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Plus: University moves forward with data center Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Before the era of massive cruise ships dominating the seas, Michiganders boarded elegant steamships across the Great Lakes—and many of the most famous ones were designed by one man. His name was Frank E. Kirby, and despite shaping Great Lakes history with…

Plus: Illegal fireworks seized before the Fourth Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We might not agree on everything as Americans, especially in these current times. But one thing I believe is worth everyone’s admiration is that our (relatively) young country is about to reach the milestone of a quarter of a millennium. Michigan is…

Inside: The best events across the state Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Whether you want a weekend filled with music or eating a bunch of great food, this week’s lineup has something for you. Highlights include a taco and tequila festival in Grand Rapids, live music in the Upper Peninsula, and a massive carnival…

Plus: See if your grocery deals are actual deals Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, When historic flooding swept through northern Michigan this spring, many homeowners discovered something alarming: they had little or no flood insurance to help cover the damage. And in a lot of cases, that’s because they didn’t even know they needed…

Plus: Dusty May leaving U of M Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, When most people think of fireworks, their mind probably goes to the Fourth of July. But here in Michigan, there’s one fireworks event that happens before the holiday that’s arguably even more iconic. I’m talking about Detroit’s Ford Fireworks. For nearly seven…

Plus: possible asbestos-containing toys sold in Michigan Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve all heard the one about Michigan’s never-ending construction season. Or how orange cones should be our state flower. So, I hate to be the one to tell you that rising costs and inflation might make our never-ending construction season feel even…

Inside: Juneteenth celebrations, community carnivals, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to your weekly roundup of the best weekend events Michigan has to offer. Our highlights this week include Juneteenth celebrations across the state, community carnivals, food, music, and more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of…

Plus: Michigan’s highest point to become an old-growth forest Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, One of the best parts of summer is all the delicious berries that come into season. But I’m not talking about just grabbing a carton at the grocery store. If you’ve never spent a day wandering the rows of a…

Plus: 3 tornadoes confirmed from last week’s storms Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, In a time when Americans seem to agree on very little politically, a new Michigan poll found broad support from both sides of the aisle on this one issue: limiting corporate money in elections. Today, we have more on a ballot initiative…

Plus: Thousands without power following storms Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Live music and summer go hand in hand, but enjoying a great concert doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, as The ’Gander’s Sophie Boudreau has found, it doesn’t have to cost anything at all. From Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island, she’s…