History
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That one time in Michigan: When we built the Soo Locks
How Michigan’s oldest settlement became a transportation hub.
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Whitmer administration uses federal funds to boost local nonprofits across Michigan
Millions of dollars provided to Michigan through the American Rescue Plan Act will help support hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the state.
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That one time in Michigan: When we created Little Bavaria
The story of Frankenmuth. With Thanksgiving behind us, many people around the state are already in full-on holiday mode, putting up lights and their Christmas trees. And here in Michigan, there’s one place in particular that’s synonymous with the holiday—Frankenmuth. But beyond having such a close connection to the holidays—including boasting the world’s largest Christmas…
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Unveiling Lansing’s treasures: 4 captivating and surprising historical insights
These four facts about Lansing delve into the city’s fascinating past.
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That one time in Michigan: When we were late to Thanksgiving
Exploring the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in the Mitten.
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Ford to resume building Michigan EV battery plant
Ford Motor Co. is resuming construction on a Michigan electric vehicle battery plant that the company postponed two months ago.
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That one time in Michigan: When we created the Lost Peninsula
This small Michigan community is separated from the rest of the state.
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That one time in Michigan: When the Edmund Fitzgerald sank
The truth behind what happened to the SS Edmund Fitzgerald remains one of the biggest mysteries in Great Lakes lore, with many studies and theories trying to piece it together. But there are certain things we do know. Here’s the story of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
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Beacons of the Great Lakes: The true tales behind 9 Michigan lighthouses
From ghostly visitors to a Boy Scout renovation, here are the stories behind 9 of Michigan’s coolest lighthouses.
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That one time in Michigan: When we invented Devil’s Night
Did you know Devil’s Night is a Michigan thing? While kids in other states cause mischief on the night before Halloween, 1930s Detroit is where the “holiday” as we know it began. Let’s talk about it.
