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Where to take horse-drawn sleigh rides in Michigan
Looking to take a magical Michigan horse-drawn sleigh ride this winter? Here are 10 spots to book an intimate or group ride—and yes, hot chocolate is included.
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Rooted in Tradition: How Michigan’s Christmas tree industry is keeping the holiday spirit alive
Family farms—and traditions—help Michigan produce more Christmas trees than almost every other state in the country.
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Hop aboard Michigan’s 7 holiday train rides
For a festive adventure on wheels, check out the seven holiday train rides happening in Michigan this December.
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MichiGanja holiday guide: 9 perfect gifts for casual stoners
These goodies are guaranteed to put a smile on any stoner’s face this holiday season.
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The ‘Gander Holiday Bucket List
Here are some of the events and activities we’re most looking forward to this holiday season.
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The ‘Gander Holiday Food Guide
Struggling to put together a spread for your holiday gatherings? We’ve got you covered.
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The ‘Gander Holiday Shopping Guide
To take the stress out of last-minute holiday shopping, we put together a guide to our favorite locally made gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
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8 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the cannabis industry as Michigan inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy…
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Dan Campbell’s 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs
Campbell has been perhaps the NFL’s most aggressive coach since taking over what was a league laughingstock in 2021, but he turned it up a notch against the Packers with a short-handed defense that he wanted to keep off the field.
