Gander News of the Day

Plus: Gas prices in MI jump most in nation Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Having grown up on the slightly more impersonal West Coast, one of my favorite parts of being a Michigander is seeing how we show up for each other—from neighbors helping each other get unstuck in the snow to communities coming…

Plus: Isle Royale wolf population rebounds Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Memorial Day is almost here, and there’s no more Michigan way to kick off summer than a trip to one of our Great Lakes. And today, it’s east vs. west as The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie compares Lake Michigan and Lake Huron to see…

Plus: Michigan House approves budget Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s food scene is blowing up online, with local restaurants going viral on TikTok and beyond. And there’s a reason these restaurants are getting so much attention, from the great food, to great stories, and more. Today, The ’Gander’s Dorothy Scott is rounding up…

Inside: Tree planting, a beer festival, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve got a great lineup of things to do this weekend, with events ranging from a tree planting festival to a beer festival, a printmaking fair, and much more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of…

Plus: Last-minute 4/20 deals Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan is gearing up for another busy tourism season, with millions of visitors expected across the state. But places like Mackinac Island are facing a familiar challenge: not enough workers to keep up with demand. Now, businesses are scrambling to fill critical roles. Today, we’re…

Plus: Pentagon officials reportedly ask automakers for help with weapons Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Hollywood might feel far from Michigan, but a surprising number of stars got their start right here, with schools like the University of Michigan and Central Michigan University helping to shape their future. Today, The ‘Gander’s Sophie Boudreau puts…

Plus: Earth Day events, spring celebrations, and even alpacas Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There are some really unique events to take part in this weekend, with highlights including an alpaca festival in West Michigan, a fairy festival, and plenty of spring and Earth Day festivities. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions!…

Plus: More than a million convictions cleared under ‘clean slate’ law Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Spring in Michigan means one thing: millions of tulips are about to bloom in Holland. That’s right. West Michigan’s beloved Tulip Time is back, bringing parades, Dutch dancers, and plenty of flower-filled photo ops. If it’s your first…

Plus: What is Michigan’s state dish? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As Michiganders, one of the things we’re most proud of is our state’s incredible natural beauty, and with Earth Day right around the corner, this is the perfect time to help keep it that way. Luckily, volunteer cleanups are happening all over the…

Plus: A book lover’s guide to Detroit Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I have to confess: Even though I’ve lived in Michigan for over a decade, I still don’t know how to play euchre (much to the dismay of my Michigan-native wife and her family). But even I know that euchre is much more…