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  • What to know about microvolunteering in MI

    Plus: Michigan AG sues nursing home operator Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As we do our civic duty and vote during election season, many of us feel inspired to give back to our communities in other ways, too. Unfortunately, between work, family, and everyday life, finding time for another commitment isn’t always easy. That’s…


  • What a new report reveals about Epstein’s years in MI

    Plus: Michiganders have this to say about Flock cameras Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A new independent investigation has uncovered allegations that Jeffrey Epstein had inappropriate contact with two Interlochen students years before his first criminal conviction—contradicting what the renowned arts school has publicly maintained for more than a decade. The report also documented…


  • What no one’s telling you about MI data centers

    Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Pop quiz: Can your town stop a massive data center from moving in? Since I started out with that question, you’ve probably already figured out that in many cases, the answer is no. The truth is, Michigan law limits how much power local…


  • Map: 18 events this weekend in Michigan

    Art festivals, music, and bologna, too. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to your handpicked selection of the best weekend events in Michigan. Highlights include art festivals in nearly every corner of the state, a festival dedicated to pirates and mermaids, jazz in Flint, and even a celebration all about bologna (the lunch meat,…


  • Is Michigan’s most hyped weed strain worth the drive?

    Plus, Michigan cops can’t search your car over a little weed anymore. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s one strain everybody in Michigan is talking about this summer. And it’s named after a psychedelic toad. I finally tracked some down and you can find my full review below. Plus, the Michigan Supreme Court just…


  • 12 things to know about Michigan’s tallest waterfall

    Plus: Josh and Jase return to MI Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Although Michigan is home to hundreds of waterfalls, when people hear the word “waterfall” here, their mind usually goes to Tahquamenon Falls. And while Tahquamenon is indeed the largest waterfall in the state, you might be surprised to learn that it’s not…


  • As Flock cameras spread, Michiganders demand regulation

    Plus: Michigan selected for early 2028 primary Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As automatic license plate reader cameras continue spreading across Michigan, questions are mounting over who can access the data they collect and how it’s being used.  After privacy concerns prompted some communities to ditch the technology, lawmakers are now pushing for rules…


  • The unexpected benefit of Michigan’s cyclospora outbreak

    Plus: 9 things to do in Detroit off the beaten path Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s ongoing cyclospora outbreak has many shoppers thinking twice before grabbing a head of lettuce—but for local farms and farmers markets, it’s been an unexpected boost. Today, we’re taking a look at how the outbreak is shining a…


  • Who’s really paying for the US Senate race in Michigan?

    Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Money is pouring into Michigan’s US Senate race, and much of it isn’t coming from Michigan. This week, The ’Gander’s Kyle Kaminski unpacks the millions in outside spending that’s flooding the Democratic primary, and why the fine print at the end of those…


  • Savor summer at these 16 weekend events across Michigan

    Inside: An Italian fest out west, art in the UP, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The air has finally cleared up, and this weekend has a great lineup of events across Michigan to make the most of summer. Highlights this week include an Italian festival in West Michigan, a Greek celebration in…