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      <title>Is it Legal to Pick Wildflowers in Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 15:00:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:36:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Does Michigan Have a Driving Test Requirement for Senior Citizens?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:46:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:59:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This outdoor activity is beloved by many a Michigander. However, there seems to be some confusion about its real name, and we're here to settle this debate. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/cornhole-lawn-game-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This outdoor activity is beloved by many a Michigander. However, there seems to be some confusion about its real name, and we&apos;re here to settle this debate. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/cornhole-lawn-game-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:38:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's not all sunshine and daisies. When it comes to living in Michigan, some things are just overrated. Read 22 of the most overrated things about living in the Mitten State. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/reasons-why-michigan-is-overrated/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:49:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There's lots to explore in Michigan's great outdoors this summer. But before you hit this one particular outdoor recreation spot, enter at your own risk! There's a huge fine if you need to be rescued.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/fine-rescued-sleeping-bear-dunes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Where Does “Up North” Officially Begin in Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:21:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Where does 'up north' really start? That seems to be an ongoing debate in the Mitten State, but one Michigander is here to settle the matter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/up-north-start-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Where does &apos;up north&apos; really start? That seems to be an ongoing debate in the Mitten State, but one Michigander is here to settle the matter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/up-north-start-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>5 Things Made in Michigan That Aren’t Food</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[When it comes to Michigan-made products, there's a lot more to the Mitten State than just food. Check out some Michigan-made things that aren't food. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/michigan-made-products-inventions/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When it comes to Michigan-made products, there&apos;s a lot more to the Mitten State than just food. Check out some Michigan-made things that aren&apos;t food. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/michigan-made-products-inventions/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Looking for a new furry friend in Michigan? Check out which animals to steer clear of.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/prohibited-animals-michigan-pets/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:10:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Some towns sound uniquely Michigan. Others, sound like they don't belong. See 10 Michigan towns that sound like they wouldn't be in the Mitten State. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/unique-town-names-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Some towns sound uniquely Michigan. Others, sound like they don&apos;t belong. See 10 Michigan towns that sound like they wouldn&apos;t be in the Mitten State. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/unique-town-names-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Every state has its own 'language'. Take a look at some key Michigan words and phrases that everyone should know. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/michigan-slang-explained/">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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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:34:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Michigan's oldest city is 108 years older than the United States. See how you can travel through time at some of these historic places. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/oldest-city-michigan-sault-ste-marie/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan&apos;s oldest city is 108 years older than the United States. See how you can travel through time at some of these historic places. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/oldest-city-michigan-sault-ste-marie/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:16:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:37:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If wedding bells are in your future, you've got a lot of planning ahead of you. If you want to get married in Michigan, see which city ranks well on the list of 'best cities to get married'. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/best-cities-wedding-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:35:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're thinking about where you're going to spend your retirement, keep in mind that some places are better than others. Find out how Michigan ranks among the best and worst states to retire. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/best-and-worst-states-to-retire-in/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>MDOT: Beets Beat Snow, Battling Michigan’s Icy Snow With Vegetables</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:17:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan's search for road salt alternatives: enter beet juice. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/beet-juice-deicing-michigan-roads/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:08:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michiganders know that winter in the Mitten state can get pretty bad. Turns out, it's even worse than winters in Alaska. See where Michigan ranks among all the states for 'most miserable winter'. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/how-miserable-are-michigan-winters/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michiganders know that winter in the Mitten state can get pretty bad. Turns out, it&apos;s even worse than winters in Alaska. See where Michigan ranks among all the states for &apos;most miserable winter&apos;. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/how-miserable-are-michigan-winters/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Uncover the secret to deicing your car windshield with pickle juice! Learn how the brine water, salt, and vinegar in pickle juice have deicing properties.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-pickle-juice-windshield/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>This Unique Find on Michigan’s Facebook Marketplace Probably Rings a Bell</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:12:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Explore the wild west of Facebook Marketplace with interesting finds like this one in Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/facebook-marketplace-interesting-find/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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