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      <title>Hibachi Trick Gone Wrong Sends MI Customer to the Hospital with Burns</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:41:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>End of an Era? McDonald’s Getting Rid of Plastic Happy Meal Toys</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:57:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This move will reduce plastic use by 90%. <a href="https://wgrd.com/end-of-an-era-mcdonalds-getting-rid-of-plastic-happy-meal-toys/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This move will reduce plastic use by 90%. <a href="https://wgrd.com/end-of-an-era-mcdonalds-getting-rid-of-plastic-happy-meal-toys/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Eating One Hot Dog Takes Off an Astonishing Amount of Minutes of Your Life</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:53:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The findings are bun-believable! <a href="https://wgrd.com/eating-one-hot-dog-takes-off-an-astonishing-amount-of-minutes-of-your-life/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The findings are bun-believable! <a href="https://wgrd.com/eating-one-hot-dog-takes-off-an-astonishing-amount-of-minutes-of-your-life/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The CDC Says You Need to Steam Your Meat Because of a Salmonella Outbreak</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:48:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It might be time to invest in a panini press. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-cdc-says-you-need-to-steam-your-meat-because-of-a-salmonella-outbreak/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It might be time to invest in a panini press. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-cdc-says-you-need-to-steam-your-meat-because-of-a-salmonella-outbreak/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is Licking the Cake Batter Worth Getting Sick? The CDC Says No!</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:27:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ugh, the batter is the best part of a cookie or cake. <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-licking-the-cake-batter-worth-getting-sick-the-cdc-says-no/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ugh, the batter is the best part of a cookie or cake. <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-licking-the-cake-batter-worth-getting-sick-the-cdc-says-no/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Popular Seasoning Brand Recalls Four Products Due to Salmonella Risk</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:39:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Make sure your next meal doesn't have a sprinkle of Salmonella. <a href="https://wgrd.com/popular-seasoning-brand-recalls-four-products-due-to-salmonella-risk/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Make sure your next meal doesn&apos;t have a sprinkle of Salmonella. <a href="https://wgrd.com/popular-seasoning-brand-recalls-four-products-due-to-salmonella-risk/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Frozen Shrimp Sold at Meijer &amp; Whole Foods Recalled Due to Salmonella</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 22:29:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Six illnesses were reported between February and April. <a href="https://wgrd.com/frozen-shrimp-sold-at-meijer-whole-foods-recalled-due-to-salmonella/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Six illnesses were reported between February and April. <a href="https://wgrd.com/frozen-shrimp-sold-at-meijer-whole-foods-recalled-due-to-salmonella/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>TOO CUTE: Buddy’s Delivered Pizzas to the Animals at Detroit Zoo</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:26:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The pictures will steal a pizza of your heart. <a href="https://wgrd.com/too-cute-buddys-delivered-pizzas-to-the-animals-at-detroit-zoo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The pictures will steal a pizza of your heart. <a href="https://wgrd.com/too-cute-buddys-delivered-pizzas-to-the-animals-at-detroit-zoo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 22:51:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Guaranteed to be an explosion of flavors in your mouth. <a href="https://wgrd.com/firework-is-faygos-brand-new-summer-flavor/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Guaranteed to be an explosion of flavors in your mouth. <a href="https://wgrd.com/firework-is-faygos-brand-new-summer-flavor/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 14:16:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Costco plans on adding new and improved Churros to their menu, too! <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-food-samples-are-returning-to-costco/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Costco plans on adding new and improved Churros to their menu, too! <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-food-samples-are-returning-to-costco/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Garage Bar Opening New Location in Ada</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Garage Bar & Grill opened their original location on Ottawa Ave. in 2014. <a href="https://wgrd.com/garage-bar-opening-new-location-in-ada/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Garage Bar &amp; Grill opened their original location on Ottawa Ave. in 2014. <a href="https://wgrd.com/garage-bar-opening-new-location-in-ada/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Here’s West Michigan’s Weird Food Combinations</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 03:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When normal foods become WEIRD AF!