Gander News of the Day

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…

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…

Inside: Detroit Auto Show, ice sculptures, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’re looking for what to do this long weekend, we’ve got your back. Highlights include the Detroit Auto Show, the opening of a new special exhibit at the Michigan History Center (with free entry to boot), as well as an…

Plus: Gilchrist ends bid for governor Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan is a car state through and through. It’s in our DNA, baked into our history and our highways. Michiganders are drivers. That’s just how it is, for better or worse. But I think most of us would be willing to admit there…

Plus: Why this city is putting cameras on school bus stop signs Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The year might just be getting started, and while it’s cold now, every Michigander knows festival season is just a few short months away. Today, The ’Gander’s Britteny Dee brings us a roundup of 19 spring and…

Inside: A massive winter festival, dog sledding, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve got fewer events than usual on this week’s list (probably since everyone is still getting into the flow of the new year after the holidays). But the events we’ve included are really special. Highlights include the largest free winter…

Plus: Flu is surging in Michigan Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I love checking out the newest restaurants in town. As soon as I hear of a new place opening up, checking out their food moves to the top of my to-do list. And with us just days into the new year, we figured…

Plus: Should MI utilities be banned from political contributions? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’re only five days into 2026, and already a lot has happened. And with the midterms set to take place in November, it’s only going to get wilder from here. But before we get fully into this new year, we…

Inside: Ball drops, bar crawls, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There are literally hundreds of New Year’s events happening across Michigan tomorrow. But if you’re looking for a bit of inspiration for where to celebrate, we’ve got you covered. Our highlights include the famous Traverse City CherryT Ball Drop, massive parties in…