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The Incredible Story of the Michigan Woman Pursuing an NFL Playing Career
Many sports hold to the idea that you haven't seen everything that is possible within the sport no matter how many games you've watched. Football is no different. It seems year after year, someone comes up with a miraculous play or invents a new scheme that keeps coaches up at night. The game is constantly evolving and enjoying historic firsts.
10 Most Stolen Items People Steal From Target Stores in Michigan
Many of the most popular items that are shoplifted from Michigan Target stores surprised me. I honestly didn't expect a few of these to be anywhere near the most stolen items. Finance Buzz just released a list of the most stolen items from Target. Some of these will leave you scratching your head while others will likely make you sad.
Discover The Magic: Build-A-Bear Now Open In Frankenmuth
In a world where the old-school toy store has become almost a thing of the past, and a few clicks of a button online is the norm, there are still a few magical places where imagination can come alive. For 27 years Build-A-Bear Workshop has been living up to its...
Small Towns Most Michiganders Don’t Know Exist
There are several small towns in Michigan that many Michiganders don't know exist. Test your small-town knowledge against other Michiganders here. The photo above represents what many small towns look like in Michigan. I grew up in the village of Holly located south of Flint and north of Detroit, but there are towns all over the state that are much smaller.
Here’s How Much Money The Top 1% Make In Michigan
Michigan has some very wealthy people that call the state home. Some of the wealthiest among them are called the top 1%. According to the Congressional Budget Office, you need an annual income of at least $652,657 to be in the top 1% of wage earners in the U.S. Meanwhile,...
The Seven Songs Slipknot Played at Their First-Ever Ozzfest Show
Over 25 years ago, Slipknot, who hadn't even released their debut album yet, played their first-ever Ozzfest show — a seven-song set of absolute fury. The hell-raising event's 1999 excursion launched on May 27, bringing some of metal's most premiere acts, up-and-comers and hopeful unknowns on a long road through the U.S. and Canada, wrapping up at the end of July.
Michigan Man Set to Show Off Trivia Chops on ‘Jeopardy’
A man from West Michigan will attempt to take down a two-day champion on the iconic quiz show 'Jeopardy,' airing on Thursday, July 18. You'll see a gentleman from Grand Rapids behind a Jeopardy Lecturn tonight. Micah Rahn-Tiemeyer is a mental health crisis therapist from Grand Rapids. The 38-year-old introduced himself to the Reddit community as a Jeopardy contestant.
Michigan, Ohio & Indiana Cities You Never Knew That Once Had MLB Baseball Teams
Many people say that when segregation ended in Major League Baseball, it became what it had always claimed to be, a national pastime. Finally, nothing would ever get in the way of the best players just being able to play each other, regardless of race, color, or creed. But going...
Two Michigan Cities Have the Lowest Quality of Life in the U.S.
It's always pretty cool to see your city or state at the top of a list that praises where you live. It's not so cool when that list refers to your city as being the worst place to live. The last thing you want to hear is that your city...
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
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”.....
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