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The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald still resonates 50 years later
Plus: Lawmakers consider banning ICE from schools Fellow Michigander, Today marks 50 years since the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the most famous shipwreck in Great Lakes history. When the massive freighter went down during a fierce storm on Nov. 10, 1975, all 29 crew members were lost. The moment would forever be immortalized by…
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Your guide to Native American Heritage Month in Michigan
Plus: Lawmakers introduce bills to curb elder exploitation Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, November is Native American Heritage Month. It’s a time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country. Here in Michigan, that story runs deep. The state is the ancestral homeland of several tribes whose presence predates…
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The dumb reason Michiganders are paying more for coffee
Plus: Judge orders Trump to pay November SNAP benefits Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Turns out Michiganders drink more coffee than anyone else in the country, about two and a half cups a day. But lately, you might’ve noticed that caffeine fix has been hitting your wallet harder than usual. It’s not just inflation—it’s…
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MAP: 15 Michigan events this weekend
Plus: Detroit elects its first woman mayor Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As the cold creeps into Michigan, our weekend events begin to ebb and flow. Nevertheless, there’s always something to do in the Mitten! This week’s highlights include a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald in Detroit,…
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Michigan dispensary busted giving away free weed under a fake name
They thought nobody would notice. {if profile.vars.rh_reflink_10} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, It’s been one of those weeks where the weed scene feels more like a TV show than an industry. There’s a dispensary under fire for giving away free weed under a fake name. Another owner was…
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26 quirky things to do in Kalamazoo
Plus: SNAP funding remains unclear, says AG Nessel Fellow Michigander, Think you’ve seen everything Kalamazoo has to offer? Think again. From a “school” where alligators learn their names to a hidden garden where you can rent your own private hot tub, Kalamazoo’s got no shortage of offbeat adventures. Today, The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie rounds up…
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New book explores how Mackinac Island became a tourist paradise
Plus: Election Day is tomorrow Fellow Michigander, Mackinac Island is arguably Michigan’s most famous tourist destination, but how did it earn that title? Horse-drawn carriages, fudge-scented streets, and ferry rides across the Straits are part of what make Mackinac Island feel timeless. But as historian Frank Boles explores in his new book, the island’s path…
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Why Michigan’s 10-cent beverage returns are on the decline
Plus: The best cider mills, according to readers Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Happy Halloween! I hope you have a scary good time. If you’re looking for something to do today or this weekend, I recommend checking out our map of events. Now, on to today’s story: When most people hear “Coney Island,” they…
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Big Tech’s next target: Michigan’s small towns
Plus: AG Nessel joins SNAP lawsuit Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, When people talk about the issues surrounding artificial intelligence these days, much of the conversation tends to focus on cheating in academia and job loss. But in some parts of Michigan, the conversation is getting a lot more personal. From Ann Arbor to…
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MAP: 19 Michigan events this Halloweekend
Plus: MI lawmakers try to save SNAP Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Does it get any better than Halloween landing on a Friday? I think not. Unsurprisingly, this week’s list features loads of Halloween celebrations taking place around the state. Other highlights include horse riding along Lake Michigan, a storytelling festival, and an anime…
