Feb 4, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
The state legalized personal use of marijuana in hopes that it would decrease the amount of illegal use and distribution. However, problems with the black market have increased with the ease of getting access to and purchasing cannabis. Matthew Saxton, the executive...
Feb 3, 2026 | Feature, Guest Post, Michigan
A recent wave of break-ins and robberies targeting marijuana stores across Michigan has prompted cannabis businesses to bolster their security. Since Michigan legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, marijuana retailers have faced periodic spikes in break-ins,...
Jan 28, 2026 | Great Lakes Region
The first government-run marijuana retailer in Minnesota is set to open its doors next week, local officials say. After getting cleared to build the facility, the city of Anoka said it has completed construction and is ready to become operational beginning on...
Jan 28, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
Residents packed a town hall meeting earlier this month to express concerns about a surge in marijuana dispensaries in their lakefront community. By the end of 2026, New Buffalo Township will have nearly one marijuana dispensary for every 70 residents. The township...
Jan 28, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
Michigan’s legal cannabis industry is entering 2026 at a moment of real vulnerability, as a newly enacted 24% wholesale tax takes effect in a market that has already slowed after years of rapid expansion. What began as one of the country’s strongest...
