Submit a Tip
Send us tips about government inefficiency, development drama, or community chaos. We're looking for the next great example of Monroe County being Monroe County.
Submit a Tip to Monroe County Minutes
Got a story that needs the satirical treatment?
We're always looking for the next great example of government efficiency, suspicious development timelines, or community drama that deserves our special brand of coverage.
What We're Looking For
- Government Inefficiency: Projects that take years instead of months
- Bizarre Council Decisions: The weirder, the better
- Development Drama: Especially if someone mentions "economic development" with a straight face
- Infrastructure Comedy: Roads, bridges, kayak launches that defy logic
- Corporate Naming Disasters: Like Milan becoming Darana
- Local Facebook Meltdowns: The comments section is our research department
- Small Town Politics: Township drama, village beefs, county confusion
Where We Cover
Primary Coverage Area: Monroe County, Michigan
Also Accepting Tips From:
- Surrounding counties (Lenawee, Washtenaw, Wayne)
- The greater Southeast Michigan region
- Honestly, anywhere if it's funny enough
- We're not picky (we're totally not desperate)
What We DON'T Want
- Personal attacks on private citizens
- Unverified rumors (we mock reality, not fiction)
- Anything actually competent (boring!)
- Your neighbor's fence dispute (unless it went to council)
How to Submit
Option 1: Email Your Tips
Send tips to [email protected]. Include links to news articles, meeting minutes, or Facebook posts.
Option 2: Facebook Message
Send us a message on our Facebook page.
Option 3: X/Twitter DM
Slide into our DMs at @MonroeCntyMins.
Option 4: Carrier Pigeon
Train it to find Monroe. We'll be waiting.
What Happens Next
- We read your tip while drinking coffee (or Natty Ice)
- We verify it's real (important step)
- We add jokes
- We publish it
- Facebook comments provide additional comedy
Credit and Anonymity
Want credit for the tip? We'll mention you. Want to remain anonymous? We'll protect your identity better than the city protects budget surpluses.
Rewards
Good tips earn you:
- Our eternal gratitude
- A mention in the article (if desired)
- The satisfaction of contributing to local "journalism"
- Future merch discounts (once we have merch ready)
Note: We reserve the right to make fun of anything and everything. By submitting a tip, you acknowledge that we might make jokes you don't expect. That's kind of our thing.