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Inside: Get caught up on Proposal 1 Share with a friend Election Day is less than a month away, and while most of the attention is on the candidates, there’s another important question waiting for Michigan voters on the ballot. Every 16 years, Michiganders get to decide whether to hold a constitutional convention, or “con-con,”…

Inside: Marathons, film festivals, and frights Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to your weekly rundown of the best weekend events around Michigan. Highlights include marathons in both of the state’s biggest cities, a film festival Up North, and some opportunities to get your scary on. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions!…

Plus: Wildfires burn in UP Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, With the cost of just about everything going up, including gas, even a simple road trip to explore Michigan can feel like a splurge. But you might be surprised by just how many Michigan destinations you can visit with only one tank of gas,…

Plus: The Porkies want the sign back Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, October in Lansing is basically an open invitation to embrace everything fall has to offer. To see how seriously the city takes the season, look no further than the giant jack-o’-lanterns that adorn downtown. From apple cider, crunchy leaves, pumpkin-spiced treats, and,…

Inside: Apple cider, art, and Vikings, too Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to another roundup of fall festivities taking place this weekend across Michigan. Highlights this time around include a festival celebrating Viking history, a hot cider-themed half marathon in Lansing, and art in Ann Arbor. As always, I’d love to hear your…

(With a catch) Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Most people agree that their wages don’t keep up with the cost of living (a whopping 93% of workers said so in a recent survey). So, imagine going back to the early 20th century, when wages were even lower, and a company suddenly announced it would…

Plus: Most Michigan juniors not college-ready Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Many towns have that one store that’s unlike anything else around, and I’m not just talking about locally, but unlike any store of its kind. In Lansing, that honor falls to Preuss Pets. From a river winding through the store and a school…

Plus: Nurse faces charges after helping man flee ICE Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add The ’Gander as a preferred news source on Google. Fellow Michigander, Now that we’ve reached October, it’s time to turn up the dial on the spookiness, and Michigan has no shortage of it if you know…

Inside: Fall celebrations, spooky fun, and more Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add The ’Gander as a preferred news source on Google. Fellow Michigander, October is starting off with a bang in Michigan with loads of fall fun across the state this weekend. Highlights include fall celebrations, fudge Up North, and…

Plus: Toddler brings gun to daycare Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add The ’Gander as a preferred news source on Google. Fellow Michigander, There are a lot of reasons why so many people fall in love with northern Michigan. Between the sand dunes and gorgeous freshwater views, the region has a…