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      <title>Clean Up Lingers After 45 Years at Michigan’s Contaminated ‘Temple of Doom’ Site</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Experience Nature On A Higher Level At New Weed Friendly Campsite Coming To West Michigan</title>
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      <title>West Michigan Brewery Hosting A ‘Pintwood Derby’ This Weekend</title>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What&apos;s cooler than a pinewood derby race? A &apos;pintwood&apos; derby race. A West Michigan brewery is hosting it&apos;s 3rd annual event this weekend. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/west-michigan-brewery-hosting-a-pintwood-derby-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Have there been Bigfoot sightings in West Michigan? Turns out, yes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/here-are-all-of-the-places-bigfoot-has-reportedly-been-spotted-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have there been Bigfoot sightings in West Michigan? Turns out, yes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/here-are-all-of-the-places-bigfoot-has-reportedly-been-spotted-in-west-michigan/">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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      <title>West Michigan Rescue Cat Named T-Rex Gets New Wheels</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:48:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[T-Rex the cat has had quiet the journey over the past two weeks and recently was given a new set of wheels to help him get around. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/cat-named-t-rex-gets-new-wheels/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The short answer is "no". The long answer is "No, not really, but..." And the truth lies somewhere in the middle.

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      <description><![CDATA[After being gone for nearly 70 years, a classic Muskegon beer brand is coming back to life! <a href="https://wgrd.com/muskegon-brewing-company-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Blizzard of 1978: When Mother Nature's Fury Shut Down Michigan</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Remembering the iconic Blizzard of 1978, that shut down much of the State of Michigan. Here's a look at photos and statistics, from January 26th and 27th, 1978. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-blizzard-of-1978/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Remembering the iconic Blizzard of 1978, that shut down much of the State of Michigan. Here&apos;s a look at photos and statistics, from January 26th and 27th, 1978. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-blizzard-of-1978/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Free speech and religious freedom are on display as the Satanic Temple is set to give the invocation at the Ottawa County Commission. <a href="https://wgrd.com/satanic-temple-give-invocation-at-ottawa-co-commission/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>See the Largest Ship Ever To Navigate the Chicago River in 1953</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:18:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It literally only made it through the city's locks by a matter of inches. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/see-the-largest-ship-ever-to-navigate-the-chicago-river-in-1953/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Chicago’s West Michigan Encroachment Spreads Further North to Muskegon</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/muskegon-attracts-former-chicago-residents/</link>
      <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>
      <content:encoded><![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>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>School Photos of 20 Michigan Celebrities</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:05:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are school photos of some of your favorite (and maybe not so favorite) Michigan celebrities: David Spade, Bob Seger, Robin Williams, Jeff Daniels, Diana Ross, and a few surprises. Take a look... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/celebrity-school-photos-michigan/">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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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Meier]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michiganders Reveal The Worst West Michigan Cities To Drive Through</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:18:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michiganders shared what are the West Michigan cities that are the worst to drive through. Find out what the #1 city is.

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michiganders shared what are the West Michigan cities that are the worst to drive through. Find out what the #1 city is.

