A beginner's guide to legal marijuana   The conversation this past year about recreational marijuana in Michigan has been robust. However, residents still have questions -- and most likely will continue to have -- until this brave new world of legal cannabis becomes the norm. Plenty of fear and concern surrounds the issue. This guide helps answer some of those FAQs so many of us have about recreational pot. MORE ►How We Got Here: Cashing in on pot

Will Detroit skyscraper on former Hudson's site be Michigan's tallest    It was touted as the tallest building in Michigan when it was proposed. Now developers behind the Hudson site tower project aren't confirming that. In fact, they aren't saying how tall the new skyscraper will be. Work on the site continues in downtown Detroit, with a tentative completion date of 2023. MORE ►Video: Timelapse of Hudson's site foundation work ►The tallest buildings in Michigan

MIS turns its back again on one of Michigan's own hat  We don't know what it is. But Michigan International Speedway just isn't a great place to race for Michigan-born drivers. Rochester Hills native Brad Keselowski looked poised to become the first Michigan driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race at MIS. He started on the pole position. He then proceeded to lead the most laps. But then a flat tire, and then some fueling issues were too much to overcome. At least the eventual winner had some love to extend to the Detroit Tigers. MORE ►Some ran out of fuel, while the winner had enough for doughnuts ►Checking out the MIS infield during race weekend ►Why Keselowski shut down his race team to start a manufacturing company

  

Sand sculpture contest highlights another fine day at the beach   Nothing quite rivals a laid-back day at the beach during a pristine Michigan summer day: A dip in the refreshing water, the vast expanse of blue before you, the occasional seagull trying to steal your snacks. Then there's playing in the sugar sand of a West Michigan beach. The pros took their turn "playing" during the 38th annual Grand Haven Sand Sculpture Contest. MORE ►National Blueberry Festival gets down to business with pie eating contest