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5 things happening in Michigan weed right now
Somebody sent me weed candy with no weed in it. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A lot of us like to shop for weed by THC percentage. But I spent an afternoon in a Lansing lab with one of the people who run those tests—and she wishes we’d knock it off. The folks at…
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Michiganders cope with the state’s shifting dunes
Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add The ’Gander as a preferred news source on Google. Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s sand dunes are one of the most iconic parts of our state, and one of the things that makes them unique is that they’re ever-changing. Dunes shift, and erosion naturally reshapes the shoreline.…
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Does Michigan’s bottle return system need a redo?
Plus: Former MSU doctor arrested for sexually assaulting patients Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Ever tried returning bottles and cans somewhere that isn’t a major supermarket? Between the smell and bags of sticky empties, it’s not always the most pleasant shopping experience. And that’s if the machines are working. A growing number of independent Michigan…
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These are Michigan’s most dangerous intersections
Plus: Millions allocated to disaster recovery Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The leaves haven’t started putting on their big fall show quite yet, but when the colors arrive, they change fast. So if you want to make the most of Michigan’s fall season, now’s the time to start planning your leaf-peeping adventures. Lucky for…
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Why are local MI cops helping ICE agents?
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Getting pulled over for a cracked windshield or a broken taillight generally leads to a minor police interaction. You probably have a good chance of getting off with a warning. At worst, maybe you go to court to argue your way out of…
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18 Michigan events worth your time this weekend
Inside: music, beer, and fireworks, too Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s a full slate of events across the state ready for you this weekend in Michigan. Highlights include the kickoff of the massive ArtPrize, which turns the city of Grand Rapids into a canvas, along with festivals celebrating Hispanic heritage across the state,…
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Which Michigan vape pen is actually worth $30?
I gave up joints for three days. You made me do it. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A few weeks ago I asked what I should review next, and you told me vape pens—which is not what I would have picked. I’m a joint guy. But because I’m a man of my word, I…
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1 simple way to help MI’s migrating birds
Plus: App helps you track smelly spots in your community Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s fall bird migration is entering its peak period, with millions of them traveling through the state under cover of darkness. Tonight, more than 14 million birds are expected to fly over Michigan as they head south for the…
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The 7 best Oktoberfest celebrations in MI
Plus: Missing 70-year-old found on Isle Royale Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Fall is in the air, which means it’s time for one of the season’s most beloved traditions: Oktoberfest. One of the great things about living in Michigan is that we have plenty of spots to get in on the celebrations thanks to…
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12 must-visit U-Pick farms in Michigan
Plus: How you can help crack cold cases Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Did you know that Michigan ranks second in the country for apple production? And with fall essentially underway, there’s no shortage of places to get out there and pick your own. But if you want to do Michigan apple picking right,…
