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14 weekend events to celebrate spring in Michigan
Inside: Tree planting, a beer festival, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve got a great lineup of things to do this weekend, with events ranging from a tree planting festival to a beer festival, a printmaking fair, and much more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of…
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Went to buy weed drinks. Found something else
This wasn’t supposed to be a story. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Last week, I picked up a handful of cannabis drinks for what I thought would be a quick taste test. It didn’t stay that simple for long. What I found sent me down a rabbit hole that completely changed how I think…
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Michigan’s tourism industry scrambles to find seasonal help
Plus: Last-minute 4/20 deals Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan is gearing up for another busy tourism season, with millions of visitors expected across the state. But places like Mackinac Island are facing a familiar challenge: not enough workers to keep up with demand. Now, businesses are scrambling to fill critical roles. Today, we’re…
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10 celebrities who went to college in Michigan
Plus: Pentagon officials reportedly ask automakers for help with weapons Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Hollywood might feel far from Michigan, but a surprising number of stars got their start right here, with schools like the University of Michigan and Central Michigan University helping to shape their future. Today, The ‘Gander’s Sophie Boudreau puts…
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Will Michiganders’ utility bills ever stop climbing?
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Your electric bill is about to go up again, and it’ll probably go up again soon after that. That’s because of a system in Michigan that critics say is broken, with regulators signing off on continuous rate increases while customers have no alternative.…
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12 Michigan events you won’t want to miss this weekend
Plus: Earth Day events, spring celebrations, and even alpacas Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There are some really unique events to take part in this weekend, with highlights including an alpaca festival in West Michigan, a fairy festival, and plenty of spring and Earth Day festivities. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions!…
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Are any Michigan 420 deals actually worth it?
A few of these deals are actually insane. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s a packed week—and not just because 420 is approaching. In this week’s edition, you’ll find a statewide roundup of the best dispensary deals worth chasing, the latest batch of cannabis headlines from across Michigan, a new strain that’s getting some…
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A guide to Tulip Time 2026 in Holland, Michigan
Plus: More than a million convictions cleared under ‘clean slate’ law Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Spring in Michigan means one thing: millions of tulips are about to bloom in Holland. That’s right. West Michigan’s beloved Tulip Time is back, bringing parades, Dutch dancers, and plenty of flower-filled photo ops. If it’s your first…
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10 ways to help clean up Michigan this Earth Day
Plus: What is Michigan’s state dish? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As Michiganders, one of the things we’re most proud of is our state’s incredible natural beauty, and with Earth Day right around the corner, this is the perfect time to help keep it that way. Luckily, volunteer cleanups are happening all over the…
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Why Michigan is called the ‘Buckle of the Euchre Belt’
Plus: A book lover’s guide to Detroit Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I have to confess: Even though I’ve lived in Michigan for over a decade, I still don’t know how to play euchre (much to the dismay of my Michigan-native wife and her family). But even I know that euchre is much more…
