History
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That one time in Michigan: When the Dogman became real
The tale of how a radio DJ created an urban legend as a prank, only for Michiganders all across the state to later claim they saw the creature he’d made up.
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Can you guess Michigan’s 10 oldest cities and towns? Here’s how they got started.
History buff? Mitten traveler? If you’re curious to see a living slice of Michigan history first-hand, consider stopping by one of our 10 oldest cities and towns. Here’s why they’re worth a visit.
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The story behind 6 ghost towns in Michigan that are worth exploring
These hidden places are eerie snapshots of Michigan’s past.
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That one time in Michigan: When the Three Fires Council began
A look into Michigan’s Indigenous history.
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That One Time in Michigan…When Ghost Lights Were Debunked
If you happen to be standing in a specific spot near the small community of Paulding at night, you’re likely to catch a glimpse of this mysterious glow. For decades, legends about the light’s source ran wild—most of them ghost stories. That is, until a group of Michigan Tech students set out to find the…
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That One Time in Michigan…When a Stagecoach Robber Turned His Life Around
Here’s how stagecoach robber Reimund Holzhey went from a life sentence to a new life.
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8 Creepy Unsolved Mysteries and True Crime Stories From Michigan
From spooky disappearances to one of the deadliest commercial airline mishaps in history, it all happened right here in Michigan.
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That One Time in Michigan…When the Mackinac Bridge Was Built
Whether you’re heading north into the natural splendor of the Upper Peninsula or coming down into the Mitten, few things compare to the wonder you feel as you drive over the Mighty Mac. But how did it come to be?
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That One Time in Michigan…When We Went to War With Ohio
The true story about how Michigan’s “boy governor” led Michigan to war with Ohio and got the Upper Peninsula in the process.
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22 unique Michigan city names and the stories behind them
Ready to brush up on your Michigan etymology? Here are some of Michigan’s most unusual names, what they mean, and where they came from.
