Gander News of the Day

Inside: music, beer, and fireworks, too Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan has a great lineup of events this weekend with food, music, and unique happenings in every corner of the state. Highlights include a massive celebration of Mexican culture in Grand Rapids, a potato festival Up North, blues and BBQ in Metro Detroit,…

Inside: The story of the House of David Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, When you think of Benton Harbor, the southwest Michigan town nestled along Lake Michigan, your mind probably goes to beach days and small-town charm. What you probably don’t think about (but maybe you will now) is the town’s historical ties to…

Plus: Announcing the winner of our Vernors lamp giveaway Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s small towns have a special kind of charm that sets them apart from their big city counterparts, with cozy downtowns filled with unique local shops and plenty of hidden gems. But with precious little free time and a big…

Inside: Oddities, chicken wings, music, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Labor Day weekend is coming up and Michiganders are taking full advantage of the extra day with events all across the state. Highlights this week include a tabletop gaming convention in Grand Rapids, a chicken wing festival in Lansing, and music across…

Plus: Track fall colors in Michigan Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve made it to September, which means fall has almost arrived, and here in Michigan that means cider mills. And although the season technically doesn’t start for another three weeks, plenty of places around the state are already serving up cider and doughnuts.…

Plus: Who is Michigan’s artist? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A Dolly Parton-inspired corn maze in Grand Rapids that was planned before her death has been given new meaning as a memorial to the late American icon ahead of its opening this week. The maze features her signature hair, musical notes, guitar, and more,…

Plus: MI airport introduces self-service baggage Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s unpredictable weather has at least one upside: summer temperatures can stick around well into September (and sometimes even October), giving us a little more time to enjoy dining outdoors. For those not local to the area, you might be surprised to find…

Inside: Food festivals, Polish celebrations, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The last weekend in August is bringing great music, food, and more across Michigan. Highlights this week include a dual taco/mac & cheese food festival in Kalamazoo, Polish celebrations across the state, music in the Lansing region, and more. As always, I’d…

Plus: Is Michigan the least hard-working state? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Labor Day might mark the unofficial end of summer, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had across Michigan that weekend. From the famous Mackinac Bridge Walk to fireworks and festivals, there’s something for everyone. Today, The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie brings…

Plus: Health officials say you can relax around lettuce Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The Poweshiek skipperling was once so abundant across the Midwest that scientists didn’t even bother counting them. Then, its population crashed. By 2022, just nine were counted across the United States. Now, an ambitious conservation effort in Michigan is working…