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12 things to know about Michigan’s tallest waterfall
Plus: Josh and Jase return to MI Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Although Michigan is home to hundreds of waterfalls, when people hear the word “waterfall” here, their mind usually goes to Tahquamenon Falls. And while Tahquamenon is indeed the largest waterfall in the state, you might be surprised to learn that it’s not…
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As Flock cameras spread, Michiganders demand regulation
Plus: Michigan selected for early 2028 primary Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As automatic license plate reader cameras continue spreading across Michigan, questions are mounting over who can access the data they collect and how it’s being used. After privacy concerns prompted some communities to ditch the technology, lawmakers are now pushing for rules…
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The unexpected benefit of Michigan’s cyclospora outbreak
Plus: 9 things to do in Detroit off the beaten path Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s ongoing cyclospora outbreak has many shoppers thinking twice before grabbing a head of lettuce—but for local farms and farmers markets, it’s been an unexpected boost. Today, we’re taking a look at how the outbreak is shining a…
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Who’s really paying for the US Senate race in Michigan?
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Money is pouring into Michigan’s US Senate race, and much of it isn’t coming from Michigan. This week, The ’Gander’s Kyle Kaminski unpacks the millions in outside spending that’s flooding the Democratic primary, and why the fine print at the end of those…
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Savor summer at these 16 weekend events across Michigan
Inside: An Italian fest out west, art in the UP, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The air has finally cleared up, and this weekend has a great lineup of events across Michigan to make the most of summer. Highlights this week include an Italian festival in West Michigan, a Greek celebration in…
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How to get free weed at Michigan dispensaries
Plus, your boss is probably giving up on weed tests. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I’ve spent the better part of seven years and an absurd amount of money learning how to shop for weed in Michigan. This week, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned with my 10 biggest tips for finding the best weed…
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That one time in Michigan: When Detroit’s streets were flooded with booze
How federal agents tried to dampen bootleggers’ spirits Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Detroit has no shortage of great places to catch a drink, from rooftop bars with incredible city views to speakeasies full of old-school charm. But there was a time about a century back when Detroit’s relationship with alcohol was far more…
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13 last-minute day trips from Lansing to take before school starts
Plus: Cyclosporiasis cases reach 6,000 in MI Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The back-to-school supplies may already be filling store shelves, but there’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy. If you’re looking to squeeze in one more adventure before the school year begins, The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie has rounded up 13 of the…
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💨 How to stay safe amid ongoing wildfire smoke
Plus: More than 100 hospitalized in Michigan with cyclosporiasis Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’ve been outside for even a few minutes the past day, you’re aware of how smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota has pushed air quality in parts of Michigan to dangerous levels. As health officials urge Michiganders…
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Why is Trump sending agents to watch Michiganders vote?
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The Trump administration says federal election monitors are needed at polling places in Lansing, East Lansing, and Detroit this August. But local election officials say their reasons don’t hold up. Today, The ’Gander’s Kyle Kaminski takes a look into whether the federal government’s…
