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Beer is big business in Michigan. It might surprise you, though, that overall beer sales have dropped in Michigan over the past decade. On the bright side, a much greater amount of Michigan-made beer is sold within the state these days. Breweries have popped up all over the state, but are you curious how much beer is produced in your neck of the woods? We have the answer. From the big players like Bell's and Founders to your small neighborhood brewery, you can see exactly how much beer they are sending across our beer-loving state. MORE
►Who sells the most liquor? Look up Michigan bars and retailers

11 new conditions qualify for Michigan medical marijuana

Eleven additional medical conditions now qualify for medical marijuana prescriptions, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs announced Monday. Autism, arthritis and obsessive compulsive disorder are now on the list of conditions for which medical marijuana can be prescribed. Another 11 medical conditions were denied inclusion for medical marijuana treatment, such as anxiety, depression and diabetes. MORE
►Michigan's tax on recreational marijuana would be among lowest in nation
►Michigan Cannabis Cup goers cautiously optimistic on marijuana legalization

100 great shots by late Michigan news photographer

Not everyone is lucky enough to find a career that truly clicks. Dick VanNostrand was one of the lucky ones. For nearly 35 years he captured a community he loved as a photographer for The Bay City Times. VanNostrand died on June 1, but his images live on and so does his commentary on some of the shots he considered his best. Jump behind the camera with this prolific Michigan photog and check out these 100 photos that show the hope, laughter, love and despair of a Michigan city. MORE

From a school divided, a Michigan quarterback emerges

He came from a competitive household, dealt with competition as a high school football player and is now competing with the other U-M quarterbacks. Cade McNamara seems to thrive on competition, even when it gets uncomfortable. Like when the crowd at his high school chanted the other QB's name after McNamara snagged the starting position during his freshman year. It was the most difficult moment of his high school career, but according to his dad, that was the best thing that could have happened to the recruit from Reno. And it all led to Michigan. MORE
►Why 4-star QB Cade McNamara committed to Michigan

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The haunting insides of the abandoned Northville Psychiatric Hospital

For decades, the Northville Regional Psychiatric Hospital was a functioning facility, until it closed in 2003. For the next 15 years, the building cast an eerie shadow on the community. Graffiti marred the nine-story building and it was a hot spot for those who seek out abandoned buildings. Now, the two main buildings are about to be demolished. Take a look back at photos of the building when it was in use, as well as what it became when the structure was abandoned. MORE

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