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Fall starts early at these MI cider mills
Plus: Track fall colors in Michigan Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve made it to September, which means fall has almost arrived, and here in Michigan that means cider mills. And although the season technically doesn’t start for another three weeks, plenty of places around the state are already serving up cider and doughnuts.…
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West MI corn maze becomes Dolly Parton memorial
Plus: Who is Michigan’s artist? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A Dolly Parton-inspired corn maze in Grand Rapids that was planned before her death has been given new meaning as a memorial to the late American icon ahead of its opening this week. The maze features her signature hair, musical notes, guitar, and more,…
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Michigan woman is oldest to thru-hike Appalachian Trail
Plus: MI airport introduces self-service baggage Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s unpredictable weather has at least one upside: summer temperatures can stick around well into September (and sometimes even October), giving us a little more time to enjoy dining outdoors. For those not local to the area, you might be surprised to find…
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U-M wants to build a data center nobody wants
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Ypsilanti Township residents did everything they could to stop a massive new computing campus from moving in. But none of it mattered. Now, a $1.3 billion University of Michigan project remains in the works as the community braces for the impact it will…
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15 weekend events in Michigan to close out August
Inside: Food festivals, Polish celebrations, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The last weekend in August is bringing great music, food, and more across Michigan. Highlights this week include a dual taco/mac & cheese food festival in Kalamazoo, Polish celebrations across the state, music in the Lansing region, and more. As always, I’d…
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Which Michigan brands actually grow the best weed?
Plus, you told me to grow my own—so I’m going to do it. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s a lot on the ballot this year. I’d like to add one more thing to it. We haven’t asked Michiganders to vote on the state’s best weed brands since 2023, and the market has shifted…
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Free Labor Day events across Michigan you don’t want to miss
Plus: Is Michigan the least hard-working state? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Labor Day might mark the unofficial end of summer, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had across Michigan that weekend. From the famous Mackinac Bridge Walk to fireworks and festivals, there’s something for everyone. Today, The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie brings…
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How a MI butterfly was saved from the brink of extinction
Plus: Health officials say you can relax around lettuce Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The Poweshiek skipperling was once so abundant across the Midwest that scientists didn’t even bother counting them. Then, its population crashed. By 2022, just nine were counted across the United States. Now, an ambitious conservation effort in Michigan is working…
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9 of the best early-fall activities in Michigan
Plus: See the ‘I Voted’ sticker contest winners Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I woke up early this morning and was surprised when I actually found it to be a tad chilly outside. That can only mean one thing: Michigan’s fall season is coming. But you don’t have to wait for the leaves to…
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How did MI become a surveillance state?
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’ve noticed more of what look like security cameras watching cars on Michigan streets recently, there’s a good chance they’re doing more than just watching. License plate readers are popping up across the state, quietly tracking where cars travel, while the state…
