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We asked, you answered: Here are 38 of the best locally-owned bookstores in Michigan
‘Gander readers weighed in with their favorite locally-owned bookstores from around the Great Lakes State.
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Try to explain these 8 urban legends, haunted hotspots, and ghost sightings in Michigan
From fallen soldiers and heartbroken lovers to witches’ curses and unexplained creatures, here are the best spooky stories in Michigan.
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We asked, you answered: Here are 22 of the best cider mills in Michigan
Whether you’d rather pick your own apples off of the tree or enjoy a fresh glass of apple cider straight from the press, there’s something for everyone at one of the many cider mills that can be found in the Mitten State.
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Hidden Near You: How to find Michigan’s best speakeasies and secret bars
Sipping a craft cocktail is more fun when you have to find a hidden doorway or recite a secret code before you can even order.
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The surprising history behind these 7 Michigan college mascots
Whether they’re being goofy on the field or inspiring loyalty to our team, college mascots have, er, big shoes to fill. But how are these powerful symbols created?
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From Escanaba to 8 Mile: Here are 16 works filmed or set in Michigan
From movies to video games, here’s a glimpse of our favorite cultural pieces that were set or filmed in Michigan.
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Daughters of Motown: 5 Michigan women who shaped music history
These five ladies didn’t need Los Angeles to make it big—all they needed was the Motor City. Relive Motown’s glory days with the stories of these Detroit divas.
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5 Michigan women who made history
Through activism, sports, astronautics, and monumental court cases, these five trailblazers made history in the Mitten…and the world.
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Food History: Michigan’s favorite ice cream was born in a brewery
Blue Moon ice cream may be a Midwest dairy flavor mystery that sort of just tastes like “blue” to some, but Michigan’s Superman ice cream multiplies that mystery by three.
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Feeling saucy: The history of Mario Lelli’s Zip Sauce
His special sauce took on its own legendary status. Today, Zip Sauce is available in over 4,500 retail stores.
