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🏖️ Special edition: Michigan’s 9 best beaches, according to you
We asked, you answered. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A few weeks back, I asked ’Ganders to spill the sunscreen on their favorite Michigan beaches—and wow, did you all deliver. This list is loaded with local-approved gems and off-the-beaten-path spots, so if you’re expecting the usual overcrowded tourist traps, think again. Whether you’re into…
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6 strange, spectacular Michigan homes featured on HGTV
Plus: Your guide to the Saginaw Bay Birding Trail. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’ve ever lost an entire afternoon yelling at “House Hunters,” you’re not alone—The ’Gander’s Sophie Boudreau gets it. The urge to binge-watch can be especially strong when a Michigan home pops up on screen. Today, Sophie brings us a…
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10 MI Restaurants that deserve a Michelin Star
Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’ve lived in Michigan your whole life and have never had the pleasure of dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant, there’s likely a very good reason for that—none exist in the state. Today, we’ll let you in on the reason for that, as well as our list of 10…
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The 6 Cheapest Places to Live in MI
Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Whether you’re a lifelong Michigander or a newcomer to the Mitten, you might find yourself itching for a change—or just a little more change in your pocket. Luckily for you, there are plenty of affordable places to live in Michigan on an average salary, including locations where the cost…
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🍺 Michigan’s Best Beers of 2023
Plus: Could driver’s ed come back to Michigan’s public schools? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan has an incredible beer scene, with some of the best breweries in the US. And with 2023 behind us, we’ve compiled the best beer releases of the past year. Whether you prefer indulging in an IPA or sipping…
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5 Things You Need to Know From Whitmer’s State of the State Address
Plus: Do you think the Lions will make it to the big game? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her sixth State of the State address this week. The annual speech is a chance for the governor to outline wins from last year while laying out her priorities for the year…
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How After-School Programs Are Changing the Lives of MI Students
Plus: Lions fans broke a record this past weekend. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Are you one of the 48% of US adults who resolved to get fit in the new year? One of the top Google searches at the end of 2023 was for Pilates studios in Detroit—and who are we to stand…
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Michigan’s Can’t-Miss Festivals, Shows, and Events in 2024
Plus: Get your ice melt ready, snow is on the way. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s been an odd winter so far here in the Mitten, with a lot of us complaining about the lack of snow. Well, it seems Mother Nature has been listening, and she’s bringing the goods—with a vengeance. I’ll…
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Michigan Lawmaker Supports Death Penalty for Gay People
Plus: MI man faces felony charges for…mPerks points theft. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Vacations aren’t just for the summer. There are plenty of places for a weekend away in the Mitten during the winter time. Best of all, a lot of them offer discounts during this season. Lucky for you, in today’s newsletter…
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19 Ways to Enjoy a Michigan Winter
Plus: What happens when voters put Democrats in charge of a state government? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Winter has just begun in the Mitten and so far the weather has been… kind of strange, right? December has definitely been out of the norm when it comes to snow, but I’ve lived in Michigan…
