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  1. stoner

    14 weed gifts Michigan stoners will actually love

    Need a gift for your favorite stoner? We tested dozens of cannabis products and found the ones actually worth giving.
  2. Gander Newsroom

    Public attitudes toward wolves split in the Upper Peninsula

    Public attitudes toward wolves are split in the Upper Peninsula, a new study finds, with more than 60% of residents surveyed favoring reducing wolf abundance.
  3. us senate

    Who’s backing who in Michigan’s US Senate race? 

    The race for US Senate in Michigan is quickly becoming a test of political identity.
  4. Gander Newsroom

    RoboCop statue stands in Eastern Market 15 years after viral tweet

    After nearly 15 years of planning, casting, fits, starts, snags and delays, Detroit's RoboCop statue is upright at Eastern Market.
  5. Gander Newsroom

    19 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Dec. 5-7)

    If you're looking for what to do this weekend in Michigan, look no further. From Detroit to the UP, we've got the details on what's happening.
  6. data center

    Why Michigan’s loudest hearing on the Saline Township data center might still end in silence

    Despite overwhelming opposition, a data center in Saline Township could still get fast-tracked with no sworn testimony, no fact-finding, and no real public accountability.
  7. Gander Newsroom

    A renter’s guide to the cheapest cities in Michigan

    Looking for a new rental in Michigan? Explore our list of eight affordable cities for renters in the Great Lakes State.
  8. Get cozy during the snowy season.

    5 ways to embrace hygge in Michigan this winter

    Get your cozy on during the snowy season with our roundup of hygge activities in Michigan.
  9. There are plenty of ways to enjoy Michigan’s winters while staying warm.

    24 activities in Michigan to try when it’s freezing outside

    From puzzle tournaments to indoor ice rinks to private chalets, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Michigan’s winters while staying warm.
  10. cannabis

    8 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan

    It’s freezing outside but the cannabis headlines are still coming in hot.
  11. Gander Newsroom

    Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond

    Researchers who study human evolution and social psychology say that giving back is deeply rooted in human nature.
  12. cannabis

    What science says about how Michiganders should use cannabis for pain

    Dosing is one of the biggest challenges in medical cannabis care.

Local Video

HISTORY

  1. Gander Newsroom

    ‘The legend lives on’: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald still resonates 50 years later

    This year marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest and most famous of the estimated 6,500 ships that have gone down in the Great Lakes.
  2. Gander Newsroom

    New book shows how Mackinac Island became tourism gem

    A new book explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country.
  3. Journey beneath the waves of Lake Michigan to learn about a centuries-old secret—from Stonehenge to the Great Lakes.

    That one time in Michigan: When an ancient, Stonehenge-like structure was discovered in Lake Michigan

    Journey beneath the waves of Lake Michigan to learn about a centuries-old secret—from Stonehenge to the Great Lakes.
  4. In the mood to explore Michigan’s darker, more mysterious history? We’ve got you covered with seven unusual, odd, and downright eerie tidbits of Michigan lore that history textbooks leave out.

    7 creepy facts about Michigan they don’t teach you in school

    Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with seven creepy (or simply unexplained) facts about Michigan that textbooks ignore. 
  5. The Great Michigan Pizza Funeral is just as delightfully bizarre as it sounds—and it might just make you reconsider your disposal methods next time the grocery store sends a recall alert.

    That one time in Michigan: When an official funeral was held for frozen pizzas

    The next time you’re forced to discard a recalled product, draw inspiration from one of Michigan’s most inventive pizza producers.
  6. Gander Newsroom

    Great Lakes features mystery triangle blamed for disappearances. Is the legend true?

    Beware when heading out onto Lake Michigan—legend says ships are known to vanish in what's known as the Lake Michigan Triangle.
  7. hollywood and independent films have portrayed the collective efforts of working people on screen for years

    5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history

    Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
  8. the st clair has an impressive world record

    St. Clair: The storybook Michigan town with a surprising world record

    St. Clair, Michigan, not only exudes charm and offers plenty of adventures, but it also boasts an impressive world record.

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