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That one time in Michigan when the Dogman became real
… or did he? Support our work Fellow Michigander, In honor of the Halloween season, we’re taking a look at one of Michigan’s most well-known legends. Have you ever pulled a fact out of thin air, only to be astonished when that fact turned out to be correct? Well, the subject of today’s story must…
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What to know about Michigan’s #1 fall driving hazard
Plus: Let’s hear your scary stories Support our work Fellow Michigander, Fall in Michigan has a lot going for it: colorful leaves, crisp weather that’s a good amount of chilly but not quite too cold, and some of the best holidays (I’m partial to Halloween). It’s all of these things that make it my favorite…
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A brief message on voting in MI
Early voting kicks off today Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The general election is still several days away, but you can make your voice heard right now because early voting has officially kicked off in Michigan. If you’ve never done it before, early voting works just the same as voting on Election Day: Head…
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This UP tourist stop is for sale
Plus: Study finds thousands of oil spills in the Great Lakes Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’ve ever taken a trip Up North, there’s a very good chance you’ll know this iconic stop. Even if you’ve never actually visited, it’s impossible to miss when driving up Interstate 75. I’m talking about Castle Rock. …
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5 things to know about Proposal 1 and 2
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, When you get to the bottom of your ballot this November, make sure to flip it over. Two proposals could significantly affect Michigan’s future, and they’re easy to overlook. One asks whether to open up the state Constitution for a possible rewrite, while…
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16 MI weekend events you need to see
Inside: Fall festivals, paddleboarding witches, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This weekend’s shaping up to be full of great things to do across Michigan, with highlights including a 5k where you avoid zombies in Grand Rapids, paddle boarding witches in Traverse City, and plenty of fall festivities. As always, I’d love to…
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Everything Michigan stoners need to know before Election Day
Is it possible to vote without talking to a single human being? Fellow Michigander, I’ve been writing this newsletter for years now, and I’ve never asked you to do much homework. This week, I’m making an exception. Election Day is Nov. 3. So, I put together the official stoner’s guide to Michigan’s 2026 election. It…
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That one time in Michigan when we saw visitors in the sky
Inside: One of the state’s most enduring mysteries Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As we near Halloween, it’s the perfect time to dig into some of Michigan’s strange tales, of which the state has no shortage. And few are quite as out of this world as the UFO sightings that swept across the state…
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Why you should clear fallen leaves off your car
Plus: DNR traces source of UP wildfires Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Fall in Michigan means crisp air and beautiful, colorful leaves, but when they fall, they need to go somewhere, and often they end up on top of your car. What you might not know is that the longer they linger, the bigger…
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What to know about MI’s ‘con-con’ proposal
Inside: Get caught up on Proposal 1 Share with a friend Election Day is less than a month away, and while most of the attention is on the candidates, there’s another important question waiting for Michigan voters on the ballot. Every 16 years, Michiganders get to decide whether to hold a constitutional convention, or “con-con,”…
