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      <title>‘Nuclear Boyscout’ is the Michigan Man Who Experimented with Radioactive Material in his Backyard</title>
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      <title>Discover The Tranquility Of US 45: Michigan’s Quietest Highway Revealed</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Does Michigan have any driving test requirements for senior citizens? There's one state that does. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/senior-citizen-driving-test-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[From lobbying for meat laws to setting new standards, explore how Michigan's hot dog reputation was shaped by a dedicated activist. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigan-hot-dog-standards/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Forbes loves Grand Rapids! Find out why Forbes thinks that other cities have a lot to learn from Grand Rapids <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/forbes-grand-rapids-best-right-size-city/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[One Michigan location is getting national recognition as one of the top ten best small town food scenes in the country! <a href="https://wgrd.com/traverse-city-mich-best-food-scene/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars for the 95th Tulip Time Festival in Holland, a celebration of flowers, music, and Dutch heritage. Explore the beauty of spring in full bloom! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/is-there-really-a-live-camera-in-holland-to-watch-tulips-grow/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:46:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Looking for a new furry friend in Michigan? Check out which animals to steer clear of.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/prohibited-animals-michigan-pets/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Some towns sound uniquely Michigan. Others, sound like they don't belong. See 10 Michigan towns that sound like they wouldn't be in the Mitten State. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/unique-town-names-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:04:57 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Uncover the surprising pizza chains rated as the worst in America, including iconic Michigan favorites and well-known brands. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigan-pizza-chains-worst/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan had a state bird, state fish, but what about a state dog?  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/state-dog-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:38:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A new survey says that this Michigan city is among cities in the U.S. that swear the least.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-swearing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Uncover the top 10 Michigan cities battling tough times according to RoadSnacks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/small-southwestern-town-named-the-worst-to-live-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Oakland University's unexpected win over Kentucky was fueled by Jack Gohlke's exceptional performance, scoring ten 3-pointers and 32 points in total. <a href="https://wgrd.com/oakland-university-stuns-kentucky/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions announced that they had released cornerback Cam Sutton over allegations of domestic battery by strangulation. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/detroit-lions-released-cam-sutton/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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