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      <title>Rumor: Another Pro Sports Team is Moving to Grand Rapids</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:10:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Have you heard of Holiday gas stations and convenience stores? The Holiday brand will be leaving Michigan forever. Find out what is happening to Holiday gas stations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/holiday-gas-stations-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Uncover the opulence of Michigan's costly cities where median home prices soar above $450,000. Is luxury living worth the price tag? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/most-expensive-michigan-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:04:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Experience royal living in Michigan's own castle home, boasting a drawbridge and opulent features. Unveil the magic of 2009 Victoria Hill and live out your fantasies. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/castle-home-sale-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Discover why Grand Rapids ranks among the top housing markets in the US for selling your home in just 11 days! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/grand-rapids-top-10-housing-markets/">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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      <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>
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      <title>Check Out This Decaying &amp; Abandoned Michigan Star Theatre</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:07:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[All in all, they had 11 locations, some of which after re-branding are still in operation today, but, sadly, Star Theatre in general is long gone. What's left is now AMC Star, but anything that's left of Star Theatres is decaying and waiting for the wrecking ball <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/abandoned-michigan-star-theatre/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[All in all, they had 11 locations, some of which after re-branding are still in operation today, but, sadly, Star Theatre in general is long gone. What&apos;s left is now AMC Star, but anything that&apos;s left of Star Theatres is decaying and waiting for the wrecking ball <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/abandoned-michigan-star-theatre/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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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>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan&apos;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>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Mansion Named One of Top Ten Historic Holiday Home Tours in the U.S.</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:16:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're looking to dig into history with a dash of festive fun, this gorgeous Michigan mansion is a must visit! <a href="https://wgrd.com/meadowbrook-hall-rochester-mich-holidays/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>South Haven 30th Annual Ice Breaker Festival Announced For 2024</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:59:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[S'mores roasting, ice sculpting, and fun times are being planned in South Haven, as they've announced that the 30th Annual Ice Breaker Festival will take place at 500 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI from February 2nd through the 4th in 2024.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/south-haven-ice-breaker-fest-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[S&apos;mores roasting, ice sculpting, and fun times are being planned in South Haven, as they&apos;ve announced that the 30th Annual Ice Breaker Festival will take place at 500 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI from February 2nd through the 4th in 2024.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/south-haven-ice-breaker-fest-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Prettiest Cities In Michigan To Take A Short Trip To This Fall</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:44:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The truth is Michigan is hands-down one of the prettiest states no matter what time of the year it is, but there’s something about fall that I think really makes the state pop. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/prettiest-fall-cities-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The truth is Michigan is hands-down one of the prettiest states no matter what time of the year it is, but there&#x2019;s something about fall that I think really makes the state pop. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/prettiest-fall-cities-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What was the Top Holiday Toy the Year You Were Born?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:11:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We all had our favorite toys -- from Tinker Toys, to Wooden Blocks, to Easy Bake Ovens, Dolls, Games, and More. What was the Top Toy the year you were born? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/what-was-the-top-holiday-toy-the-year-you-were-born/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We all had our favorite toys -- from Tinker Toys, to Wooden Blocks, to Easy Bake Ovens, Dolls, Games, and More. What was the Top Toy the year you were born? