Gander News of the Day

What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Dear Gander reader, We’re always looking to make this newsletter better. Whether it’s helping you plan your week, understand local issues, or simply feel more connected to Michigan, we want to know: What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Take…

Plus: a Michigan State professor enters Democratic primary for US Rep. Tom Barrett’s seat {if profile.vars.rh_reflink} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, From eerie urban legends to long-abandoned buildings with peculiar histories, our state is no stranger to the mystical and mysterious. In fact, Michigan is home to more…

We asked, you answered. {if profile.vars.rh_reflink} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, A few weeks back, I asked ’Ganders to spill the sunscreen on their favorite Michigan beaches—and wow, did you all deliver. This list is loaded with local-approved gems and off-the-beaten-path spots, so if you’re expecting the usual…

Plus: Your guide to the Saginaw Bay Birding Trail. {if profile.vars.rh_reflink} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, If you’ve ever lost an entire afternoon yelling at “House Hunters,” you’re not alone—The ’Gander’s Sophie Boudreau gets it. The urge to binge-watch can be especially strong when a Michigan home pops…

{if profile.vars.rh_reflink} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, If you’ve lived in Michigan your whole life and have never had the pleasure of dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant, there’s likely a very good reason for that—none exist in the state. Today, we’ll let you in on the reason for…

{if profile.vars.rh_reflink} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, Whether you’re a lifelong Michigander or a newcomer to the Mitten, you might find yourself itching for a change—or just a little more change in your pocket.  Luckily for you, there are plenty of affordable places to live in Michigan on…

Plus: Could driver’s ed come back to Michigan’s public schools? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan has an incredible beer scene, with some of the best breweries in the US. And with 2023 behind us, we’ve compiled the best beer releases of the past year. Whether you prefer indulging in an IPA or sipping…

Plus: Do you think the Lions will make it to the big game? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her sixth State of the State address this week. The annual speech is a chance for the governor to outline wins from last year while laying out her priorities for the year…

Plus: Lions fans broke a record this past weekend. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Are you one of the 48% of US adults who resolved to get fit in the new year? One of the top Google searches at the end of 2023 was for Pilates studios in Detroit—and who are we to stand…

Plus: Get your ice melt ready, snow is on the way. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s been an odd winter so far here in the Mitten, with a lot of us complaining about the lack of snow. Well, it seems Mother Nature has been listening, and she’s bringing the goods—with a vengeance. I’ll…