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16 Michigan patios perfect for your sunny day dining
Plus: Michigan limits buck hunting Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Patio season is officially back. And from rooftop cocktails in Detroit to waterfront seafood spots along the lake, Michigan is packed with restaurants where we can make the most out of our long summer days. Today, The ‘Gander’s Britteny Dee is bringing you a…
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Trump’s war is breaking the bank for Michigan farmers
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan farmers are getting squeezed right now, and it’s not because of bad weather or bad crops. After President Donald Trump’s war with Iran triggered the closure of a major global shipping route, fuel and fertilizer costs in Michigan have exploded. Now, as…
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20 can’t-miss weekend events in Michigan
Inside: Food trucks, flea markets, art fests, and more. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s gonna feel a lot like summer this weekend in Michigan and, luckily, there are plenty of fun opportunities around the state to take advantage of the weather. Our highlights include community carnivals across the state, a massive art festival…
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Eminem’s brother works at a Michigan cannabis facility
I went inside to find out what’s really going on in there. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Every week, I sit down and try to make sense of Michigan’s cannabis industry. Some weeks are harder than others. But this week gave me a lot to work with. We’re starting with a deep dive inside…
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That one time in Michigan Manistee was millionaire central
Inside: How a lumber boom put this lake town on the map Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, When most people picture millionaire enclaves, they think Beverly Hills or Manhattan, not a quiet Northern Michigan beach town. But as The ’Gander’s Sophie Boudreau has found, one Michigan city was once believed to have more millionaires…
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5 celestial events worth staying up for in Michigan
Plus: What festivals are you looking forward to? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Summer in Michigan isn’t just about beach days and sipping brews at festivals (although there’s no shortage of that!). In fact, some of the best events happen long after the sun goes down. And best of all, they’re completely free. I’m…
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This Michigan educator just won the ‘Oscar of Teaching’
Plus: Michigan cities rethink ‘No Mow May’ Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As the war in Iran drags on, grocery prices are still brutal, and for a lot of Michigan families, every trip to the store comes with new sticker shock. But as a mom of five on a teacher’s salary, The ’Gander’s Chaunie…
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Meet Michigan’s ‘most corrupt’ politician
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A national anti-corruption group has just named a Michigan congressman to its 2026 list of the most corrupt politicians in America. According to the group, long-time West Michigan congressman Bill Huizenga has taken millions in corporate donations while supporting policies that benefit industries…
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18 must-see weekend events in Michigan
Inside: Food and drink festivals, Mother’s Day shopping, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve made it to May and with it, our first sign of festival season here in Michigan. And there is something for everyone this weekend. I guarantee it. Highlights include a tequila fest out west, mushroom festivals, events to…
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Got grass? Michigan’s biggest weed competition needs you
Judging kits drop Saturday. Plus a $15K giveaway, a UP turf war, and my first Tigers game. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s been a big week in Michigan’s cannabis world—and I’ve got a personal stake in at least one of the stories. Michigan’s largest weed competition is back for another round. Judging kits…
