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      <title>Four Great Lakes in the Running For Best Lake in the U.S.</title>
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      <title>What Would Happen if One of Michigan's Critical Bridges Collapsed</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:36:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[More than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes coastline, and only 4 bridges (and a tunnel) to cross. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-bridge-collapse/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Here’s How Long it Takes to Travel the Length of Michigan by Ship</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:39:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the hidden travel times of Michigan's waterways. From the Soo Locks to all Michigan points - a unique perspective on geography. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/soo-locks-sailing-times/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Pronto Pups Announces Opening Day for 77th Season in Grand Haven</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:40:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join the excitement as Pronto Pups marks their 77th season when they open in April  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/pronto-pups-announces-opening-day-for-77th-season-in-grand-haven/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Sleep On Lake Michigan in One of These Many Chalets on the Water</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:01:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Perfect for a large gathering. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/sleep-on-lake-michigan-in-one-of-these-many-chalets-on-the-water/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Michigan Counties Among Nations Most at Risk For Tornadoes In '24</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:20:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[New study reveals Michigan's tornado risk! Stay informed about the counties most vulnerable to tornadoes in 2024. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-tornado-risk-data/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Chicago’s West Michigan Encroachment Spreads Further North to Muskegon</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Uncover the reasons behind the increasing number of Chicagoans making West Michigan, specifically Muskegon, their new home. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/muskegon-attracts-former-chicago-residents/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>This Michigan Lake Named One of The 10 Deadliest In The World</title>
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      <title>Uninhabited Poverty Island &amp; Deserted Lighthouse: Delta County</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:31:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>PRICE DROP: Breathtaking Converted Church Still For Sale in West Michigan</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Once a church a historic landmark in Grand Haven, Mich. has been transformed in to a stunning 8,000 square foot residential home. <a href="https://wgrd.com/converted-church-for-sale-grand-haven-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>The Surprising Realization Lake Huron is the Most Rural Great Lake</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Think about it, unlike all the other Great Lakes, there's no major city anywhere on Lake Huron. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/lack-large-cities-lake-huron/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Think about it, unlike all the other Great Lakes, there&apos;s no major city anywhere on Lake Huron. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/lack-large-cities-lake-huron/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>There is So Much Nostalgia in this Small Michigan Beach Town Video Rental and Arcade</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 20:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the magic of the a Michigan small beach town arcade and video rental store. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/video-dock-harbor-beach/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the magic of the a Michigan small beach town arcade and video rental store. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/video-dock-harbor-beach/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>It’s Easy To See Why This Michigan Pizza Place Landed On Yelp’s Top 100 Pizza Spots</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:00:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan is known for it's delicious Detroit style pizza. One pizza place out of the entire said landed on Yelps top 100 pizza spots for 2024 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/silve-beach-pizza-yelp-top-100-pizza-spots/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan is known for it&apos;s delicious Detroit style pizza. One pizza place out of the entire said landed on Yelps top 100 pizza spots for 2024 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/silve-beach-pizza-yelp-top-100-pizza-spots/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>West Michigan Gets National Love Thanks To The Daily Show</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Daily Show highlighted Michigan democrats protest vote during the recent primary and while doing so Michael Kosta and Jordan Klepper shared some interesting Michigan perspectives and references. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/west-michigan-love-on-the-daily-show/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Daily Show highlighted Michigan democrats protest vote during the recent primary and while doing so Michael Kosta and Jordan Klepper shared some interesting Michigan perspectives and references. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/west-michigan-love-on-the-daily-show/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:30:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Kirk Park in Ottawa County, Michigan, is set to welcome back dogs and their owners to the beach with regular hours starting May 1st. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/kirk-park-dog-beach/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Kirk Park in Ottawa County, Michigan, is set to welcome back dogs and their owners to the beach with regular hours starting May 1st. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/kirk-park-dog-beach/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ghost Town or Shadow Town? Pierport in Manistee County, Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:47:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Typhoid wiped out many residents, businesses folded, and the remaining people fled. Here are a few facts about Pierport and a few photos... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/pierport-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Typhoid wiped out many residents, businesses folded, and the remaining people fled. Here are a few facts about Pierport and a few photos... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/pierport-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:56:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[No, you're not crazy, it really has been a record warm year for Michigan. Here's a breakdown of exactly how mild it's been. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/2024-michigan-warmest-winter-record/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[No, you&apos;re not crazy, it really has been a record warm year for Michigan. Here&apos;s a breakdown of exactly how mild it&apos;s been. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/2024-michigan-warmest-winter-record/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Are Spy Balloons Back, and Will They Fly over Michigan Again?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 18:58:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's possible, I guess. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/spy-balloon-over-michigan-again/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s possible, I guess. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/spy-balloon-over-michigan-again/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Meatball]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Own Strip Club On Shore Of Lake Michigan For Only $200,000</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:50:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you have always wanted to own your strip club, now you can at a bargain price on the shore of Lake Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/own-strip-club-on-shore-of-lake-michigan-for-only-200000/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have always wanted to own your strip club, now you can at a bargain price on the shore of Lake Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/own-strip-club-on-shore-of-lake-michigan-for-only-200000/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>$2 Million Mid-Century Mod. Lake Michigan Shoreline Home For Sale</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:13:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There is an iconic home called The Butterfly House, which is up for sale for the first time by its original owners, listed on Zillow, and is $2.1 million at 2965 Ridge Rd. located in Michigan City. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/butterfly-house-michigan-city/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There is an iconic home called The Butterfly House, which is up for sale for the first time by its original owners, listed on Zillow, and is $2.1 million at 2965 Ridge Rd. located in Michigan City. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/butterfly-house-michigan-city/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Frankhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Sunsets Are the Best In The World, and it's No Contest</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Anyone who says differently is wrong, and here's why... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-sunsets-most-beautiful/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Saugatuck Brewing Company Announces West Michigan Inspired Variety Pack</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:00:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With flavors inspired by West Michigan, make sure you don't miss this variety pack from Saugatuck Brewing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/saugatuck-brewing-company-announces-west-michigan-inspired-variety-pack/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Volunteers Pulled Out 31,000lbs of Trash From Michigan Rivers Last Year</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 23:07:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Littering in Michigan is against the law and it can wreck havoc on our beautiful rivers. Thankfully some amazing volunteers are doing their part to keep them clean. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/trash-found-in-michigan-rivers-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Littering in Michigan is against the law and it can wreck havoc on our beautiful rivers. Thankfully some amazing volunteers are doing their part to keep them clean. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/trash-found-in-michigan-rivers-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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