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Why these MI villages are asking voters to dissolve them
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, What would happen if your town voted to get rid of itself? That’s the question facing Lake Orion, where residents say the taxes are too high and will now vote in November on whether to dissolve the village government and hand its responsibilities…
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16 events worth checking out this weekend in MI
Inside: music, beer, and fireworks, too Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan has a great lineup of events this weekend with food, music, and unique happenings in every corner of the state. Highlights include a massive celebration of Mexican culture in Grand Rapids, a potato festival Up North, blues and BBQ in Metro Detroit,…
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Are you going to make me ask again?
Vote now or don’t complain in October. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I need your help. I opened the ballot for Michigan’s best cannabis brands about two weeks ago, and the votes have been rolling in ever since. But we’ve got three weeks left before polls close, and I want this list to be…
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That one time in Michigan: When a town had an infamous cult
Inside: The story of the House of David Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, When you think of Benton Harbor, the southwest Michigan town nestled along Lake Michigan, your mind probably goes to beach days and small-town charm. What you probably don’t think about (but maybe you will now) is the town’s historical ties to…
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The 13 most charming small towns in MI
Plus: Announcing the winner of our Vernors lamp giveaway Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s small towns have a special kind of charm that sets them apart from their big city counterparts, with cozy downtowns filled with unique local shops and plenty of hidden gems. But with precious little free time and a big…
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MI Republicans have a data center problem
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Data centers are a hot-button issue in Michigan going into this year’s midterms, and some Republican candidates are scrambling to say what voters want to hear. Their records on the issue, however, tell a very different story. The ’Gander’s Kyle Kaminski brings us…
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Enjoy Labor Day weekend in MI with these 16 events
Inside: Oddities, chicken wings, music, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Labor Day weekend is coming up and Michiganders are taking full advantage of the extra day with events all across the state. Highlights this week include a tabletop gaming convention in Grand Rapids, a chicken wing festival in Lansing, and music across…
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Michigan weed reporter surrenders control of his stash
It cost me double. But I’d do it again. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I gave up control of my personal stash last week and handed the buying power entirely to two Lansing budtenders who had no idea they were participating in my little dispensary experiment. I set no price limit, offered no brand…
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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,…
