Gander News of the Day

Inside: St. Paddy’s parades, comedy shows, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’re in for a fun one as St. Patrick’s celebrations abound this weekend across Michigan. Other highlights include a comedy festival in Grand Rapids, a celebration of Rosie the Riveter in Lansing, and much more. As always, I’d love to hear…

Plus: See where tornadoes have struck in Michigan Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’re starting to see the first signs of spring here in Michigan. And while some aspects haven’t been all that welcome recently, one thing most people are always looking forward to is the blooming of our state’s beautiful wildflowers. To get…

Plus: Do you support permitless concealed carry? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michiganders were left shocked and caught off guard Friday after tornadoes tore through southwest Michigan, despite a relatively low predicted chance of severe weather that day. The storm left a trail of destruction that included deaths, injuries, and heavily damaged buildings. Those…

Plus: ‘I Voted’ sticker contest returns Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If your dog hears the word “walk” and loses their mind, you’re not alone. But sometimes that walk you’ve done a hundred times around the block gets stale. Maybe you’d rather take that leash off and explore one of the countless dog parks…

Inside: Mountain parties, a lumberjack festival, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to your weekend plans. Our highlights include parties all across northern Michigan, a lumberjack festival in Lansing, and a women’s expo in Grand Rapids. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of an upcoming event you’d…

Plus: Michiganders are paying more for nursing homes Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, For many dog owners, their pup’s breed can mean higher insurance premiums or even losing coverage altogether. But here in Michigan, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou wants to change that. She’s reintroduced a bill that would ban home insurers from denying, canceling,…

Help today, your voice matters to us Dear reader, This survey will close end-of-day, Monday, March 2, 2026 The ‘Gander is surveying our readers to inform our work for 2026.  Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about who we’re reaching—and how we can serve you better. Whether you’re new…

Plus: Stellantis skips profit-sharing checks for workers Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As the weather warms up, my family and I love going to new museums. But we know that not every exhibit is exactly kid-approved. Luckily, The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie has done the legwork for us. Today, she’s bringing us a roundup of…

Inside: A Nordic festival, a human Hungry Hippo tournament, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Here’s your highlight of weekend events across the state worth leaving the house (and taking a long drive) for. This week’s highlights include a BBQ and mac & cheese festival in Battle Creek, a Nordic festival in mid-Michigan,…

Plus: Find Flock cameras near you Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Labor reform and Michigan have long gone hand in hand. While much of that legacy is tied to the rise of the United Auto Workers, whose organizing efforts in the 1930s helped define modern union power nationwide, that’s just one part of the…