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These viral animals from Michigan will turn your day around
Plus: Communities push back against data centers Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I’m not really into social media. You’d be hard-pressed to find me scrolling through TikTok or Instagram for anything that’s not work-related, with one big exception: animal videos. They’re like my kryptonite, and I’ve often found myself going down a rabbit hole…
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Michigan is the last state without a septic code. Could that change?
Plus: The groundhog has spoken Fellow Michigander, Believe it or not, Michigan is the only US state without a mandatory statewide sanitary code for the installation, maintenance, and inspection of septic systems. But Michigan could soon close that public health gap, as lawmakers consider a septic code to better regulate and inspect the 1.3 million…
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Will this machine revolutionize Michigan’s bottle returns?
Plus: Your winter survival tips for newcomers Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A few months back, we shared news of a study that found Michigan’s once-famous bottle and can deposit redemption rates had declined sharply since the coronavirus pandemic. And it became one of the most talked-about topics we’ve ever had in this newsletter.…
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13 Michigan weekend events to make winter worthwhile
Inside: Winter festivals, spicy food, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We might still be in the throes of winter, but at least things are warming up, relatively speaking. And this weekend, there are plenty of ways to embrace the chill. Our picks include an auto show in Grand Rapids, festivals highlighting Michigan’s…
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The best local meal kit services in Michigan
Plus: Gov. Whitmer announces father’s death Fellow Michigander, Every family knows that deciding what to eat for dinner is one of the hardest decisions of the day. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone streamlined that choice for you? A few years back, my wife and I trialed some of those online meal kit services, but…
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No on DHS funding, Michigan senators say
Plus: Give us your winter survival tips Fellow Michigander, I can’t be the only Michigander experiencing whiplash right now. Trump administration officials say Saturday’s killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis was justified because he was carrying a gun. But I seem to remember when President Donald Trump praised armed protesters who stormed the Michigan Capitol…
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9 Michigan world records you might not know about
Plus: School cellphone ban heads to Whitmer for signature Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s no other way to put it, today’s cold is on another level. While this newsletter is often focused on encouraging everyone to get outside and make the most of Michigan, even in the wintertime, today is the exception. Stay…
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10 weekend events across Michigan
Inside: Winter festivals, spicy food, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This weekend’s weather might not be the most ideal for outdoor activities. But if you’re feeling brave, there’s still plenty to do across Michigan. Highlights include a massive Finnish winter festival in the UP, a spicy food festival in Grand Rapids, and…
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More cold coming to Michigan. Here’s what to expect
Plus: Highway reopens after 100-car pileup Fellow Michigander, Like many dogs, my boy Luke loves the snow, and he’d happily spend hours rolling in it and chasing snowballs. This can be particularly frustrating for me during these cold winter nights when I have to wait what feels like an eternity at bedtime until I can…
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Michigan House passes bill to ban cell phones in classrooms
Plus: Is Michigan’s minimum wage enough to live off of? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, People often forget that the same lakes, cliffs, and waterfalls Michiganders flock to all summer don’t disappear once the snow falls. They’re still out there, just frozen, quieter, and—best of all—a lot less busy. Today, The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie…
