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Man Forced to Quit Attempt to Swim Across Lake Michigan Due to Bad Weather
Poor conditions forced a 59-year-old Michigan man to quit an attempt to swim across Lake Michigan after just hours in the water. The post Man Forced to Quit Attempt to Swim Across Lake Michigan Due to Bad Weather first appeared on The Gander.
Say No to Book Bans: Michigan Librarians Want You to Leave Books Alone
A new statewide campaign from the Michigan Library Association is urging Michiganders to protect their right to read—and oppose the book-banning fervor that is still sweeping across the country. The post Say No to Book Bans: Michigan Librarians Want You to Leave Books Alone first appeared on The Gander.
Top Trump Official Was Ready to Use Military Against Americans to Stay in Power
Jeffrey Clark, a top Justice Department official under Trump, was prepared to use the Insurrection Act of 1807 to put down any public protests that might have occurred if Trump stayed in office after the 2020 election, against the will of the people. The post Top Trump Official Was Ready to Use Military Against Americans to Stay in Power first appeared on The Gander.
9 Ways Michiganders Will Save Cash Under the New State Budget
The latest state budget includes record investments in public education, health care and infrastructure. And the spending plan will also help Michiganders keep more money in their pockets. The post 9 Ways Michiganders Will Save Cash Under the New State Budget first appeared on The Gander.
New Indictment Sheds Light on Trump’s Election Lies in Michigan
Former president and 2024 Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has been charged with conspiring to defraud the United States for his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election—and some of the charges are based on lies he told to Michiganders. The post New Indictment Sheds Light on Trump’s Election Lies in Michigan first appeared on The Gander.
SS Badger, Ferry That Carries Traffic Across Lake Michigan, Out For Season After Ramp System Damaged
A historic ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin is out of service for the rest of the season after its ramp system was damaged. The post SS Badger, Ferry That Carries Traffic Across Lake Michigan, Out For Season After Ramp System Damaged first appeared on The Gander.
8 Things to Know About Matt DePerno and His Alleged Election Crimes in Michigan
A former Republican attorney general candidate has been criminally charged in connection with helping supporters of Donald Trump illegally gain access to voting machines. The post 8 Things to Know About Matt DePerno and His Alleged Election Crimes in Michigan first appeared on The Gander.
9 Michigan Swimming Holes to Swing Into for a Rustic Summer
Wondering where to swim in Michigan? From gentle waterfalls to historic rivers, here are some of the Mitten’s best summer swimming holes. The post 9 Michigan Swimming Holes to Swing Into for a Rustic Summer first appeared on The Gander.
Board OKs Petition to Recall One Michigan Lawmaker, Rejects Others
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers on Tuesday approved recall petition language to recall one lawmaker and rejected seven other petitions for other lawmakers, noting a lack of clarity in the language. The post Board OKs Petition to Recall One Michigan Lawmaker, Rejects Others first appeared on The Gander.
The Story of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald
One moment, it was there. A blob on the radar screen, indicating the 729-foot freighter, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, was still sailing ahead. But in the next moment, it was gone. It was Nov. 10, 1975. The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was known for its speed, having set and broken many shipping records. But on this... The post The Story of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald first appeared on The Gander.
‘Conspiracy to Defraud the United States’: Trump Indicted Again
In response to being indicted for his attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Trump called the charges “fake” and compared his plight to the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany. The post ‘Conspiracy to Defraud the United States’: Trump Indicted Again first appeared on The Gander.
Your Ultimate Guide to U-Pick Hotspots in Michigan
More and more Michigan farms are welcoming visitors onto their land to pick their own crops—aka “U-pick”—and it just might be the best family activity ever. The post Your Ultimate Guide to U-Pick Hotspots in Michigan first appeared on The Gander.
Michigan State University Will Not Hold Classes on Anniversary of Mass Shooting
Michigan State University will hold a day of remembrance on Feb. 13, 2024—the one year anniversary of the mass shooting on campus, which left five students injured, three dead, and countless others traumatized. The post Michigan State University Will Not Hold Classes on Anniversary of Mass Shooting first appeared on The Gander.
Michigan Prosecutors Charge Trump Allies in Felonies Involving Voting Machines, Illegal ‘Testing’
A former Republican attorney general candidate and another supporter of former President Donald Trump have been criminally charged in Michigan in connection with accessing and tampering with voting machines after the 2020 election, according to court records. The post Michigan Prosecutors Charge Trump Allies in Felonies Involving Voting Machines, Illegal ‘Testing’ first appeared on The Gander.
Here’s What’s In Michigan’s New Record-Setting State Budget
The largest budget in state history is poised to pay big dividends for Michigan’s schools and infrastructure, as well as bolster access to healthcare, housing, workforce training—and more. The post Here’s What’s In Michigan’s New Record-Setting State Budget first appeared on The Gander.
Michigan Court Affirms Critical Benefits for Thousands Badly Hurt in Car Wrecks
Major changes in Michigan's car insurance system don't apply to people who were catastrophically injured before a 2019 law kicked in, the state Supreme Court said Monday in a decision that delivers critical relief to thousands of people counting on long-term benefits. The post Michigan Court Affirms Critical Benefits for Thousands Badly Hurt in Car Wrecks first appeared on The Gander.
New Clean Energy Laws to Cut Costs for Michiganders—and Help Address Extreme Weather
Legislation signed into law this week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will lower energy costs for low-income residents, help ensure the state’s natural resources are protected, and a whole lot more. The post New Clean Energy Laws to Cut Costs for Michiganders—and Help Address Extreme Weather first appeared on The Gander.
11 Rural Michigan Communities Score Federal Cash to Boost Health Care
Thanks to President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act, millions of dollars in federal funding just landed in Michigan—and it’s all going to help improve health care in rural communities. The post 11 Rural Michigan Communities Score Federal Cash to Boost Health Care first appeared on The Gander.
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