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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisha B.]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Weather Whiplash – 70 Degrees and Sunny to Winter Weather Advisory in West Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/winter-weather-advisory-feb-28-west-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:38:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With the sun out and temps over 70, it might be hard to believe -  but a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/winter-weather-advisory-feb-28-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the sun out and temps over 70, it might be hard to believe -  but a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/winter-weather-advisory-feb-28-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Sunsets Are the Best In The World, and it's No Contest</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-sunsets-most-beautiful/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:13:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <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>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who says differently is wrong, and here&apos;s why... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-sunsets-most-beautiful/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Meatball]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Meet Dolly Barkon: West Michigan’s Puppy Bowl Star</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/meet-dolly-barkon-west-michigans-puppy-bowl-star/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:00:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Local Beagle Mix Selected for Animal Planet's 20th Puppy Bowl <a href="https://wgrd.com/meet-dolly-barkon-west-michigans-puppy-bowl-star/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Local Beagle Mix Selected for Animal Planet&apos;s 20th Puppy Bowl <a href="https://wgrd.com/meet-dolly-barkon-west-michigans-puppy-bowl-star/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy McNeill]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>UPDATED: Celebration! Cinema South Undergoing Major Renovations</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/celebration-cinema-south-undergoing-major-renovations/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:20:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Renovations at Celebration Cinema South to include reclining heated seats, a full bar, and an expanded kitchen. <a href="https://wgrd.com/celebration-cinema-south-undergoing-major-renovations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Renovations at Celebration Cinema South to include reclining heated seats, a full bar, and an expanded kitchen. <a href="https://wgrd.com/celebration-cinema-south-undergoing-major-renovations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy McNeill]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Investigation into Michigan Serial Killer Explored in New 20/20 Episode</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:03:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A new ABC 20/20 episode tells how investigators pieced together clues from chilling crimes that lead them to Muskegon murderer, Jeffrey Willis. <a href="https://wgrd.com/jeffrey-willis-abc-20-20/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new ABC 20/20 episode tells how investigators pieced together clues from chilling crimes that lead them to Muskegon murderer, Jeffrey Willis. <a href="https://wgrd.com/jeffrey-willis-abc-20-20/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Are Concert Venues The Future Of Cannabis Tourism In Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:37:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Why aren't there more public consumption spaces for legal cannabis in Michigan? Could concert venues be the next frontier? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/concert-venue-cannabis-tourism-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>More B2 Outlet Stores Close For Good in West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:33:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The closures continue for a West Michigan discount store chain. <a href="https://wgrd.com/b2-stores-closed-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The closures continue for a West Michigan discount store chain. <a href="https://wgrd.com/b2-stores-closed-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan’s Most Wanted Escapees Are (Mostly) Senior Citizens</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:37:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I looked at a list of the most wanted escapees for Michigan and was shocked to see that most of the people on the lam were senior citizens. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-most-wanted-escapees-are-mostly-senior-citizens/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I looked at a list of the most wanted escapees for Michigan and was shocked to see that most of the people on the lam were senior citizens. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-most-wanted-escapees-are-mostly-senior-citizens/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>This West Michigan Animal Shelter Will ‘Neuter Your Ex’ This Valentine’s Day – Well, Kind Of</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/neuter-your-ex-muskegon-mich-shelter/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:26:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Salty over a break-up? This West Michigan Animal Shelter's got you! <a href="https://wgrd.com/neuter-your-ex-muskegon-mich-shelter/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Salty over a break-up? This West Michigan Animal Shelter&apos;s got you! <a href="https://wgrd.com/neuter-your-ex-muskegon-mich-shelter/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Trashed &amp; Abandoned Neighborhood House: Muskegon, Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is a case where the outside images were more interesting than the inside ones. Have a look at this house in a Muskegon neighborhood... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/muskegon-house-abandoned/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a case where the outside images were more interesting than the inside ones. Have a look at this house in a Muskegon neighborhood... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/muskegon-house-abandoned/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Brunch Moves to a Higher Level with New Grand Rapids Restaurant</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Exciting news for Forest Hills: Brunch House is coming to town with a modern twist on brunch fare! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/brunch-grand-rapids-restaurant/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Exciting news for Forest Hills: Brunch House is coming to town with a modern twist on brunch fare! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/brunch-grand-rapids-restaurant/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Popular Muskegon Burger Joint to Take Over Grand Rapids Brewery’s Kitchen Once Again</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:02:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ A popular restaurant in Muskegon is bringing its award winning burgers back to Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/hamburger-mikey-takes-over-city-built-brewing-kitchen/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ A popular restaurant in Muskegon is bringing its award winning burgers back to Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/hamburger-mikey-takes-over-city-built-brewing-kitchen/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Hamburger Mikey, Facebook</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Snowboard Might Not Exists If It Wasn’t For One Michigan Man</title>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In Muskegon, a snowy revolution began in the 1960s with the creation of the Snurfer, a one-of-a-kind snow toy that changed the way people enjoyed winter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/the-snowboard-might-not-exists-if-it-wasnt-for-one-michigan-man/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>When the Pandemic Shut Down Michigan's Adventure: Muskegon, 2020</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:09:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are shots from drone footage of Michigan's Adventure Park when almost everything was in lockdown back in 2020... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigans-adventure-during-lockdown/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are shots from drone footage of Michigan&apos;s Adventure Park when almost everything was in lockdown back in 2020... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigans-adventure-during-lockdown/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Abandoned House Near Muskegon, Michigan: Everything Left Behind</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:56:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Beer, bullets, jars hanging from the ceiling (?).....someone was in a hurry to get out of here, leaving practically everything behind. Have a look... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/abandoned-muskegon-house-everything-left/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Beer, bullets, jars hanging from the ceiling (?).....someone was in a hurry to get out of here, leaving practically everything behind. Have a look... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/abandoned-muskegon-house-everything-left/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Ruin Road, youtube</media:description>
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      <title>These Are The 5 Most Problematic Jails in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:24:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Prisons Info compiled a list of the worst prisons or correctional facilities in the entire state. Sadly, three of the most problematic jails or prisons are located in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/most-problematic-jails-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Prisons Info compiled a list of the worst prisons or correctional facilities in the entire state. Sadly, three of the most problematic jails or prisons are located in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/most-problematic-jails-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisha B.]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan's Most Famous From Each County, Part 7: Muskegon-Ottawa</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:34:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here is Part 7 as we feature Michigan's (Supposedly) Most Famous from the counties Muskegon thru Ottawa..... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/most-famous-in-michigan-part-7274229/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is Part 7 as we feature Michigan&apos;s (Supposedly) Most Famous from the counties Muskegon thru Ottawa..... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/most-famous-in-michigan-part-7274229/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[John Robinson]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>This Pothole is Grand Haven's Latest Tourist Attraction!</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:15:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's just off of North Beacon in Grand Haven, and has become a tourist attraction.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/this-pothole-is-grand-havens-latest-tourist-attraction/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s just off of North Beacon in Grand Haven, and has become a tourist attraction.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/this-pothole-is-grand-havens-latest-tourist-attraction/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>What's The Best Winter Activity in Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2023 18:00:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When the flakes start flying, how do Michiganders prefer to stay active in the winter? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/whats-the-best-winter-activity-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When the flakes start flying, how do Michiganders prefer to stay active in the winter? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/whats-the-best-winter-activity-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Muskegon Brunch Restaurant Opening New Location in Grand Rapids</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2023 03:57:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Muskegon brunch restaurant serving up omelets, waffles, benedicts, and more is set to open a new location in Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/muskegon-brunch-restaurant-opening-new-location-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Muskegon brunch restaurant serving up omelets, waffles, benedicts, and more is set to open a new location in Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/muskegon-brunch-restaurant-opening-new-location-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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