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15 weekend events across MI
Plus: Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to your weekend game plan! This week’s highlights include marathons in two major cities, fall fun, and even a festival dedicated to the humble earthworm. We’re also debuting a new feature this week—a numbered map that shows you the location of each…
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5 facts about Michigan’s most haunted city
Plus: Gov. Whitmer signs roads deal Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’re the kind of person who keeps the Halloween spirit alive all October long, this one’s for you. Michigan’s most haunted city offers more than just ghost stories. From eerie battlefield sites and haunted highways to ghastly walking tours and even a…
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🗞️ How can we make The ‘Gander better for you?
What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Dear reader, The ‘Gander is committed to delivering the news and information that matters most to you and your community. We truly value your readership. As a show of our commitment, we are turning to you to ensure we’re on the right track: We’re…
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6 Michigan food halls with global eats for the whole family
Plus: GR company announces layoffs due to AI Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Let me know if this scenario sounds familiar: It’s Friday, the family is back from work and school, and nobody feels like cooking. So, a restaurant it is! Unfortunately, what should make settling into the evening easier becomes a trial as…
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What does authoritarianism look like?
Plus: Tigers force Game 5 against Mariners Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve been extensively covering the damage that the Trump administration’s policies have caused in Michigan—from losses to medical coverage, more expensive groceries, and much more. But if you’ve read some recent op-eds written by two Michigan Republicans, you might’ve been sold a…
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17 things to do in Michigan this weekend
Plus: Gov. Whitmer signs the state budget Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s finally starting to feel like fall! The air’s crisp, the sweaters are out, and the sudden dip in temperature makes a warm cider sound amazing. This week’s lineup has plenty of ways to embrace the season, including a festival where you…
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13 trails every Michigander should try this fall
Plus: Yes, it finally feels like fall Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I’m a Michigan transplant going on more than a decade now, but if you ask me, there’s one thing Michigan does better than any other state: the fall season. The colors, the crisp air, the smell of bonfires—it makes you want to…
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9 Halloween costumes only Michiganders understand
Plus: How Michiganders give back to their communities {if profile.vars.rh_reflink} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, It’s been a whirlwind week in the news, so I wanted to bring you a couple of lighter features to close out your Friday. First up, one of the best parts of Halloween…
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🍁 The ’Gander’s love letter to fall
Inside: Pumpkin heads, cider mills, and leaf peeping {if profile.vars.rh_reflink} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, This month, I’ve felt like all the news and social media I’ve consumed has taken a toll on me—and I’m probably not the only Michigander who feels that way. Research shows how the…
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7 creepy Michigan facts they don’t teach you in school
Plus: Police catch a crocodile in Bay County {if profile.vars.rh_reflink} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, As Halloween creeps closer, it’s the perfect time to explore the darker side of Michigan’s history. Although they don’t teach you these things at school, our state has more than its fair share…
