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Michiganders on Reddit Offer Their Two Cents on Lansing
Reddit is an online forum consisting of tens of thousands of subreddits where like-minded people can gather to discuss, share, and ask questions. And it's on the Lansing subreddit where we recently learned how Michiganders really feel about Lansing. User Bigsauce710 took to r/Lansing to pose a question to Lansing...
Was There a Place Called ‘Purgatory’ in Michigan? Oh, Yeah…
Did Michigan ever have a town or village named Purgatory? It makes for good bedtime stories, but...well...there is an area that was given that name. And who do you think would be in the middle of naming a place 'Purgatory'? Yeah, that's right …..Al Capone. Oohhh, I just heard a collective groan from readers - “not another ridiculous Al Capone location”...”Al Capone: sure it is”.....”I'm not gonna reads this claptrap”.....
The Only Town Located in the Michigan Thumb’s Lower Knuckle: Marysville
Here's a little town I found accidentally: Marysville, located in the county of St. Clair, on the shores of the St. Clair River, at the bottom knuckle of Michigan's Thumb. It's the only town in that lower knuckle...sure, others are close, like Smiths Creek and Kimball, but Marysville has 'em beat.
Michigan’s Ultimate Guide to Dog-Friendly Destinations – Pack Up Your Pup and Go!
Because who wants to leave their fur babies at home when you can take them with?. Pets are just like our children in some ways...and in some ways, they aren't. Most of the time, we can't take our pets on trips with us. Finding a pet-friendly vacation destination can be difficult, but if you're not looking to venture too far from home, we've got a list of Michigan vacation destinations that you can enjoy this summer that are dog-friendly.
10 Best Places To Retire In Michigan 2024
Retirement for most people means getting out of the workforce and into your golden years. In a perfect world, we could all retire before we are too old to enjoy it, unfortunately, that is not always the case. Michigan retirees often become 'snowbirds' - people who move from northern to...
Is This Really The Best City For Singles In Michigan?
If you are single and ready to mingle in Michigan, you may want to venture to Washtenaw County. What is in Washtenaw County? Only the best city for singles in Michigan according to Home Snacks. Where is the best city for singles in Michigan?. Ypsilanti, Michigan takes the top spot...
WARNING: Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents’ Bank Accounts
Fraud in Michigan is on the rise as scammers find new ways to steal personal information and cash from residents of the Great Lakes state. Authorities are warning that a scam that surfaced months ago continues to threaten Michigan residents and their bank accounts. Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents' Bank...
City of Plainwell, Michigan Breaks Ground on New Hotel
Residents of Plainwell, Michigan were surprised to discover the news via a recent social media post. First, why am I so flustered by this news? Maybe as someone who grew up in nearby Allegan my jealousy is showing. Why does Plainwell get to have two hotels now and Allegan barely has one?
A Michigan High School Once Changed its Mascot After Being Parodied in ‘Playboy’ Magazine
If you thought today's school boards had it rough with parental complaints, imagine what the elected officials in Coloma, Michigan once had to deal with when their school's mascot was called out in the pages of Playboy for being a little too risqué. The reason, it the comet was said to resemble, um, a spermatozoa.
States With The Most Breweries? Michigan Doesn’t Even Crack the Top 5
If we're not Beer City USA anymore then-- who are we?. Since first winning the prestigious title from the annual USA Today 10Best reader poll in 2012 the city of Grand Rapids, MI has been considered Mecca for beer lovers. According to Experience Grand Rapids,. beer tourism now accounts for...
Love Tacos & Tequila? This Grand Rapids Festival Is For You
Well, there is a festival coming to Grand Rapids that you will need to snag tickets to. The second annual Grand Rapids Taco and Tequila Festival is coming back this July!. Are you free on Saturday, July 27th? If not, change your plans immediately. This outdoor taco and tequila festival...
Did You Know Michigan State Fair Has Cow Made of Butter?
I have been to the Michigan State Fair several times but never knew about one of the most popular attractions the "Butter Cow" carved from hundreds of pounds of butter. Growing up in Michigan, attending the state fair was a must as a kid. The rides, the fair food, the animals, and the entertainment are all fun for the whole family plus you learn stuff about your state.
Growing Truck Stop Indian Food Restaurant Trend Hits Michigan Border
There's been a growing trending - particular in the western states of America - truck stop restaurants that serve Indian cuisine. The roadside diners, named dhabas, have sprung up in surprising places like rural Oklahoma and Arizona. The trend is slowly but surly spreading across the country and has now hit Michigan's doorstep.
Changes To ACT Test For Michigan High Schoolers Coming In 2025
I remember being in elementary and middle school preparing for the ACT that I would have to take in my junior year of high school. My classmates and I were told that the skills we were learning from 3rd-10th grade would accurately prepare our brains for one of the most important tests of our lives. Well, they couldn't be more wrong since the state of Michigan switched to the SAT during my sophomore year of high school.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Producer Tommy Doesn’t Understand The Trolley Problem
Today's post has experienced a changing of tracks of its own, a joke that will make more sense in just a moment. I've always been a fan of philosophical questions. It's always been fun for me to see how other people address various situations, like say, if a trolley was barreling down a track and you had to choose who to save, who would you save, and why?
Lock ‘Em Up, Michigan! Thieves Love Stealing These 10 Cars
Let's face it: We live in Michigan, which is full of adults who grew up playing Grand Theft Auto, which gamified the act of stealing cars. Don't get me wrong; I've put my fair share of hours into GTA and honestly had a ton of fun committing fake crimes. However, it wasn't until after I began lifting cars in the digital world that the thought crept into the real world.
What Do Texas Roadhouse, Lansing, and One Couple Have in Common?
What do Texas Roadhouse, Lansing, and one couple have in common? I know that sounds like the set up to some crazy joke and you're waiting for the punchline, but this is a legitimate question, because there's actually a connection between the three. One Couple is Making History With Texas...
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
Snails on Plane? Slimy Seizure at Michigan Airport Nets 90 Specimens
In the annals of odd contraband, this one takes the cake--or, should I say, the snail. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) recently intercepted luggage stuffed with 90 Giant African Snails. According to ABC News, on June 30, a passenger arriving in Michigan from...
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