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Are you going to Hash Bash this year?
A sacred smokedown is returning to Ann Arbor—with one big difference. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’re thinking about heading to Hash Bash in Ann Arbor next month, you’ll want to read up on the latest news before you go. Because the annual high noon protest is still happening. But without the adjacent…
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5 times labor unions made history in Michigan
Plus: Find Flock cameras near you Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Labor reform and Michigan have long gone hand in hand. While much of that legacy is tied to the rise of the United Auto Workers, whose organizing efforts in the 1930s helped define modern union power nationwide, that’s just one part of the…
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Where should Michigan get high-speed rail stops?
Plus: IRS scam costs Michigander $1 million Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Just years after the Flint Water Crisis, residents in Benton Harbor had to deal with their own lead water emergency, with levels at one point reaching 889 parts per billion—far above the federal action level of 15. Since then, residents have pushed…
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Lake Michigan shipwreck found after 150 years
Plus: Hundreds of pounds of meth seized at border Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’re taking a trip back to Detroit, where the Motown sound changed music forever. During Black History Month especially, it’s worth remembering that so many of the artists who shaped modern music got their start right here in Michigan. Today,…
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Why are foreign investors buying up Michigan?
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Did you know that foreign investors now own roughly 5% of all land in the state? This major shift is now sparking debate in Lansing over whether these purchases are part of something more concerning. Today, The ’Gander’s Kyle Kaminski breaks down who’s…
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12 must-see weekend events in Michigan
Inside: A sports expo, chili cook-offs, and a bar crawl Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve made our way out of Fake Spring and into another stretch of cold weather, which can only mean one thing: winter festivals are back on track across the state. Other highlights this week include: A women’s sports expo…
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Did your favorite dispensary make the cut?
Your fellow Michigan stoners have spoken. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The votes are counted and the bragging rights are on the line. This week, I’m revealing Michigan stoners’ all-time favorite dispensaries—straight from nearly 1,000 reader votes. I also cracked open some pre-rolls from my local dispensary to see what’s really inside, flagged some…
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Why Mardi Gras in Michigan means pączki
Plus: HGTV pulls Michigan native’s show after racial slur Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’ve walked into a Michigan grocery store lately, you’ve probably noticed the signs: Place your pączki orders before Feb. 17. And if you’re anything like The ’Gander’s Ellery Weil, Fat Tuesday isn’t complete without having eaten at least one…
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Report: ICE contractors fund Mike Rogers’ US Senate campaign in Michigan
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Take a peek into a Michigan classroom and you might be shocked to learn that at least one in 20 people leading instruction doesn’t have a teaching certificate. That’s the new reality uncovered by a recently released study. And as The ’Gander’s political…
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17 weekend events in Michigan
Inside: Winterfests, Valentine’s parties, and free fishing Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Up North is the place to be this weekend with multiple winter festivals across the region. Other highlights include Valentine’s festivities across the state and free fishing without a license during Free Fishing Weekend. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions!…
