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Michigan’s 7 most heartwarming news stories of 2025
Plus: Why this city is putting cameras on school bus stop signs Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s been a heavy year for headlines, but Michiganders still delivered plenty of moments worth smiling about. From small acts of kindness to big-hearted gestures that went viral, The ’Gander’s Sophie Boudreau has rounded up seven heartwarming…
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16 events this weekend in Michigan
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.…
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What do Trump’s weed plans mean for Michigan stoners?
It’s time to re-up your stash of Michigan cannabis news. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s been a weird week in weed. The feds are making noise about cannabis reform, Michigan cannabis prices are at one of their lowest points on record, industry groups are gearing up for another legal fight with the state,…
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The 8 cheapest Michigan cities for renters
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,…
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Gun violence may raise heart attack risk, Michigan study shows
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…
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A Michigan man died of rabies after a kidney transplant. Here’s what happened.
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…
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Map: 11 Michigan events this weekend
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…
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Michigan’s ultimate stoner stocking stuffers?
Does anyone else think this pipe looks like a Cybertruck? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The holiday season has arrived and so has our annual MichiGanja holiday gift guide. This edition was built by actually testing the products—instead of relying on dispensary marketing hype or whatever your cousin’s budtender told him last week. Whether…
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The Danish secret to enjoying Michigan winters
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…
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🐺 Yoopers split on public attitudes toward wolves
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.…
