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      <title>Michigan's Endangered State Flag: 3 Species Nearly Wiped Out</title>
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      <title>Hollywood's All Time Biggest Flop Was Filmed In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:12:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Read about Oogieloves Big Balloon Adventure and how this Michigan made film, with a stacked cast, stands as the movie with worst wide opening of all time. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-filmed-movie-failure/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Ten More Former Michigan Drive-In Theaters: Big Rapids to Saginaw</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:27:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are ten more sites of old Michigan Drive-in theaters, ranging from 1948-1980s... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/ten-more-former-drivein-theaters/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>What is the Leading Cause of Death in Michigan Prisons?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:48:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the top causes of prisoner deaths in Michigan based on a recent study by The Connecticut Trial Firm. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-prison-death-statistics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>These are the Largest Cities in Michigan Without Any Suburbs</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:04:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <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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      <title>The Woodward Strangler is a Notorious Michigan Serial Killer Who Left Bodies in Abandoned Buildings</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the chilling tale of the Woodward Corridor Killer and the Highland Park Strangler in Detroit's dark history. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/woodward-strangler/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Commercial Exchange Building, which has in the past been known as the Collins Manufacturing and Jackson Automobile Company, located at 2301 E. Michigan Ave. in Jackson is up for bid starting Monday, March 18th, until the end of the day on March 20 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/commercial-exchange-jackson-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:55:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The heartwarming story of the iconic concrete gorilla in Spring Arbor, Michigan and its journey from beloved landmark to an uncertain fate under new ownership. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/spring-arbor-michigan-gorilla/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 20:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Unveil the humor behind bizarre street names at unconventional intersections like the Nexus of the Universe and the meeting of West North with North West in Jackson, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/north-west-west-north-jackson-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:50:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're from the Mid-Michigan area, you probably recognize this store. Especially if you are from a small town called Stockbridge, located in lower Michigan. 

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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>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the heartwarming history of Bill Knapp&apos;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>]]></content:encoded>
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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>
      <content:encoded><![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>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>DEAD MALLS of Michigan: Battle Creek's BLEAK Lakeview Square Mall</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:20:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <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>These Pro Football Hall of Famers Were Born in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:48:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan doesn't have the most Hall of Famers, but the state has certainly produced some legends. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/michigan-born-pro-football-hall-of-famers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Gone But Not Forgotten Michigan Born Businesses: Borders Books</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:54:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Uncover the turbulent history of Borders Books, from its acquisition by Kmart to its eventual demise in the digital age. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-borders-books-history/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>DEAD MALLS of Michigan: Jackson's Nearly Empty Westwood Mall</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:00:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the intriguing history of Michigan's malls through the lens of Jackson's iconic Westwood Mall. Learn about its rise, fall, and impact on the local retail scene. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/jackson-michigans-westwood-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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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:49:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <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>Mid-Michigan Restaurants Worthy of Featuring on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/michigan-restaurants-guy-fieri-should-visit/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:02:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Some Mid-Michigan restaurants have such excellent food, service, and vibes that are so good they should be featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'. Here's where Guy Fieri should come. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/michigan-restaurants-guy-fieri-should-visit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Photo Gallery: Jackson, Michigan in the 1940s</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:19:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It was wartime. Michigan towns and cities did their best to keep morale high and people entertained. Here's how it looked in Jackson back in the 1940s... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/jackson-in-the-40s/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Moving to Michigan? Avoid These Popular Cities At All Costs</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:02:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Harrison]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan's Last Execution: Historical Shift From Death to Life</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:01:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the historic decision that made Michigan the first English-speaking jurisdiction to abolish the death penalty. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigans-last-execution/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the historic decision that made Michigan the first English-speaking jurisdiction to abolish the death penalty. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigans-last-execution/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Have You Noticed This Little Cemetery Between Jackson and Leslie?