Gander News of the Day

Plus: Gov. Whitmer announces father’s death Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Every family knows that deciding what to eat for dinner is one of the hardest decisions of the day. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone streamlined that choice for you?  A few years back, my wife and I trialed some of those online…

Plus: Give us your winter survival tips Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I can’t be the only Michigander experiencing whiplash right now. Trump administration officials say Saturday’s killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis was justified because he was carrying a gun. But I seem to remember when President Donald Trump praised armed protesters who…

Plus: School cellphone ban heads to Whitmer for signature Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s no other way to put it, today’s cold is on another level. While this newsletter is often focused on encouraging everyone to get outside and make the most of Michigan, even in the wintertime, today is the exception. Stay…

Inside: Winter festivals, spicy food, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This weekend’s weather might not be the most ideal for outdoor activities. But if you’re feeling brave, there’s still plenty to do across Michigan. Highlights include a massive Finnish winter festival in the UP, a spicy food festival in Grand Rapids, and…

Plus: Highway reopens after 100-car pileup Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Like many dogs, my boy Luke loves the snow, and he’d happily spend hours rolling in it and chasing snowballs. This can be particularly frustrating for me during these cold winter nights when I have to wait what feels like an eternity at…

Plus: Is Michigan’s minimum wage enough to live off of? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, People often forget that the same lakes, cliffs, and waterfalls Michiganders flock to all summer don’t disappear once the snow falls. They’re still out there, just frozen, quieter, and—best of all—a lot less busy. Today, The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie…

Inside: Detroit Auto Show, ice sculptures, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’re looking for what to do this long weekend, we’ve got your back. Highlights include the Detroit Auto Show, the opening of a new special exhibit at the Michigan History Center (with free entry to boot), as well as an…

Plus: Gilchrist ends bid for governor Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan is a car state through and through. It’s in our DNA, baked into our history and our highways. Michiganders are drivers. That’s just how it is, for better or worse. But I think most of us would be willing to admit there…

Plus: Why this city is putting cameras on school bus stop signs Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The year might just be getting started, and while it’s cold now, every Michigander knows festival season is just a few short months away. Today, The ’Gander’s Britteny Dee brings us a roundup of 19 spring and…

Inside: A massive winter festival, dog sledding, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve got fewer events than usual on this week’s list (probably since everyone is still getting into the flow of the new year after the holidays). But the events we’ve included are really special. Highlights include the largest free winter…