Unveiling Lansing’s treasures: 4 captivating and surprising historical insights
These four facts about Lansing delve into the city’s fascinating past.
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LOCAL HISTORY
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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.
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Ford to resume building Michigan EV battery plant
Ford Motor Co. is resuming construction on a Michigan electric vehicle battery plant that the company postponed two months ago.
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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.
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That one time in Michigan: When the Edmund Fitzgerald sank
The truth behind what happened to the SS Edmund Fitzgerald remains one of the biggest mysteries in Great Lakes lore, with many studies and theories trying to piece it together. But there are certain things we do know. Here's the story of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
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Beacons of the Great Lakes: The true tales behind 9 Michigan lighthouses
From ghostly visitors to a Boy Scout renovation, here are the stories behind 9 of Michigan’s coolest lighthouses.
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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.
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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.
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Can you guess Michigan’s 10 oldest cities and towns? Here’s how they got started.
History buff? Mitten traveler? If you're curious to see a living slice of Michigan history first-hand, consider stopping by one of our 10 oldest cities and towns. Here’s why they’re worth a visit.
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The story behind 6 ghost towns in Michigan that are worth exploring
These hidden places are eerie snapshots of Michigan's past.
