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Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Here is a look at how Americans have celebrated through the years while also honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

A Genesee County woman's casual Cinco de Mayo outing turned into an unforgettable $1 million payday after a friend convinced her to buy a few Michigan Lottery scratch-off tickets on the way home.

A dramatic rescue unfolded in Kalamazoo when a KDPS officer caught a baby tossed from a second-story window to escape a raging house fire.

A spur-of-the-moment decision to add two "easy pick" numbers to her ticket paid off massively for a 68-year-old Wayne County woman, netting her a $1.67 million Lotto 47 jackpot.

Was it an Ohio insult during a border war? A fur trade association? Or a Native American nickname? Historians still debate which theory best explains Michigan's wolverine identity.

City Slopes Indoor Ski & Ride is now open in Kentwood near Grand Rapids with year-round indoor skiing and snowboard lessons. The facility has Michigan's only revolving indoor slope.

These nine Grand Rapids restaurants offer more than just great food—they deliver unbeatable waterfront views, too. Locals reveal their go-to spots.

The Michigan band Greta Van Fleet got its name from a woman in their hometown of Frankenmuth. The 95-year-old musician has sadly passed away.

The car that symbolized city life across America was manufactured far from those busy streets, in a plant deep in the heart of Michigan.

Mackinac Island has officially been named the No. 1 summer destination in America for the fourth straight year in USA TODAY’s annual 10Best readers’ poll.

People have bought pet rocks and paid to have stars named after them, but buying a piece of Hell? Buying a piece of Hell might be a new level of marketing, or one very ambitious realtor.

Get ready for porch beer season! Explore the top Michigan brews that promise to elevate your outdoor relaxation this summer.

An 18-year-old St. Johns man faces severe first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges in a tragic Portland case marking an unprecedented legal pursuit by a local Michigan prosecutor.

Stacked - The Sandwich Shop is now open in Newaygo, Michigan, with made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, soups, ice cream, and a walk-up window.

The iconic Michigan pop is throwing a birthday bash at Riopelle Street in Eastern Market on June 14th.

Michigan has linked 21 cases of Salmonella to baby ducks and chickens. Health officials urge residents to wash hands and keep kids away from backyard poultry.

Several Christmas movies have been filmed in, or inspired by, Michigan, and a new holiday film, described as “not-so-Christmas,” is set to be shot in the Mitten State.

The Foo Fighters frontman reveals what he feels to be his 'cringiest' lyric during an episode of 'Hot Ones Versus.'