The U.S. announced Friday (Nov. 26) that it will begin restricting travel from South Africa and several other countries for non-U.S. citizens, due to growing concerns that a new COVID-19 variant could cause another surge…
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Anne is a longtime journalist and editor, with bylines everywhere from the Detroit Free Press to Consequence of Sound to Blabbermouth.net. She's also a proud Michigan State University graduate and Michigan native. Have a news tip? Send it to her at anne@alternativefix.com.
Target Will Permanently Keep Stores Closed on Thanksgiving Day
Target has announced it will no longer have its stores open on Thanksgiving Day. For years, Target wasn’t open on Thanksgiving Day, but eventually started opening on the holiday. After the pandemic hit, the national…
One of the Best Winter Lodges is in the Midwest, Says National Pub
If your idea of a perfect winter getaway it heading to a cozy cottage in the woods, make note that one of the best winter lodges in the U.S. is in the Midwest. The folks…
Midwest Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season has officially kicked off. If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift, give something that shows off your love for the Midwest. Read on for Midwest gift ideas from Michigan, Illinois, Indiana…
Here Are the Best and Worst Times to Travel This Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving holiday is going to be busy. According to AAA Michigan, roughly 53.4 million Americans will travel over the holiday, which is up 13% from 2020 and within 5% of pre-pandemic levels. In Michigan…