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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…
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17 must-see weekend events in MI
Inside: Hot air balloons, Danish culture, a Renaissance fest, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Schools across the state are starting back up, and it might feel like summer is winding down, but there’s still no shortage of amazing events across Michigan this weekend. Highlights include an awesome display of hot air balloons…
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Is this the best weed money can buy in Michigan?
I drove to Ann Arbor to find the good stuff. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s a brand I’ve been hearing about for years that I can never find at my local dispensary. Last week, I finally tracked it down at a shop in Ann Arbor, loaded up on two ounces, and spent the…
