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Watch out for this invasive beetle this fall
It may be small, but it's incredibly destructive. The big picture: State officials are requesting Michigan residents take a look this season at the trees in their yards and around them to ensure none of the invasive Asian long-horned beetles have made it here.State of play: The beetle known for boring into wood and killing trees hasn't been found in the Mitten State yet, but if it were, it could cause widespread harm. Michigan has a billion maple trees that are important for timber, ecology and maple syrup production, according to the state, and these beetles adore maple trees. ...
Charles Manson’s Ashes Are In A Michigan Museum
Charles Mason, who was a criminal, musician, and cult leader of the Manson Family, has a home in a Michigan museum. It's a face I'm not sure a mother could love, but the many looks of the Manson Family cult leader Charles Manson are unforgettable. Manson was involved in a series of murders that happened in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Michigan, Are You Using Counterfeit Ketchup? Find Out More
Before you squeeze ketchup onto your hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, etc., have you wondered if your ketchup is legit?. Well, you might need to start asking yourself that from now on. Is It Real or Fake?. The OG of the ketchup world, Heinz, has a recognizable and familiar taste that...
Is The Maurice Salad A Michigan Tradition?
A co-worker mentioned the Maurice salad and if it was a Michigan tradition because none of us ever heard of it. So let's dive into the history of the Maurice salad. First, let us learn what's in a Maurice salad before learning its origins and history in Michigan. The Maurice features a combination of chopped turkey, ham, swiss cheese, sweet pickles, and hard-boiled eggs tossed on top of a crispy bed of lettuce covered in a mayo-based dressing. Sounds pretty good.
What Do Michiganders Think About “Michigan Sauce?”
The origin of "Michigan Sauce" has been around since the late 20s and mid-30s but what do Michiganders think of it on their hot dogs?. Origins of "Michigan Sauce" The "Michigan Hot Dog" also known as the "Michigan" is a steamed all-beef hot dog on a steamed bun topped with a meaty sauce called "Michigan Sauce."
Drone Photos of the Irish Hills Twin Towers
The 'Twin Towers' in the Irish Hills sit on a hill by the road, looming over all the traffic that scoots by every day. In 1924, the Michigan Observation Company built the first tower in order to hopefully bring in more tourists and travelers with money to spend. One problem, though - Ed Kelly was a farmer who just happened to own the other half of the hill where the tower was...and he wasn't about to give up his half. While the Michigan Observation Company kept busy trying to find a way to get Ed Kelly to sell the property, Kelly was busy building his own tower right next to the original. He dubbed it "Gray Tower" with the words "Kelly Knoll" on the side.
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