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/heres-west-michigans-weird-food-combinations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Some deals last past Monday! <a href="https://wgrd.com/all-the-tax-day-deals-for-2021/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Your taste buds are going to be traveling to the Middle East! <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-restaurant-opening-at-downtown-market-this-summer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The way to mom&apos;s heart is through food. <a href="https://wgrd.com/most-moms-want-meat-for-mothers-day-but-michigan-moms-prefer-something-sweeter/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 01:22:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Not all heroes wear capes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/chipotle-giving-away-250000-free-burritos-to-healthcare-workers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 22:37:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[There are only two locations in Michigan currently. The one in Grand Rapid will be the first in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wahlburgers-is-coming-to-downtown-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 23:31:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The B.O.B. has been closed since November <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-b-o-b-partially-reopening-next-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The B.O.B. has been closed since November <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-b-o-b-partially-reopening-next-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 23:41:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[They're also coming out with two new flavors on Saturday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/hudsonville-ice-cream-giving-away-25k-free-pints-of-ice-cream-on-saturday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[They&apos;re also coming out with two new flavors on Saturday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/hudsonville-ice-cream-giving-away-25k-free-pints-of-ice-cream-on-saturday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Don&apos;t know what to order? Just grab what rolls by! <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-first-conveyor-belt-sushi-now-open/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:44:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An out-of-the-world experience for your mouth. <a href="https://wgrd.com/nasas-rover-is-landing-on-mars-today-krispy-kreme-is-selling-the-perfect-doughnut-in-honor/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Aunt Jemima's history dates back to slavery... until now. <a href="https://wgrd.com/aunt-jemima-has-a-new-name-look-but-still-tastes-the-same-so-calm-down/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Aunt Jemima&apos;s history dates back to slavery... until now. <a href="https://wgrd.com/aunt-jemima-has-a-new-name-look-but-still-tastes-the-same-so-calm-down/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 04:01:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[EVERYTHING is in this ice cream. <a href="https://wgrd.com/would-you-pay-12-for-a-pint-of-ice-cream-that-tastes-like-a-bagel/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Everyone can have a slice of Detroit for the holidays. <a href="https://wgrd.com/send-someone-you-love-a-buddys-pizza-anywhere-in-the-country-for-the-holidays/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Everyone can have a slice of Detroit for the holidays. <a href="https://wgrd.com/send-someone-you-love-a-buddys-pizza-anywhere-in-the-country-for-the-holidays/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The popular Ann Arbor deli is more than just sandwiches. <a href="https://wgrd.com/zingermans-deli-back-in-west-mi-with-their-pie-pickup-truck/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Starbucks is also donating $100K to support mental health resources for frontline workers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/starbucks-giving-out-free-coffee-all-month-to-frontline-workers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Starbucks is also donating $100K to support mental health resources for frontline workers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/starbucks-giving-out-free-coffee-all-month-to-frontline-workers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2020 04:07:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Turkey may be the main event on Thanksgiving, but let's be honest, it's all about the side dishes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/will-michigans-favorite-thanksgiving-side-dish-be-at-your-table-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Turkey may be the main event on Thanksgiving, but let&apos;s be honest, it&apos;s all about the side dishes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/will-michigans-favorite-thanksgiving-side-dish-be-at-your-table-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 01:59:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The exact locations have not been revealed yet. <a href="https://wgrd.com/more-than-100-applebees-ihop-restaurants-will-permanently-close/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The exact locations have not been revealed yet. <a href="https://wgrd.com/more-than-100-applebees-ihop-restaurants-will-permanently-close/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:06:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This might be the most stressful election year to date so some freebies should help out. <a href="https://wgrd.com/heres-a-bunch-of-election-day-deals-discounts-to-take-advantage-of/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This might be the most stressful election year to date so some freebies should help out. <a href="https://wgrd.com/heres-a-bunch-of-election-day-deals-discounts-to-take-advantage-of/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:36:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The affected product can be returned for a full refund. <a href="https://wgrd.com/trader-joes-recalling-over-4k-pounds-of-fish-in-19-states-including-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The affected product can be returned for a full refund. <a href="https://wgrd.com/trader-joes-recalling-over-4k-pounds-of-fish-in-19-states-including-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:10:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[COVID-19 doesn't have to ruin your holiday plans. <a href="https://wgrd.com/restaurant-group-adds-private-event-spaces-in-grand-rapids-for-upcoming-holidays/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[COVID-19 doesn&apos;t have to ruin your holiday plans. <a href="https://wgrd.com/restaurant-group-adds-private-event-spaces-in-grand-rapids-for-upcoming-holidays/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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