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/what-was-the-top-holiday-toy-the-year-you-were-born/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>7 of the Most Charming Christmas Towns Other Than Frankenmuth You’ll Find in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:48:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When you think of Christmas in Michigan, many people immediately think of Frankenmuth. However, there are so many Christmas towns that you can visit so you can experience all of the holiday cheer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/7-of-the-most-charming-christmas-towns-besides-frankenmuth-youll-find-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When you think of Christmas in Michigan, many people immediately think of Frankenmuth. However, there are so many Christmas towns that you can visit so you can experience all of the holiday cheer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/7-of-the-most-charming-christmas-towns-besides-frankenmuth-youll-find-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Two Michigan Cities Named to Prettiest Towns to Visit in Winter List</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:41:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan has two cities landing on the list of "40 of the Prettiest American Towns to Visit During the Winter", with one making the top 5.   <a href="https://wgrd.com/two-michigan-cities-named-prettiest-towns-to-visit-in-winter/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan has two cities landing on the list of &quot;40 of the Prettiest American Towns to Visit During the Winter&quot;, with one making the top 5.   <a href="https://wgrd.com/two-michigan-cities-named-prettiest-towns-to-visit-in-winter/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Do You Live In One Of Michigan’s Fastest Growing Cities?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:42:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These Michigan cities are booming <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/do-you-live-in-one-of-michigans-fastest-growing-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These Michigan cities are booming <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/do-you-live-in-one-of-michigans-fastest-growing-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Maggie Meadows]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Eminem’s Former Michigan Mansion Is Back On The Market</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:54:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Detroit rapper Eminem's former Rochester mansion is back on the market once again and this time it is priced at almost double what Eminem sold it for. <a href="https://wgrd.com/eminems-former-michigan-mansion-is-back-on-the-market/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Detroit rapper Eminem&apos;s former Rochester mansion is back on the market once again and this time it is priced at almost double what Eminem sold it for. <a href="https://wgrd.com/eminems-former-michigan-mansion-is-back-on-the-market/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[It may not be Windsor Castle but it sure does look like an imposing fortress that houses royalty. Queen Victoria & Prince Albert could have called this Rochester castle as their home. And now, so can you... <a href="https://wgrd.com/queen-victoria-prince-albert-could-have-lived-in-this-rochester-castle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It may not be Windsor Castle but it sure does look like an imposing fortress that houses royalty. Queen Victoria &amp; Prince Albert could have called this Rochester castle as their home. And now, so can you... <a href="https://wgrd.com/queen-victoria-prince-albert-could-have-lived-in-this-rochester-castle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Daniels]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Live and Bush Announce the ‘ALT-IMATE’ Summer 2019 Tour</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Live and Bush announce the ALT-IMATE Summer 2019 tour. See dates here. <a href="https://wgrd.com/live-bush-2019-summer-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Live and Bush announce the ALT-IMATE Summer 2019 tour. See dates here. <a href="https://wgrd.com/live-bush-2019-summer-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Cornell]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2017 20:03:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I was recently told about a Michigan law that it was illegal to swear in front of women and children. I couldn’t believe this was (still) a law and after a little searching Michigan State Laws online, I found that it was actually repealed in 2002; but there were a few other “crazy” laws still on the books here in Michigan... <a href="https://wgrd.com/be-careful-not-to-break-any-of-these-crazy-michigan-laws/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I was recently told about a Michigan law that it was illegal to swear in front of women and children. I couldn&CloseCurlyQuote;t believe this was (still) a law and after a little searching Michigan State Laws online, I found that it was actually repealed in 2002; but there were a few other &ldquo;crazy&CloseCurlyDoubleQuote; laws still on the books here in Michigan... <a href="https://wgrd.com/be-careful-not-to-break-any-of-these-crazy-michigan-laws/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2014 11:15:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Typically, people go to church for peace and inspiration.  
But the folks who attend Victory Church in Rochester, N.Y., go for a different reason: to kick the crap out of each other. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-fight-church-is-where-mma-worship-collide-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Typically, people go to church for peace and inspiration.  
But the folks who attend Victory Church in Rochester, N.Y., go for a different reason: to kick the crap out of each other. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-fight-church-is-where-mma-worship-collide-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2014 12:59:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A guy in upstate New York is recovering after suffering wounds to his back and deep puncture wounds to his arm caused by a beaver attack. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-beaver-pulls-man-out-of-his-kayak-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A guy in upstate New York is recovering after suffering wounds to his back and deep puncture wounds to his arm caused by a beaver attack. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-beaver-pulls-man-out-of-his-kayak-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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