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Why Do People Think Michigan Is the Worst State?
Why Do People Think Michigan Is the Worst State?
Michigan hate is one of the internet’s stranger hobbies. Spend enough time on Reddit threads, state-ranking articles, comment sections, or “best and worst places to live” lists, and you will eventually run into the same familiar shots: the roads are…
Why So Many Michigan Towns Have French Names (and How to Pronounce Them)
Why So Many Michigan Towns Have French Names (and How to Pronounce Them)
Read a Michigan map out loud and you’ll sound like you’re stumbling through a high school French quiz. Sault Ste. Marie. Charlevoix. Presque Isle. Grand Marais. Detroit itself. Michigan towns with French names are everywhere, and most of them have…
Michigan’s Most Mind-Blowingly Weird Food
Michigan’s Most Mind-Blowingly Weird Food
Michigan has many gifts. Great lakes. Great music. Great sports heartbreak. And, apparently, a deep and beautiful refusal to let food remain normal. This is a state where somebody looked at a burger and thought, “Nice start, but what if…
Reddit’s Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurants
Reddit’s Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurants
As a Grand Rapids resident and casual lurker in the Grand Rapids subreddit, I’m always curious to read local opinions on places to eat. Reddit’s always an interesting place to gauge local opinion, particularly on popular restaurants, but a recent…
The Deepest Points in Each of the Great Lakes
The Deepest Points in Each of the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes form the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by surface area, stretching across the U.S.–Canada border and shaping the geography, climate, and culture of the Midwest and Great Lakes region. While they are often described by…
Michigan Fall Bucket List

Michigan Fall Bucket List

The beauty of Michigan’s fall colors is one of the many reasons Michiganders put up with cold bitter winters. It is a great time to be outside and enjoy the weather without being overwhelmed by the heat summer can bring.…

LexieSeptember 15, 2022September 14, 2022 Around Michigan
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Common, Yet Weird, Questions About Michigan

Common, Yet Weird, Questions About Michigan

One of the more interesting things about having access to search marketing tools is the ability to get data on what people search for on search engines. One tool I often use is SEMrush, which allows you to look up…

AdamSeptember 1, 2022August 31, 2022 Around Michigan
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Best Botanical Gardens in Michigan

Best Botanical Gardens in Michigan

There are many beautiful and serene botanical gardens located throughout the state of Michigan. These gardens offer visitors a chance to admire a wide variety of plant life, as well as learn more about the importance of plants and their…

MikeAugust 15, 2022July 6, 2022 Around Michigan
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Fun Lakes to Camp on in Michigan

Fun Lakes to Camp on in Michigan

Summer is in full swing and it is time to hit the inland lakes in the Great Lakes state. There is no better way to do it than to find campgrounds with a waterfront view. We are lucky to have…

JoeAugust 1, 2022August 11, 2022 Around Michigan
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TV Shows Set in Michigan

TV Shows Set in Michigan

Michigan tried to make a name for itself in the 2010s by being a hub for filming, but making movies in Michigan never really took off. Very few tv shows have been filmed in Michigan too, but our state is…

LexieJuly 15, 2022July 18, 2022 Around Michigan
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Michigan Slang & Accent Words

Michigan Slang & Accent Words

There was a point in my life when I thought I spoke unaccented English. As I had the chance to travel the country a bit, I quickly learned just how wrong I was. Growing up in Michigan, and then living…

AdamJuly 1, 2022April 10, 2024 Around Michigan
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20 Weird Michigan Laws

20 Weird Michigan Laws

Michigan has its fair share of weird laws. For example, did you know that it’s against the law to sing to your girlfriend in Kalamazoo? Or that it’s illegal to tie an alligator to a fire hydrant? Here are some…

MikeJune 15, 2022June 13, 2022 Around Michigan
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Best Sushi in Lansing

Best Sushi in Lansing

The restaurant scene in the Lansing area has grown rapidly recently. There seem to be new local restaurants and breweries as well as chain restaurants popping up. But what hasn’t changed are the top sushi places in the area. The…

LexieMay 15, 2022May 14, 2022 Around Michigan
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Movies Made in Michigan: Detroit, Grand Rapids, and More…

Movies Made in Michigan: Detroit, Grand Rapids, and More…

Living in Grand Rapids was an interesting time in the 2010s when Michigan had enacted a film tax credit to lure more productions to Michigan. I recall the movie 30 minutes or less shooting at the pizza place around the…

AdamMay 1, 2022May 2, 2022 Around Michigan
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Michigan Mental Health Resources

Michigan Mental Health Resources

May is national mental health month, and we want to make sure our Michigan community is aware of the many resources available to them. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out for help.…

MikeApril 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Around Michigan
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