Ellery Weil
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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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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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Coney Island on the Great Lakes: The story behind Michigan’s famous hot dogs
Coney Island may be in New York, but Coney Island hot dogs are a Michigan tradition! Learn about the dish and how it became a Wolverine classic.
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How to travel around Europe without leaving Michigan
Want to explore European countries without boarding a flight? Check out Michigan’s best European-inspired sights and attractions.
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Celebrate the autumn equinox in Michigan at these 8 events
The autumn equinox is coming up, and Michigan is full of ways to enjoy it. Check out these autumnal activities across the Mitten.
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A historian’s guide to living history in and around Detroit
You’ve studied Michigan history, but why not live it? Check out one historian’s guide to the best ways to bring history to life in Metro Detroit.
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That one time in Michigan: When we had our deadliest tornado
June marked the 72nd anniversary of the deadliest tornado in Michigan’s history. Learn about the Flint-Beecher tornado, its impact, and its lasting legacy.
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A historian explores Michigan’s secret bootlegging empire
Want to learn about Michigan’s secret and spirited past? Here, a historian and U of M grad explores the state’s history as a bootlegging center.
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Free Comic Book Day in Michigan: What to know & where to go
Free Comic Book Day takes place on May 3, 2025. Learn how and where to celebrate all things comic books in Michigan.
