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  • Michigan Lawmaker Supports Death Penalty for Gay People

    Plus: MI man faces felony charges for…mPerks points theft. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Vacations aren’t just for the summer. There are plenty of places for a weekend away in the Mitten during the winter time. Best of all, a lot of them offer discounts during this season. Lucky for you, in today’s newsletter…


  • 19 Ways to Enjoy a Michigan Winter

    Plus: What happens when voters put Democrats in charge of a state government? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Winter has just begun in the Mitten and so far the weather has been… kind of strange, right? December has definitely been out of the norm when it comes to snow, but I’ve lived in Michigan…


  • Meet 10 Local Bands Playing in the Mitten on NYE

    Plus: This MI city is banning leaf blowers. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’re just a week-and-change away from 2024. If you want to kick up your heels to celebrate (or shake off) the past year, we’ve got a dance-ready list of local bands playing NYE gigs in the Mitten down below. 💃🏽 Plus:…


  • 10 Holiday Movies Filmed in Michigan That Will Have You Feeling Festive

    Plus: 700K Michigan families will get tax credit checks in February. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, During these cold December days, not much beats the comfort of settling in with a holiday movie. But we often default to watching the same movies over and over each year. That’s why, for this week’s newsletter, we’re…


  • 7 Must-See Michigan Holiday Light Displays

    Plus: Why MI farmers are calling for more protections against chemical contaminants. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Did you know Christmas trees are a big deal in Michigan? In fact, the state ranks third in the nation for the number of Christmas trees harvested every year. Earlier this month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer even proclaimed…


  • 14 Michigan Small Towns to Spend a Winter’s Day

    Plus: MI’s new reproductive healthcare laws explained. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to December! The change of seasons can be jarring—but it doesn’t have to be bad. In today’s newsletter, we’ve got ideas for embracing winter in Michigan while also keeping seasonal affective disorder at bay. Plus, if you’ve been following the news…


  • That One Time in MI When We Created Little Bavaria

    The story of Frankenmuth, from Zhender’s to Christmastown, USA. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, With Thanksgiving behind us, many people around the state are already in full-on holiday mode, putting up lights and their Christmas trees. And here in Michigan, there’s one place in particular that’s synonymous with the holiday—Frankenmuth. But beyond having such…


  • Skip Black Friday and Support Local MI Businesses This Weekend

    Plus: Keep MI beautiful while shopping at these local businesses. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s hard for small businesses to compete with big box stores—especially on Black Friday. Yet many Michiganders want to support their local shops, while keeping their dollars in their communities. The solution? Small Business Saturday. That’s why this week,…


  • That One Time in MI When We Did WHAT at Thanksgiving?

    Exploring the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in the Mitten. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Happy Thanksgiving week! It’s one of my very favorite times of the year, and I’m grateful that I can spend some of it with you, here, talking about our Mitten State. Today’s trip down memory lane starts in the…