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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…
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The 6 cheapest places to live in Michigan
Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Whether you’re a lifelong Michigander or a newcomer to the Mitten, you might find yourself itching for a change—or just a little more change in your pocket. Luckily for you, there are plenty of affordable places to live in Michigan on an average salary, including locations where the cost…
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🍺 Michigan’s best beers of 2023
Plus: Could driver’s ed come back to Michigan’s public schools? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan has an incredible beer scene, with some of the best breweries in the US. And with 2023 behind us, we’ve compiled the best beer releases of the past year. Whether you prefer indulging in an IPA or sipping…
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5 things you need to know from Whitmer’s State of the State address
Plus: Do you think the Lions will make it to the big game? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her sixth State of the State address this week. The annual speech is a chance for the governor to outline wins from last year while laying out her priorities for the year…
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How after-school programs are changing the lives of Michigan students
Plus: Lions fans broke a record this past weekend. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Are you one of the 48% of US adults who resolved to get fit in the new year? One of the top Google searches at the end of 2023 was for Pilates studios in Detroit—and who are we to stand…
