Gander News of the Day

Inside: Holiday markets, dinosaurs, and last-chance events Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Here’s your rundown of hand-picked Michigan events for this weekend. Our lineup includes a holiday market at the UP State Fairgrounds, a prehistoric winter celebration where dinosaurs come alive, and a last chance to check out several holiday celebrations across the state.…

Plus: Ford backpedals on EVs Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Rent hunting is pretty much always a stressful experience, with the most anxiety-inducing prospect likely to be the price tag on your new lease. Because experts agree that winter is generally the best season for renting if you’re trying to get the best deal,…

Plus: Would you support a data center in your community? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s easy to understand that any act of gun violence takes an immediate toll on the community where it happens: Death, injuries, and mental trauma, to name just a few. But a recently released study from the University of…

Plus: 12 best cut-your-own tree farms in Michigan Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I’m willing to bet you’ve never read anything like this: a Michigan man died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor who was unknowingly infected. It’s a case so rare it triggered a multistate CDC investigation.  Today, we’ll…

Inside: Late-night shopping, Chanukah lighting, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to another edition of our hand-picked Michigan events for this weekend. Highlights include late-night shopping in Kalamazoo, a menorah lighting in Grand Rapids to kick off Chanukah, and much more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know…

Plus: Officials stress caution following ice deaths Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, With another round of heavy snow and freezing rain set to hit Michigan this week, it’s the perfect time to embrace hygge. At this point, you’re probably asking yourself, “What in the world is hygge?” Hygge—pronounced hoo-gah—is a Danish word for that…

Plus: DTE expects approval of Saline data center plan Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A new study finds Upper Peninsula residents are sharply divided over wolves, with a majority favoring lower populations due to concerns about deer, livestock, and safety. But researchers say support for reductions drops significantly when people understand wolves’ ecological role.…

Inside: Why giving back feels good and how Michiganders give back Support Fellow Michigander, A group of my friends and I have been doing a Secret Santa annually for years now. It’s one of my favorite holiday events, and I’ve gotten some gifts I still treasure to this day. But my favorite thing from all…

Plus: Detroit unveils RoboCop statue Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve made it to that time of year when the temperatures nosedive, and that blistering cold makes it all too easy to retreat under a blanket until spring comes around. But as The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie reminds us, there’s actually a ton to do…

Inside: Christmas parades, Krampusnacht, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’re looking for what to do this weekend in Michigan, look no further. From Detroit to the UP, we’ve got the details on what’s happening. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of an upcoming event you’d like…