That one time in Michigan: When we marched with MLK
Before the March on Washington, there was the Walk to Freedom.
Jan
2024
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Karel Vega
Coming from a long background in public radio, Karel Vega strives to find stories that inform and inspire local communities. Before joining The ‘Gander, Karel served as managing editor at WKAR, the NPR affiliate in East Lansing, Michigan.
Jan
2024
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That one time in Michigan: When we had a great blizzard
Remembering one of the most powerful winter storms to hit the Mitten.
Dec
2023
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That one time in Michigan: When Grand Rapids lost its rapids
Long ago, the rapids of the Grand River could be heard echoing through Grand Rapids. And while they were so notably unique to the region, it didn't take long to lose those grand rapids.
Dec
2023
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That one time in Michigan: When we built 3 Capitols
How the Capitol came to Lansing.
Dec
2023
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That one time in Michigan: When we built the Soo Locks
How Michigan's oldest settlement became a transportation hub.
Nov
2023
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That one time in Michigan: When we created Little Bavaria
The story of Frankenmuth. With Thanksgiving behind us, many people around the state are already in full-on holiday mode, putting up lights and their Christmas trees. And here in Michigan, there's one place in particular that's synonymous with the...
Nov
2023
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That one time in Michigan: When we were late to Thanksgiving
Exploring the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in the Mitten.
Nov
2023
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That one time in Michigan: When we created the Lost Peninsula
This small Michigan community is separated from the rest of the state.
Oct
2023
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That one time in Michigan: When we invented Devil’s Night
Did you know Devil’s Night is a Michigan thing? While kids in other states cause mischief on the night before Halloween, 1930s Detroit is where the “holiday” as we know it began. Let’s talk about it.
Oct
2023
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That one time in Michigan: When the Dogman became real
The tale of how a radio DJ created an urban legend as a prank, only for Michiganders all across the state to later claim they saw the creature he’d made up.
