Lifestyle
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7 Black Motown legends who shaped music history
Put on your dancing shoes and jump into the history of Motown, where Black artists laid the foundation for modern music.
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COVID changed dining habits. How Lansing’s sit-down restaurants are adapting
More full-service restaurants are turning to events to attract new customers and keep regulars coming back.
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Pączki Day: Why Mardi Gras in Michigan means Polish pastry
Eating pączki the Tuesday before Lent is a Michigan tradition–but why? Read to find out—and learn where to get some pączki for yourself this year.
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17 can’t-miss weekend events in Michigan (Feb. 12-15)
Highlights include Valentine’s festivities across the state and free fishing without a license during Free Fishing Weekend.
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13 notable stops along Michigan’s Underground Railroad
Did you know that Michigan was home to over 200 stops on the Underground Railroad? We traced our state’s history in facilitating steps to freedom.
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Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Feb. 6-8)
Highlights include a major snowmobile race in the UP, a women’s expo in our capital city, and a Lunar New Year celebration in Detroit.
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13 Winter Olympians who made Michigan history (+ who to watch in 2026!)
It’s Winter Olympics season again, and Michiganders have a proud legacy at the Games. Read on to meet Michigan Olympians past and present.
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These viral animals from Michigan will turn your day around
Michigan is home to an adorable variety of social media-famous animals. Read on to learn all about them.
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13 things happening in Michigan this weekend (Jan. 30-Feb. 1)
Our picks include an auto show in Grand Rapids, festivals highlighting Michigan’s best beer and wine, and a major winter event in Frankenmuth.
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That one time in Michigan: When marijuana was legal for 22 days in 1972
Explore the unique history of cannabis in Michigan, from a star-studded Ann Arbor rally to a three-week reprieve from marijuana laws in the 1970s.
