TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024 |
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In today's newsletter, Michigan marijuana sales face possible slowdown, Lions are big road underdogs in NFC championship and state parks’ February events. |
Keeping things fun in Detroit |
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Fans embrace each other coming out of Ford Field as the Detroit Lions defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
(Julian Leshay Guadalupe | MLive.com) |
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What's the weather like this week? |
Love it or hate it, the snow will melt: While it’s going to admittedly take a few days to kick in, a robust warming trend is on the way to Michigan, with some cities even flirting with 50 degrees. But first, today: There's a Winter Weather Advisory in effect this morning for 38 counties, prompted by freezing rain and snow. Text with an expert: MLive’s new Michigan Weather Insider text group serves as a direct connection between you and our meteorologist. |
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Michigan marijuana sales surpass $3 billion in 2023, but face possible slowdown |
The Michigan marijuana industry reached a new milestone in 2023: $3 billion in total sales. Despite 30% growth over the the $2.3 billion sold in 2022, insiders believe the market is increasingly saturated and headed for a slowdown in the upcoming year. Quote: “I believe we’ll probably do better in 2024, but I don’t think there is going to be a significant amount of growth, but enough to be noticeable,” said Harry Barash, Founder of MiCannaPros, a 9,000-member marijuana industry Facebook page, and Meet. Connect. Puff., a networking business. “I just feel like the market is getting pretty close to being capped out.” More in business: DTE Gas to recover $49 million in costs from year of skyrocketing prices. |
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Michigan State Police trooper pleads to beating handcuffed man, agrees to stop being cop |
Almost two years ago, a Michigan State Police trooper was criminally charged after being captured on video repeatedly punching a handcuffed man on a Saginaw Street. The ex-trooper has now accepted a plea deal, one that will preclude him from serving as a police officer in the state. In Grand Rapids: A man who was shot by police after allegedly charging officers with a box cutter has been charged with felonious assault. The two officers who shot the man have been cleared of criminal charges. Also in crime: A disturbing and heinous court case is expected to come to a close this week when a mother convicted of torturing her teen son to death is sentenced to prison. Here are three things to know. |
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Detroit Lions are big road underdogs against 49ers in NFC championship |
The Detroit Lions are among four perennial contenders still playing for a chance at the Super Bowl, and oddsmakers are treating them like the new kids on the block. Caesars Sportsbook and the usual suspects have the Lions as seven-point underdogs for next weekend’s NFC title game. Tune in: Prefer to listen to your news? Our latest Detroit Lions Dungeon of Doom podcast tells you everything you need to know.
In college football: The NFL’s interest in Jim Harbaugh has entered a second week, with the Michigan coach set to take another interview with the Atlanta Falcons.
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Lantern-lit trails, snowshoe hikes: State parks’ February events embrace winter |
Get outside: From the southern Lower Peninsula to the western U.P., state parks and recreation areas are closing out the final full month of winter this February with a variety of fun adventures. View the schedule here. Add to your calendar: Check out this guide for Zehnder’s Snowfest 2024. Frankenmuth can't have all the fun, Muskegon's Snowfest is returning with a new euchre tournament and a trivia afterparty. Go a bit more north and then we have the Pure Ludington Brrrewfest with 20 Michigan breweries. Announced concerts: P!NK is bringing her 2024 tour to Michigan for one night only. Avril Lavigne and the Doobie Brothers were added to Pine Knob’s big summer concert schedule. |
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