10 celebrities who went to college in Michigan
Learn about 10 stars of stage and screen who spent their university glory days right here in the Great Lakes State.
Apr
2026
16
MICHIGAN HISTORY
Apr
2026
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Why Michigan is called the ‘Buckle of the Euchre Belt’ (+ what to know about the addictive card game)
Euchre is one of Michigan’s most popular card games, but why? Learn about the history of euchre in the Mitten, and how to try it for yourself!
Mar
2026
26
8 fascinating facts about Lake Erie, the most underrated Great Lake
Learn about an oft-overlooked treasure with this roundup of fun facts and figures about our lovely Lake Erie.
Mar
2026
25
That one time in Michigan: When Lake Huron had an extremely rare cyclone
Take a look back at “Huron Hurricane,” one of the most memorable moments in Michigan meteorological history.
Mar
2026
17
The fascinating origin story of Kalamazoo’s name
With a history of settlers dating back over 11,000 years, Kalamazoo and its river have a rich history that may have influenced its name.
Mar
2026
2
That one time in Michigan: When a fire burned the Thumb off the map
One of our state’s most destructive natural disasters struck in 1881. Explore the history of this tragedy, which killed hundreds of Michiganders.
Feb
2026
26
The Michigan museums my kids have enjoyed the most
My five children and I love visiting the many museums Michigan has to offer. Here are our favorite Michigan museums—and bonus, some even have free admission!
Feb
2026
24
Hash Bash returns to Ann Arbor without the Monroe Street Fair
Hash Bash is returning to the University of Michigan Diag at noon on Saturday, April 4, 2026, marking its 55th year as one of the country’s most visible pro-cannabis protests.
Feb
2026
23
WATCH: Michigan is reopening one of its darkest chapters
For decades, Native American children were taken from their families and sent to boarding schools across Michigan where abuse, neglect, and death were common.
Feb
2026
19
After 150 years, missing Lake Michigan shipwreck, Lac La Belle found
For more than 150 years, the passenger steamer Lac La Belle had been missing in the depths of Lake Michigan. Now, one of the most sought-after missing ships has been found.
