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  • Do cannabis sleep gummies actually work?

    Plus, a Michigan dispensary is giving away Electric Forest tickets. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This week, I’ve got the results of a cannabis sleep gummy experiment, a THC-infused energy drink that nobody asked for but exists anyway, a chance to win some free Electric Forest tickets, and your weekly rundown of everything else…


  • What $1,300 rent gets you across Michigan

    Plus: Michigan’s ‘I Voted’ sticker contest finalists are here Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The average rent in Michigan is about $1,379 a month, but what that money gets you depends entirely on where you live. In some cities, it might cover a small studio apartment, while in others, it can rent an entire…


  • Michigan parents are done waiting on Big Tech

    Plus: UAW workers go on strike Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, After her 12-year-old daughter died by suicide, Charay Gadd began speaking out about how algorithm-driven social media feeds exposed her child to harmful self-harm content she never saw coming. Stories like hers were at the center of a recent town hall hosted by…


  • Want to win a vintage Vernors lamp?

    Plus: The most beautiful college campuses in MI Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve been working on something behind the scenes here at The ’Gander for quite some time on something that I’m so happy we can finally share with you. We got our hands on a one-of-a-kind lamp made from a vintage Vernor’s…


  • This coal plant is costing Michiganders millions

    Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Last year, Michigan regulators were working to shut down a coal plant in Ottawa County. The plan was set to save ratepayers hundreds of millions of dollars in the following years. But one week before the plant was set to close, the Trump…


  • 17 weekend events in Michigan to put on your radar

    Inside: Music, art, and even a catfish birthday Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in Michigan, we’ve got exactly what you need. Highlights include art and music, Pride festivities, and even a party celebrating a catfish’s 40th birthday. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions!…


  • 20 Michigan dispensaries with deals for first-time customers

    I called and verified every deal on this list myself. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This week, I updated my annual guide to first-time dispensary deals across Michigan—and then called every single one on the list to make sure the deals are still actually happening. We’ve also got a cannabis company drowning in unpaid…


  • 🌊 10 of the best inland lakes in Michigan

    Plus: Michigan college enrollment falls Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Here in Michigan, a beach day usually means driving out to one of our Great Lakes. But you might be surprised to know that Michigan is also home to a whopping 11,000 inland lakes with their own histories and unique draws. Best of all,…


  • 2 MI cities top list of most affordable housing markets in the US

    Plus: Tahquamenon Falls opens new boardwalk Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Home ownership feels increasingly more unattainable in the United States, but you might be surprised to find out that Michigan is home to two of the most affordable housing markets in America. A new WalletHub ranking found that these cities offer some of…


  • Rx Kids is helping MI moms. Why do Republicans want it defunded?

    Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A new study has found that Rx Kids, a Michigan program that gives cash directly to new moms, helped reduce child welfare investigations among Flint infants by 32% in its first year. So, why is it under attack in Lansing? Today, The ‘Gander’s…