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Plus: MI lawmakers try to save SNAP Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Does it get any better than Halloween landing on a Friday? I think not. Unsurprisingly, this week’s list features loads of Halloween celebrations taking place around the state. Other highlights include horse riding along Lake Michigan, a storytelling festival, and an anime…

Plus: Northern MI cleans out its timber Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, When you think of Michigan’s culinary staples, there are probably a few things that come to mind, like Detroit-style pizza, Vernors pop, and pasties. But here’s something you might not know—our state is also home to a thriving, globally recognized wine scene.…

Plus: MI International Speedway hosts Halloween light show Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, More than one million Michiganders could soon see their food assistance put on hold right before the holidays. The ongoing government shutdown has caused federal agencies to order a pause in November SNAP benefits, leaving families anxious about how they’ll put…

Plus: The federal shutdown hits SNAP Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Thanksgiving in Michigan hits a little different—the mashed potatoes, the gravy, the pumpkin pie…and, of course, watching the Lions. This year’s showdown against the Packers is shaping up to be one for the books, and whether you’re hosting family, friends, or a full-on…

Plus: What is an oligarchy? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We spend a lot of time here calling out political BS, and this story is definitely up there among the most frustrating. Two of Michigan’s Republican congressmen who voted for President Donald Trump’s massive tax law are about to get a nice payday from…

Plus: The federal shutdown hits MI programs Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Get ready for a spooky good time this weekend, as the fun times include a massive Halloween party in Grand Rapids, A haunted museum tour in northern Michigan, and much more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know…

Plus: Another round of rain comes to MI Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Nearly three-quarters of Michigan high schoolers aren’t considered ready for college, new data shows, and experts say the problem goes far beyond test scores.  From pandemic learning loss to decades of underfunding, read on to learn the mix of factors fueling…

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Plus: Amtrak service proposed for Michigan Central Station Share with a friend It’s Friday, October 17, 2025. Fellow Michigander, We’re just past the halfway point in October, which means the Halloween fun is really ramping up. And if you’re the kind of person who thinks “fun” means getting chased by a chainsaw-wielding clown through a…

Plus: A wet weekend ahead Share with a friend It’s Thursday, October 16, 2025. Fellow Michigander, Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, this week got personal for thousands of Michiganders who were forced to continue working despite not getting paid. Now, they need to figure out how to make rent and afford food on top…