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15 can’t-miss events across Michigan this weekend
Inside: Tulip Time, Cinco de Mayo, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This weekend is perfect for getting out and experiencing everything the state has to offer (just bring along a jacket). Highlights include the kick-off to the world-famous Tulip Time festival, along with Cinco de Mayo festivities across the state, and much…
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Feds finally figure out weed isn’t heroin
Plus a pretty good reason to take a road trip to New Buffalo next month. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The federal government is making history on weed. Meanwhile, I’ve been in the woods looking for mushrooms. One of those things matters more than the other. I’ll let you decide which. This week’s newsletter…
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10 pay-it-forward restaurants in Michigan
Plus: Gas prices in MI jump most in nation Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Having grown up on the slightly more impersonal West Coast, one of my favorite parts of being a Michigander is seeing how we show up for each other—from neighbors helping each other get unstuck in the snow to communities coming…
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Lake Michigan vs. Lake Huron: Which is better on Memorial Day?
Plus: Isle Royale wolf population rebounds Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Memorial Day is almost here, and there’s no more Michigan way to kick off summer than a trip to one of our Great Lakes. And today, it’s east vs. west as The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie compares Lake Michigan and Lake Huron to see…
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7 social media-famous food joints in Michigan
Plus: Michigan House approves budget Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s food scene is blowing up online, with local restaurants going viral on TikTok and beyond. And there’s a reason these restaurants are getting so much attention, from the great food, to great stories, and more. Today, The ’Gander’s Dorothy Scott is rounding up…
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Michigan lawmakers take action to investigate Epstein’s ties to Interlochen
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Immigration arrests in Michigan have surged since President Donald Trump returned to office, but new data shows most people detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement didn’t have criminal convictions. The crackdown is instead sweeping up families and nonviolent immigrants—a far cry from…
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14 weekend events to celebrate spring in Michigan
Inside: Tree planting, a beer festival, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve got a great lineup of things to do this weekend, with events ranging from a tree planting festival to a beer festival, a printmaking fair, and much more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of…
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Went to buy weed drinks. Found something else
This wasn’t supposed to be a story. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Last week, I picked up a handful of cannabis drinks for what I thought would be a quick taste test. It didn’t stay that simple for long. What I found sent me down a rabbit hole that completely changed how I think…
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Michigan’s tourism industry scrambles to find seasonal help
Plus: Last-minute 4/20 deals Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan is gearing up for another busy tourism season, with millions of visitors expected across the state. But places like Mackinac Island are facing a familiar challenge: not enough workers to keep up with demand. Now, businesses are scrambling to fill critical roles. Today, we’re…
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10 celebrities who went to college in Michigan
Plus: Pentagon officials reportedly ask automakers for help with weapons Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Hollywood might feel far from Michigan, but a surprising number of stars got their start right here, with schools like the University of Michigan and Central Michigan University helping to shape their future. Today, The ‘Gander’s Sophie Boudreau puts…
