Gander News of the Day

Inside: Ice sculptures, chili, and a chocolate walk Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Ice sculptures are big this weekend in Michigan, with multiple competitions across the state. Other highlights include a major snowmobile race in the UP, a women’s expo in our capital city, and a Lunar New Year celebration in Detroit. As always,…

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…

Plus: The groundhog has spoken Share with a friend How we’re reporting on immigration right now Immigration has become one of the most closely watched and emotionally charged issues in the country since President Trump returned to office. We’ve seen an increase in ICE raids, legal battles, protests in Michigan and across the US, and…

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.…

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…

Plus: Gov. Whitmer announces father’s death Share with a friend 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…

Plus: Give us your winter survival tips Share with a friend 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…

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…

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…

Plus: Highway reopens after 100-car pileup Share with a friend 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…