Gander News of the Day

Plus: 12 best cut-your-own tree farms in Michigan Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I’m willing to bet you’ve never read anything like this: a Michigan man died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor who was unknowingly infected. It’s a case so rare it triggered a multistate CDC investigation.  Today, we’ll…

Inside: Late-night shopping, Chanukah lighting, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to another edition of our hand-picked Michigan events for this weekend. Highlights include late-night shopping in Kalamazoo, a menorah lighting in Grand Rapids to kick off Chanukah, and much more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know…

Plus: Officials stress caution following ice deaths Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, With another round of heavy snow and freezing rain set to hit Michigan this week, it’s the perfect time to embrace hygge. At this point, you’re probably asking yourself, “What in the world is hygge?” Hygge—pronounced hoo-gah—is a Danish word for that…

Plus: DTE expects approval of Saline data center plan Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A new study finds Upper Peninsula residents are sharply divided over wolves, with a majority favoring lower populations due to concerns about deer, livestock, and safety. But researchers say support for reductions drops significantly when people understand wolves’ ecological role.…

Inside: Why giving back feels good and how Michiganders give back Support Fellow Michigander, A group of my friends and I have been doing a Secret Santa annually for years now. It’s one of my favorite holiday events, and I’ve gotten some gifts I still treasure to this day. But my favorite thing from all…

Plus: Detroit unveils RoboCop statue Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve made it to that time of year when the temperatures nosedive, and that blistering cold makes it all too easy to retreat under a blanket until spring comes around. But as The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie reminds us, there’s actually a ton to do…

Inside: Christmas parades, Krampusnacht, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’re looking for what to do this weekend in Michigan, look no further. From Detroit to the UP, we’ve got the details on what’s happening. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of an upcoming event you’d like…

Plus: This MI zoo welcomed 3 lion cubs Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, December’s here, and the Christmas hits are unavoidable at the grocery store, which can only mean one thing: it’s officially go time to start getting presents. Michigan’s holiday shopping season is in full swing, and there’s no better way to get…

Plus: Another round of snow is on the way Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I still remember one particular morning during my first Michigan winter when I had to drive to work early in the snow. I was still unfamiliar with the intricacies of handling a car in the snow, and as I was…

Inside: Detroit’s Thanksgiving parade, light shows, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Our holiday events are truly ramping up now, with light displays, tree lightings, and markets all across the state. Other big highlights include Detroit’s Thanksgiving Parade. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of an upcoming event…