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      <title>'Unfrosted' Movie Paints Unrealistic Picture of Battle Creek</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 16:52:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 13:49:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We might be better off than some think. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/could-michigan-be-wiped-off-the-map-if-nuclear-war-breaks-out/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We might be better off than some think. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/could-michigan-be-wiped-off-the-map-if-nuclear-war-breaks-out/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 14:41:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan is struggling more than most with drugs according to a recent study. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/michigan-drug-problem-top-10-nationally/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Who knows Pop-Tarts better than Michigan anyway? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/michigans-favorite-pop-tart/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Who knows Pop-Tarts better than Michigan anyway? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/michigans-favorite-pop-tart/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:35:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One of the hottest television shows showed us where we fit into their universe. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/fallout-tv-series-shows-where-michigan-vault-would-be-located/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the hottest television shows showed us where we fit into their universe. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/fallout-tv-series-shows-where-michigan-vault-would-be-located/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:58:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bring on that beaver! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/where-should-buc-ees-build-their-first-michigan-location/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bring on that beaver! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/where-should-buc-ees-build-their-first-michigan-location/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Remembering When Michigan Called '1212' For the Time</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:48:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before technology automatically updated your devices, Michiganders had to reset clocks after DSL by calling 'Time'. Take a nostalgic look at this old service. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-time-phone-number/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before technology automatically updated your devices, Michiganders had to reset clocks after DSL by calling &apos;Time&apos;. Take a nostalgic look at this old service. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-time-phone-number/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You might have to wait a while for the next solar eclipse in Michigan, but it&apos;ll be worth it in southwest Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/kalamazoo-michigan-total-solar-eclipse/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Did you know that the largest Fourth of July air show in the country is right here in West Michigan? It's currently in the running for best airshow in the U.S. <a href="https://wgrd.com/battle-creek-air-show-in-the-running-for-best-in-the-nation/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Did you know that the largest Fourth of July air show in the country is right here in West Michigan? It&apos;s currently in the running for best airshow in the U.S. <a href="https://wgrd.com/battle-creek-air-show-in-the-running-for-best-in-the-nation/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Discover the largest city in Michigan with no suburbs. Explore which major Michigan cities qualify as suburbs-free. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/largest-michigan-city-without-suburbs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Discover the fascinating journey of Michigan's time zones and how the Michigan state hasn't always been in the Eastern Time Zone. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/history-michigan-time-zones/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Jerry Seinfeld’s Newest Movie is Set in 1960’s Battle Creek, Michigan</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Discover the buzz around the upcoming Netflix film 'Unfrosted: The Pop Tarts Story' co-written by Jerry Seinfeld. Get ready for a hilarious and star-studded take on the history of the iconic toaster pastry that's sure to delight audiences of all ages. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/jerry-seinfelds-newest-movie-is-set-in-1960s-battle-creek-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Oh man... these are gonna be good! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/bells-brewery-teases-new-variation-for-oberon-day-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Here is Where You'll Find the Most Alligators in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:06:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Who knew it was that easy <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/kelloggs-ban/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:02:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Everybody thinks they have Irish in their DNA on St. Patrick's Day.  Here are the most Irish Michigan towns. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/irish-michigan-towns/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>New Holland Brewing Expanding with Another West Michigan Tasting Room</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:24:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[New Holland Brewing is continuing to expand with a new tasting room along the lakeshore. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-holland-grand-haven-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Narcan Now Easily Available on Western Michigan Campuses</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The addition of Narcan could save dozens of lives from accidental overdoses. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/narcan-on-wmu-campus/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The addition of Narcan could save dozens of lives from accidental overdoses. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/narcan-on-wmu-campus/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Restaurants with Only Pizza on the Menu Just Hit Different</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ever stumble upon a pizza joint with absolutely nothing on the menu but pizza. They're rare but a true, treasured find. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/pizza-only-menus/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Indulge In Nostalgia: Bill Knapp's Famous Dishes And Traditions</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 22:32:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the heartwarming history of Bill Knapp's restaurant, a beloved Michigan gathering spot offering affordable comfort food beginning in 1948 Battle Creek.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-bill-knapps-history/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>These Are the 11 Most Dangerous Small Cities in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 22:31:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Think the most dangerous small cities in Michigan are probably all around Detroit? Think again. Higher crime and accidental death rates make these the 11 most dangerous small cities in the state. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/dangerous-small-cities-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>DEAD MALLS of Michigan: Battle Creek's BLEAK Lakeview Square Mall</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Discover the story of Lakeview Square Mall in Battle Creek, Michigan - once a bustling hub of commerce and nostalgia. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-battle-creek-dead-mall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>What Happened to the Wrigley’s Supermarkets in Michigan?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[I remember Wrigley supermarkets, but never went to one. Are there any left in Michigan? Here's some scant info and a few photos... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/wrigley-supermarkets-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Kellogg's CEO: Save Money By Eating 'Cereal for Dinner'</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:47:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[His comments may have been in bad taste. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/kelloggs-ceo-cereal-for-dinner/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[His comments may have been in bad taste. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/kelloggs-ceo-cereal-for-dinner/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Happening This Weekend: Beer Festival, Hungry Hippos, and Nordic Fire</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sip on local craft beers at the Winter Beer Festival at LMCU Ballpark, play Human Hungry Hungry Hippos, or be a Viking at the Nordic Fire Festival!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/winter-festivities-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:25:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's the first EV Charging Market of its kind with Citgo, and they hope it does well. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/ev-charging-market-pilot-program-is-coming-to-battle-creek/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s the first EV Charging Market of its kind with Citgo, and they hope it does well. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/ev-charging-market-pilot-program-is-coming-to-battle-creek/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:54:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jack in the Box left Michigan decades ago. It sounds like the restaurant is plotting a return...  <a href="https://wgrd.com/jack-in-the-box-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jack in the Box left Michigan decades ago. It sounds like the restaurant is plotting a return...  <a href="https://wgrd.com/jack-in-the-box-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michiganders Quit Quitting Their Jobs At Record Rates Last Year</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:12:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Turns out, most of us actually like our jobs in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michiganders-quit-quitting-jobs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Turns out, most of us actually like our jobs in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michiganders-quit-quitting-jobs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:02:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Fluffy, flaky fish, and crisp chips on the side. There's nothing better. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/kalamazoo-fish-and-chips-restaurants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fluffy, flaky fish, and crisp chips on the side. There&apos;s nothing better. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/kalamazoo-fish-and-chips-restaurants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>It's Nearly Time to 'Spring Forward' in Michigan Again</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:03:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We've been trying to pass legislation to get rid of this for years. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-spring-forward/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;ve been trying to pass legislation to get rid of this for years. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-spring-forward/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:54:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Fans left puzzled as Michigan's Campus Den stores vanish without a trace, leaving behind locked gates and unanswered questions. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/campus-den-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fans left puzzled as Michigan&apos;s Campus Den stores vanish without a trace, leaving behind locked gates and unanswered questions. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/campus-den-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[JR]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:07:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Will this change your mind in using any of these phrases? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/racist-common-michigan-phrases/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:06:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I guess a point could be made about whether or not it was in bad taste for cities like Flint, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo to show a screening of the original Twister movie. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-twisters-showings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I guess a point could be made about whether or not it was in bad taste for cities like Flint, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo to show a screening of the original Twister movie. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-twisters-showings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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