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A bear was spotted near Lansing, and no, it’s not lost
Plus: What ’Ganders think about school cellphone bans. Share with a friend It’s Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. Fellow Michigander, Why just read about Michigan history when you can time-travel through it? From reimagined 19th-century streets to costumed knights and Civil War reenactors, the Motor City is packed with immersive ways to step into the past.…
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Dana Nessel wants to fix your weed money problem
Plus: Free joints, backyard vibes, and what cannabis can actually do for your health Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s cannabis market might be cooling off, but you’d never know it from all the cash still flying around. With no access to traditional banking, dispensaries have been forced to operate more like trap houses…
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7 Michigan Republicans vote to help gut health care for Michiganders
Plus: A federally funded health program faces layoffs. Share with a friend It’s Friday, July 25, 2025. Fellow Michigander, Looking for a fun way to beat the heat—without packing floaties, goggles, and a lifeguard-level anxiety kit? Instead of heading to the lake, give your local splash pad a visit. The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie has rounded…
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Is Michigan’s cannabis market on the verge of collapse?
Plus: THC and mushrooms—why not? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Great news for your wallet, terrible news for the industry: Ounces are going for $60, dispensary menus are stacked, and it’s never been easier—or cheaper—to score some quality marijuana. But these deals come at a cost. This week, we’re unpacking the chaotic, oversaturated state…
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The 15 best waterfront restaurants in Michigan, according to locals
Plus: DNR to raise camping fees. Share with a friend It’s Friday, July 18, 2025 Fellow Michigander, What’s better than finding a new favorite restaurant with amazing food? How about when that restaurant includes a killer view of the water? From fresh walleye on the dock in Charlevoix to fried chicken on the Kalamazoo River,…
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It’s 11 p.m. in Michigan. Do you know where your weed is?
It’s time to re-up your stash of Michigan cannabis news. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s a very specific kind of regret that hits around 10 p.m. when your grinder is empty and your local dispensary has already closed up shop for the night. I’ve been there. It sucks. So this week, I did…
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11 mystical places in Michigan hiding in plain sight
Plus: a Michigan State professor enters Democratic primary for US Rep. Tom Barrett’s seat Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, From eerie urban legends to long-abandoned buildings with peculiar histories, our state is no stranger to the mystical and mysterious. In fact, Michigan is home to more than its fair share of purportedly haunted or…
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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 Michigan 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…
