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Mysteries in the Mitten: 15 spooky books, movies, & TV shows set in Michigan
From horror movies to lighter and more family-friendly spooky stories, here are 15 scary books, movies, and TV shows set in Michigan.
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Happy Cat Cafe: 4 reasons to visit this trendy Grand Rapids spot
I visited the uber-trendy Happy Cat Cafe in Grand Rapids. Here are four reasons why you should, too (unless you’re allergic!).
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Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller
The Detroit Lions became division champions for the first time in 30 years late last season with a clinching win at Minnesota. They departed this time with another memorable and resilient performance — plus a big boost in their pursuit of another NFC North title.
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Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. Here’s what to know.
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Go Batty: October is Bat Appreciation Month
October is Bat Appreciation Month, and these winged creatures offer valuable benefits to the environment and economy.
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Stay overnight at Michigan’s 9 most haunted hotels (if you dare)
From upstate down to Kalamazoo, Michigan has many haunted hotels, and staying at most of them—and getting a spooky thrill—is cheaper than you might expect.
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The 35 best restaurants in Grand Rapids, according to locals
We asked more than a thousand Grand Rapids residents to tell us their favorite restaurants. Here’s what they said.
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City of Detroit and Pistons team up to energize early voters Saturday
Along with early voting, “Pistonsland: What Up D.O.E.” will celebrate local food, culture, and the upcoming Pistons season.
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Michigan is paying $13M after shooter drill terrified psychiatric hospital for kids
A judge has approved a $13 million settlement in a lawsuit over an unannounced active shooter drill at a Michigan psychiatric hospital for children, an event that terrified kids and staff and caused them to scramble for cover, text family and urgently call 911.
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The 11 biggest pumpkin patches in Michigan
From farms that let you wander through a 15-acre pumpkin wonderland to orchards that will let you hitch a ride out to the fields, here are some of the best and biggest pumpkin patches in Michigan.