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:46:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Every day, thousands pass by this small cemetery just off Berry Road, hidden in the trees...but how much do you know about it? Here's some brief info and photos... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/have-you-noticed-the-little-cemetery-along-us-127-between-jackson-and-leslie/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Michigan Meteorologists Are All Starting to Say the Same Thing About Potential mid-January Heavy Snowfall</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:07:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Mid January major snowstorm forecasted to bring significant snowfall to Michigan, with highest amounts expected in mid-Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/january-2024-michigan-snowfall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Did You Know These NFL Commentators Are From Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:28:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan's got its share of big names in pro football, including a few in the broadcast booth. Here are four NFL commentators you might not have realized are from Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/nfl-commentators-from-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>The Strange Story of Jackson, Michigan's Mr. Chicken</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:10:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ The story goes that in December, 1996 a rooster was left outside in a snow storm. But luckily he was found by a local vet, Tim England, but its two feet were frozen to the point where they needed amputation <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/jackson-michigan-mr-chicken/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The story goes that in December, 1996 a rooster was left outside in a snow storm. But luckily he was found by a local vet, Tim England, but its two feet were frozen to the point where they needed amputation <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/jackson-michigan-mr-chicken/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>10 Most Dangerous Michigan Cities 2023</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:13:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Do you live in one of the 10 most dangerous cities in Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/most-dangerous-michigan-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Do you live in one of the 10 most dangerous cities in Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/most-dangerous-michigan-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Get 'Breakfast All Day' at Michigan's Best Hole-In-The-Wall Diner</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:04:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Cramped, Greasy, and full of carbs. Our kinda place in Jackson, MI. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-best-diner/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Cramped, Greasy, and full of carbs. Our kinda place in Jackson, MI. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-best-diner/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Got Started With A Mistake That Still Makes It Unique</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is the place where all townships and counties in Michigan’s two peninsulas are surveyed. But as they pointed out, there are actually two points, not one. This is where the mistake came from. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/maridian-baseline-2-points/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is the place where all townships and counties in Michigan&#x2019;s two peninsulas are surveyed. But as they pointed out, there are actually two points, not one. This is where the mistake came from. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/maridian-baseline-2-points/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Student Driver? Here Are 6 Driving Schools in West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 17:20:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With drivers ed. season approaching Michigan's road will soon be flooded with new drivers. Here are driving schools located in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/west-michigan-driving-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With drivers ed. season approaching Michigan&apos;s road will soon be flooded with new drivers. Here are driving schools located in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/west-michigan-driving-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Seven Best Reviews For Michigan's "Clothing-Optional" Resorts</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:51:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Despite a few negative reviews, most of Michigan's "Clothing Optional" resorts are highly rated! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-nudist-resort-reviews/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite a few negative reviews, most of Michigan&apos;s &quot;Clothing Optional&quot; resorts are highly rated! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-nudist-resort-reviews/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Here Are 7 Factory Tours You Can Take Across Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:42:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are at least 7 tours you can take to get a behind-the-scenes look at how some of your favorite Michigan things are crafted.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-factory-tours/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chelsea Rose]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Former Hot n’ Nows of Michigan: What Are They Now?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The popular Michigan-based fast food chain at one point operated in nearly 15 states. Today there is only one Hot 'n Now location still in operation in Sturgis, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/former-hot-n-now-restaurants-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The popular Michigan-based fast food chain at one point operated in nearly 15 states. Today there is only one Hot &apos;n Now location still in operation in Sturgis, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/former-hot-n-now-restaurants-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:02:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For the 11-year-old Revel, they were 'his KISS.' <a href="https://wgrd.com/scott-ian-interview-anthrax-son-slipknot-jackson-american-series-soloist/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[For the 11-year-old Revel, they were &apos;his KISS.&apos; <a href="https://wgrd.com/scott-ian-interview-anthrax-son-slipknot-jackson-american-series-soloist/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Philip Trapp]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Jackson Michigan Is The Original Home To Ritz Crackers</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:59:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One of the nation's favorite salty cracker snacks was created here in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/jackson-michigan-ritz-crackers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the nation&apos;s favorite salty cracker snacks was created here in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/jackson-michigan-ritz-crackers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Da'Jzon Hughes]]></dc:creator>
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