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12 events across Michigan happening this weekend
Inside: A massive winter festival, dog sledding, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve got fewer events than usual on this week’s list (probably since everyone is still getting into the flow of the new year after the holidays). But the events we’ve included are really special. Highlights include the largest free winter…
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8 cannabis-infused drinks to help Michiganders survive Dry January
We found the cheat code to Dry January. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This week’s newsletter starts with a simple question: if we’re supposed to be skipping booze this month in recognition of Dry January, then what are we supposed to be drinking instead? To help answer that question, I rounded up a big…
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7 must-try Michigan restaurants opening in 2026
Plus: Flu is surging in Michigan Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I love checking out the newest restaurants in town. As soon as I hear of a new place opening up, checking out their food moves to the top of my to-do list. And with us just days into the new year, we figured…
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Michigan university releases 2025 ‘Banished Words List’
Plus: Should MI utilities be banned from political contributions? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’re only five days into 2026, and already a lot has happened. And with the midterms set to take place in November, it’s only going to get wilder from here. But before we get fully into this new year, we…
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7 homegrown Michigan weed stories from 2025
Did you miss any of these stories? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s been a hell of a year to cover cannabis in Michigan. The industry kept evolving faster than anyone could keep up, prices kept doing backflips, and the culture kept finding new ways to surprise me. But the best part of my…
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Here are 20 NYE events across Michigan
Inside: Ball drops, bar crawls, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There are literally hundreds of New Year’s events happening across Michigan tomorrow. But if you’re looking for a bit of inspiration for where to celebrate, we’ve got you covered. Our highlights include the famous Traverse City CherryT Ball Drop, massive parties in…
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I’m taking a holiday smoke break 💨
A joint by the state Christmas tree? Yes please Share with a friend Merry Christmas, Michiganders. Before I unplug for a couple days, I just wanted to say thank you—for reading, sharing, replying, and generally making The MichiGanja Report one of the most enjoyable parts of my job here at The ‘Gander. This year took…
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10 small towns in the UP that are magical in the winter
Inside: Frozen lighthouses, rustic snow-covered trails, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’re looking for winter adventures in Michigan, there’s arguably no better place to visit than our Upper Peninsula. That’s something that The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie learned first-hand recently, after visiting the area for the first time in her life. From…
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🐈 Michigan cougar kittens spotted once again
Plus: Lawmakers try to regulate data center water usage Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Last spring, two tiny cougar cubs quietly made history in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and then seemed to vanish. Now, new winter footage confirms they’re still roaming the woods, alongside an adult. Read on for the latest in this historic sighting.…
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Michigan’s 7 most heartwarming news stories of 2025
Plus: Why this city is putting cameras on school bus stop signs Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s been a heavy year for headlines, but Michiganders still delivered plenty of moments worth smiling about. From small acts of kindness to big-hearted gestures that went viral, The ’Gander’s Sophie Boudreau has rounded up seven heartwarming…
