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Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning! On this day in 1966, Ford celebrated the production of its millionth mustang less than two years after launching the iconic fastback.
Fully-electric “MoonBikes” are being used as snowmobile-dirtbike hybrids to speed through the snowscape at Boyne Mountain Resort. Check out video of the moonbikes here and read more in The Goodie Bag!
Today’s sponsor The Bouq’s Co. has been called “The Starbucks of flowers” for their industry-leading freshness, fast delivery, and wide variety. Read more below on a great investment opportunity in this blooming company!
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DTE Seeks Another Rate Hike For 2027
Just five days after receiving a $242 million rate hike, DTE Energy filed to seek another rate hike taking effect in 2027.
DTE’s fourth rate hike in five years was approved last week after the company sought $574 million increase from ratepayers.
Attorney General Dana Nessel expressed frustration with the company’s move in a statement on Friday.
DTE did not state the amount they are seeking in the rate case. You can see DTE’s full filing for the increase here.
Michiganders React to Iran Strike
Residents and lawmakers across the state reacted to President Trump’s strike on Iran over this weekend, with sentiments largely split along party lines.
Most Republican leaders supported President Trump’s strike that took out Iran’s supreme leader, while Democrats objected to the move, citing a lack of congressional approval.
The reactions followed news Sunday that three U.S. soldiers were killed as part of Iran’s retaliation on the strike.
What do you think about the mission? Let us know in today’s poll below ⬇️
Total Lunar Eclipse Set To Hit Michigan
Early tomorrow morning, Michiganders will be able to see a total lunar eclipse for the last time until 2029.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun line up with Earth in the middle, and sunlight filtered through Earth’s atmosphere scatters and bends into the shadow, making the Moon appear blood red.
The phenomenon will be visible for most of Michigan from 6:00 to 6:40 a.m. tomorrow morning.
You can see video of a total lunar eclipse here.
Meet the CEO Behind the ‘Starbucks of Flowers’
Kim Tobman knows how to build giants. Having previously led businesses like Savage X Fenty and President of SKIMS, she turns digital shops into household names.
As CEO of The Bouqs Co., she’s transforming the $100B flower industry.
The company is already one of the biggest floral ecommerce brands. Their model can get flowers farm-to-door 3x more efficiently, slashing waste to below 2% and fueling 270 million stems sold.
In just the past few years, Kim has launched 5 retail stores with The Bouqs Co., all profitable in under a year. Now, they’re ready to open 70+ more. These shops can double as fast delivery centers for high-margin weddings and parties.
Bouqs’ brick-and-mortar stores are already thriving. In towns with stores, the brand has seen 100% year-over-year growth.
With $90M+ in recent revenue, this company has become a nationwide flower powerhouse. Become an early shareholder in The Bouqs Co.
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Around the Mitten
Detroit: The FBI is investigating orange Kool-Aid and other powders sent to the Republican Party Headquarters downtown. (More)
Upper Peninsula: Multiple hospitals in the U.P. were named in Forbes’ inaugural Top Hospitals for 2026 rankings. (See List)
Northern Michigan: State police issued a watch for elk after several were spotted crossing I-75 in Ostego County. (More)
Detroit: The popular burger restaurant Checker Bar will reopen Wednesday more than one year after closing down from a utility fire. (More)
Livonia: One lane will be closed from I-275 to Sheldon Road on Westbound M-14/I-96 as part of a $138 million expansion. (More)
Antrim County: A real estate investment group purchased Shanty Creek Resort and is planning “significant improvements” to the campus. (More)
Dearborn: A professor at Henry Ford Community College went viral after vowing to continue the teachings of deceased Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. (See Video)
Sports
No. 3 Michigan basketball won the Big Ten Regular season title after trouncing No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday. (More)
The Pistons were the second NBA team to earn their forty-fifth win of the season in a 106-92 win over the Magic. (See Box Score)
Jeremy Fears Junior’s 21 points and nine assists led No. 13 Michigan State to a 77-64 victory at Indiana. (See Box Score)
The Goodie Bag
Ferndale kicked off its March Art celebration, featuring a month full of public art walks, hands‑on workshops, pop‑up installations, gallery crawls, interactive games, and more. (See Schedule)
A giant, 116-foot-tall Sequoia tree in Manistee is the largest of its species East of the Rocky Mountains. (See Video)
Boyne Mountain Resort is providing Fully-electric MoonBikes—a hybrid between snowmobiles and dirtbikes—to speed through the snow. (See Photos)
Previous Results
How would you rate your fellow Michigan drivers? 🚗
Great - 2%
Average - 55%
Terrible - 28%
Better than Ohio - 15%
Answer: Better than Ohio, “You can always identify a driver from Ohio as they always slow down when their foot falls back when they go up a hill and they speed up when going downhill as their foot falls forward.”
Answer: Terrible, “Once public schools dropped Drivers Education and turned it over to private companies, the necessary skills required to safely navigated our pothole-filled roads disappeared. Just look at how drivers treat roundabouts! Cars run stop signs, cruise around turn-on-red lights without stopping, and can’t seem to stay between the lines. ”
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