# Michigan's First Newspaper | August 31

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Podcast: [Michigan Minute](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michigan-minute-6463805)
Published: 2026-08-31T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-08-31/michigans-first-newspaper-august-31
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## Resource

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.

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