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8 events in Detroit to take your kids to before summer ends
Plus: An iconic beer is finally available in Michigan. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Summer’s not over until the school bell rings. In the spirit of making the most out of August, The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie has rounded up eight family-friendly Detroit events perfect for squeezing in some last-minute memories. Plus: The Alabama home…
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Too high at the fair? We’ve got a survival guide.
The goats are not talking about you. Probably. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This week’s newsletter is a chaotic ride—just like the Gravitron after one too many gummies. Keep scrolling for your unofficial stoner’s guide to surviving the county fair, a surprisingly good vape drop from Mitten Extracts, and the deal of the week…
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A bear was spotted near Lansing, and no, it’s not lost
Plus: What ’Ganders think about school cellphone bans. Share with a friend It’s Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. Fellow Michigander, Why just read about Michigan history when you can time-travel through it? From reimagined 19th-century streets to costumed knights and Civil War reenactors, the Motor City is packed with immersive ways to step into the past.…
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Dana Nessel wants to fix your weed money problem
Plus: Free joints, backyard vibes, and what cannabis can actually do for your health Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s cannabis market might be cooling off, but you’d never know it from all the cash still flying around. With no access to traditional banking, dispensaries have been forced to operate more like trap houses…
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7 MI Republicans vote to help gut health care for Michiganders
Plus: A federally funded health program faces layoffs. Share with a friend It’s Friday, July 25, 2025. Fellow Michigander, Looking for a fun way to beat the heat—without packing floaties, goggles, and a lifeguard-level anxiety kit? Instead of heading to the lake, give your local splash pad a visit. The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie has rounded…
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Is Michigan’s cannabis market on the verge of collapse?
Plus: THC and mushrooms—why not? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Great news for your wallet, terrible news for the industry: Ounces are going for $60, dispensary menus are stacked, and it’s never been easier—or cheaper—to score some quality marijuana. But these deals come at a cost. This week, we’re unpacking the chaotic, oversaturated state…
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The 15 best waterfront restaurants in Michigan, according to locals
Plus: DNR to raise camping fees. Share with a friend It’s Friday, July 18, 2025 Fellow Michigander, What’s better than finding a new favorite restaurant with amazing food? How about when that restaurant includes a killer view of the water? From fresh walleye on the dock in Charlevoix to fried chicken on the Kalamazoo River,…
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It’s 11 p.m. in Michigan. Do you know where your weed is?
It’s time to re-up your stash of Michigan cannabis news. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s a very specific kind of regret that hits around 10 p.m. when your grinder is empty and your local dispensary has already closed up shop for the night. I’ve been there. It sucks. So this week, I did…
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🗞️ Quick question: How’s this newsletter working for you?
What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Dear Gander reader, We’re always looking to make this newsletter better. Whether it’s helping you plan your week, understand local issues, or simply feel more connected to Michigan, we want to know: What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Take…
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11 mystical places in Michigan hiding in plain sight
Plus: a Michigan State professor enters Democratic primary for US Rep. Tom Barrett’s seat Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, From eerie urban legends to long-abandoned buildings with peculiar histories, our state is no stranger to the mystical and mysterious. In fact, Michigan is home to more than its fair share of purportedly haunted or…
