Elk River Moves to Replace 50-Year-Old Fire Station With $20 Million Facility
Elk River's Fire Station 1 has been leaking - literally. The roof at 415 Jackson Ave. has developed several leaks, the apparatus bays are too narrow for modern fire equipment, electrical panels are
Nana's Sweet Spot Opens in Birmingham, Serving Comfort Food and Catering
A new neighborhood restaurant has quietly set up on Jefferson Avenue SW in Birmingham, and it's doing something the city's food scene always has room for: honest, generous cooking with a menu broad
DEA Rescheduling Splits Cannabis Tax Law in Two, Reshaping Business Deductions
On April 22, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a final order moving specific marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act - and the downstream
Mankato's Cannabis Market Heats Up as Dispensary Slots Near Capacity
Two cannabis dispensaries are already serving customers in Mankato, Minnesota, and a third - tribal-owned and backed by significant statewide infrastructure - is pushing to join them. With city
Fine Fettle Converts All Nine Connecticut Dispensaries to Hybrid Model on January 15
All nine Fine Fettle dispensaries in Connecticut switch to hybrid operations on January 15, opening doors to both medical patients and adult-use buyers. This move rides recent regulatory tweaks from
MECCA Marketing Chief Kate Blythe Joins Greencross as Customer Officer
Kate Blythe, MECCA's chief marketing officer, leaves the prestige beauty retailer after five-and-a-half years to become Greencross's chief customer officer in January. She steps into the role
Laser Levels Deliver Precision for Home Improvement Projects
A laser level stands out as an essential tool for anyone undertaking home improvement tasks, ensuring shelves hang straight and frames align perfectly. Crooked installations frustrate homeowners and
Quality Roots Transforms Ypsilanti's Historic Farm Bureau Building into Marijuana Dispensary
A century-old building in Ypsilanti, once deemed uninhabitable and listed among the city's dangerous structures, reopens Monday as Quality Roots' latest marijuana dispensary. The $2 million
Quality Roots CEO Aric Klar Reveals Family-Driven Expansion in Michigan Cannabis
Aric Klar, CEO of Michigan cannabis operator Quality Roots, credits his family's pharmacy background and retail expertise for the company's rapid growth amid the pandemic. In an exclusive interview
Cross-Border E-Commerce Drives Corporate Green Innovation Amid Global Regulations
Cross-border e-commerce firms in China face mounting pressure from international environmental rules, yet this digital trade model propels their shift toward green innovation. Platforms connect