain; attended a drag show at The … more
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Michigan boasts more than 35,000 cannabis-related jobs — the second most in the country behind California. These include cultivation-related jobs like trimming and harvesting, processing-related jobs like packaging and retail jobs like budtending.
Report sheds light on Michigan’s cannabis job market
Vangst, the leading hiring platform for cannabis workers, published in its 2023 job report that Michigan’s cannabis industry boasts more than 35,000 jobs — the second … more
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If you’re looking to take things up a notch for your movie marathon, try Skunk House Genetics x ProGro’s Han Solo Burger hash hole joints, which boast a whopping 2 grams of cannabis and a hash rosin center.
Rise of the ‘Star Wars’ stoners
Two weeks ago, in preparation for May 4, aka “Star Wars” day, my friends set out on a mission to find the most “Star Wars”-themed cannabis products possible. Their excursion … more
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The inside of Sapura, a new dispensary on Dunckel Road, features a large, trippy mural by the Brazilian illustrator and muralist duo Bicicleta Sem Freio (“Bicycle Without Brake”).
Find unique cannabis products at Sapura
There have been some major changes on Dunckel Road near Interstate 496 throughout the last year. The site of a former car wash has been transformed into Sapura — pronounced sah-pure-ah — … more
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After five years as a medical marijuana caregiver, Lansing native Morgan Underwood founded Ganja Girl LLC, which offers workshops, resources, information and events to support cannabis users, especially people who have been disproportionately affected by the war on drugs.
Mixing it up with Ganja Girl’s Morgan Underwood
In 2016, eight years after Michigan le galized medical cannabis, Morgan Underwood was an undergraduate mathematics major at Michigan State University. She created a pop-up yoga studio at the school … more
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News nuggets from around the state
Another 420 has come and gone. Joints were passed, bongs were cleared and dabs were dabbed. Here’s a roundup of some weed-related news from around the state you may have missed while your head … more
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Happy holidays,
stoners of Lansing
Michigan is home to numerous award-winning cannabis brands and some of the best (and cheapest) weed in the country. Whether you’re a fan of flower, edibles, concentrates, vapes or even CBD, the … more
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Mark Kazinec, High Times’ vice president of events and competitions, poses with a tie-dye judging kit filled to the brim with THC-infused goodies.
A look inside Michigan’s biggest cannabis competition
Last week, I had the opportunity to drive out to Hazel Park and check out the inner workings of Michigan’s High Times Cannabis Cup. I arrived at the packing facility of High Times’ … more
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Stoners throughout Michigan will have the chance to sample and judge some of the state’s best cannabis products for this year’s High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan: People’s Choice Edition.
High times in Michigan? You be the judge
It’s springtime in the city, which means 420 is just around the corner, and folks from all over Lansing are prepping for the biggest weed holiday of the year. High Times, a monthly magazine and … more
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Each year, on the first Saturday in April, Michigan stoners flock to the streets of Ann Arbor for the annual Hash Bash and Monroe Street Fair, featuring speeches, live music, booths from some of the biggest names in the cannabis industry and, of course, opportunities to light up with friends.
Ann Arbor’s Hash Bash is back
Michigan stoners will flock to the streets of Ann Arbor Saturday (April 1) for the 52nd annual Hash Bash and 21st annual Monroe Street Fair. The day’s events will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., … more
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In addition to vaporizers, Ooze is known for its fun and colorful bongs and dab rigs. Many of its products, like the Steamboat bubbler, are made of silicone because it’s easy to clean and protects glass components from breaking.
Ooze-ing with success
Ooze, the Detroit-based company behind some of the bestselling vape batteries on the market, strives to create products that are fun, functional and affordable. Since the business’ inception in … more
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Green Peak Industries, the parent company of Skymint, once one of the largest cannabis companies in Michigan, is allegedly more than $127 million in debt to Canadian investment firm Tropics LP and owes back rent and taxes at multiple Skymint locations. It could lose possession of its assets, including Skymint’s three indoor grow operations and 24 cannabis dispensaries.
The sky is falling on Skymint
Dimondale-based Green Peak Industries, the parent company of Skymint, once one of the largest cannabis companies in Michigan, is allegedly more than $127 million in debt to Canadian investment firm … more
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HighHello’s monthly subscription box contains $150 or more worth of mixed cannabis products for $100. The February box included top-notch flower, edibles, prerolls and a vape cartridge.
Say ‘HighHello’ to Michigan’s first cannabis subscription box
A few months ago, I wrote about a few cannabis-accessory boxes. Now, I’m happy to report Michigan has its first cannabis subscription box: HighHello.  The boxes contain $150 or more or more worth of mixed cannabis products … more
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Sensi Magazine Michigan hosted a Mardi Gras party at the Causeway Bay Lansing Hotel & Convention Center.
Weed rewind: cannabis news highlights from the last 7 days
HBI International, the parent company of RAW rolling papers, was ordered by a federal court in Illinois to stop branding RAW packaging with stamps that claim the products are made in Alcoy, Spain, and to stop advertising its charity … more
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RAW rolling papers and its parent company, HBI International, are under fire for claiming its products are made in Alcoy, Spain; advertising a false charity; and making unfounded claims toward Republic Brands, the distributor of rolling papers such as OCB.
Up in smoke: RAW rolling papers lawsuit
HBI International, the Arizona-based manufacturer and distributor of rolling papers like RAW, Elements and Juicy Jays, has been ordered by a federal court in Illinois to stop making false claims … more
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Former Detroit Lions players Calvin Johnson Jr. (left) and Rob Sims started Primitiv Group to advance cannabis as a form of “elevated wellness.”
Show support for Black-owned cannabis
This week, in honor of Black History Month, I’m highlighting a few Black-owned Michigan cannabis companies. The fight for social equity in cannabis is an uphill battle, so consider showing these folks some love. … more
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Artemis Brands’ Sundara lubricant is infused with THC, which could help increase sex drive, improve orgasms and decrease pain.
Wet and wild: THC-infused lube
Cannabis research is notoriously difficult because weed is still federally illegal in the U.S., making it hard for organizations to fund projects. Most of the research that exists today is from … more
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Lucas Henkel/City Pulse Gilbert Shelton’s Feds ‘N’ Heads board game, based on his comic by the same name, takes players on a journey to pick up “lids” (large bags of marijuana) while avoiding “Burns, Busts, Bummers & Rip-Offs” and “Weird Trip” cards.
A weird trip: The art of Gilbert Shelton
A few weeks ago, we went to one of our favorite spots, the St. Vincent de Paul Society thrift store. A board game purchase came with a surprise find inside that felt like it was sent by the weed gods. more
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MSU Law’s Expungement Fair, taking place this Saturday (Jan. 21) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Breslin Student Events Center, will allow attendees to apply to have certain nonviolent convictions, like those involving cannabis, permanently cleared from their records with pro-bono help from attorneys and MSU Law students.
A second chance: MSU Expungement Fair
In 2020, Michigan passed a series of expungement laws, appropriately named “Clean Slate for Michigan,” that permit  individuals with certain offenses the ability to have their … more
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