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No on DHS funding, Michigan senators say
Plus: Give us your winter survival tips Fellow Michigander, I can’t be the only Michigander experiencing whiplash right now. Trump administration officials say Saturday’s killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis was justified because he was carrying a gun. But I seem to remember when President Donald Trump praised armed protesters who stormed the Michigan Capitol…
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9 Michigan world records you might not know about
Plus: School cellphone ban heads to Whitmer for signature Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s no other way to put it, today’s cold is on another level. While this newsletter is often focused on encouraging everyone to get outside and make the most of Michigan, even in the wintertime, today is the exception. Stay…
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🤧 Here’s what happens when the federal government ignores science
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan is getting slammed by one of the worst flu seasons in years, and hospitals are nearing capacity. At the same time, the Trump administration quietly changed federal vaccine guidance in a way public health experts warn could mean fewer kids get vaccinated,…
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10 weekend events across Michigan
Inside: Winter festivals, spicy food, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This weekend’s weather might not be the most ideal for outdoor activities. But if you’re feeling brave, there’s still plenty to do across Michigan. Highlights include a massive Finnish winter festival in the UP, a spicy food festival in Grand Rapids, and…
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What’s the best dispensary in Michigan?
Polls are open. It’s time to cast your vote. {if profile.vars.rh_reflink_10} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, Let’s settle a debate that never really ends. This week, I’m officially re-opening the polls to find Michigan’s best dispensaries in 2026—as decided by the Michiganders who are actually shopping at these…
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More cold coming to Michigan. Here’s what to expect
Plus: Highway reopens after 100-car pileup Fellow Michigander, Like many dogs, my boy Luke loves the snow, and he’d happily spend hours rolling in it and chasing snowballs. This can be particularly frustrating for me during these cold winter nights when I have to wait what feels like an eternity at bedtime until I can…
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Michigan House passes bill to ban cell phones in classrooms
Plus: Is Michigan’s minimum wage enough to live off of? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, People often forget that the same lakes, cliffs, and waterfalls Michiganders flock to all summer don’t disappear once the snow falls. They’re still out there, just frozen, quieter, and—best of all—a lot less busy. Today, The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie…
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ICE wants to warehouse people in Michigan
Plus: Thousands raised for Ford employee who heckled Trump Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, New reporting suggests the Trump administration is eyeing industrial warehouses as the next frontier of immigrant detention, with one potential site flagged right here in Michigan. And despite how this is often framed by the federal government, the vast majority…
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13 weekend events across Michigan
Inside: Detroit Auto Show, ice sculptures, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’re looking for what to do this long weekend, we’ve got your back. Highlights include the Detroit Auto Show, the opening of a new special exhibit at the Michigan History Center (with free entry to boot), as well as an…
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Do you know the Michigan company behind your vape?
Time to re-up your stash of Michigan cannabis news. {if profile.vars.rh_reflink_10} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, This week’s MichiGanja Report starts with a simple truth: Some of the most important companies in Michigan’s cannabis industry are the ones you’ve never heard of. Our lead feature takes you behind…
