Episode
Michigan's First Newspaper | August 31
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- Michigan Minute
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- Aug 31, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 60
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Summary
Today in 1809, the first and possibly only issue of "The Michigan Essay or The Impartial Observer" was published by Father Gabriel Richard in Detroit. The four-page paper, printed by James M. Miller, promised weekly issues but never saw a second volume. A subscription cost $5 for Detroit residents and $4 for others—a steep price for its time.