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      <title>Michigan Pro Tip: Why You Should Leave Orange Peels Outside</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 19:52:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Your midday snack could be your home's greatest defense this summer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/michigan-orange-peels-outside/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Your midday snack could be your home&apos;s greatest defense this summer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/michigan-orange-peels-outside/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>It's Happening! Carriage Horses Return To Mackinac Island</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:37:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Carriage horses return in anticipation of the 2024 busy season on Mackinac Island, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/horses-return-mackinac-island/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Carriage horses return in anticipation of the 2024 busy season on Mackinac Island, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/horses-return-mackinac-island/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>When Do Grand Rapids Pools and Splash Pads Open in 2024?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:02:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With spring in full swing, you might be wondering when you'll be able to take a dip in City of GR pools and cool off in splash pads. <a href="https://wgrd.com/when-do-city-of-grand-rapids-pools-and-splash-pads-open/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With spring in full swing, you might be wondering when you&apos;ll be able to take a dip in City of GR pools and cool off in splash pads. <a href="https://wgrd.com/when-do-city-of-grand-rapids-pools-and-splash-pads-open/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:43:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The City of South Haven, Michigan has approved the city's first ever pride celebration, Pride in the Park, for summer 2024 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/south-haven-pride-in-the-park/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The City of South Haven, Michigan has approved the city&apos;s first ever pride celebration, Pride in the Park, for summer 2024 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/south-haven-pride-in-the-park/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:11:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan drivers brace for another week of traffic hassles as northbound US131 closure at 28th Street prolonged until late April. Plan alternate routes! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/traffic-alert-construction-on-nb-131-extended-an-extra-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan drivers brace for another week of traffic hassles as northbound US131 closure at 28th Street prolonged until late April. Plan alternate routes! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/traffic-alert-construction-on-nb-131-extended-an-extra-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Here's How Gardeners Can Help Protect Pollinators in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:59:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michiganders are encouraged to plant pollinator-friendly flowers and grass in their garden this season to protect the bee and pollinator population across the state <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-garden-bees-pollinators/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michiganders are encouraged to plant pollinator-friendly flowers and grass in their garden this season to protect the bee and pollinator population across the state <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-garden-bees-pollinators/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Farmer’s Almanac Says Michigan’s Summer Could Be A Real Scorcher</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:27:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When it comes to the weather in Michigan, you never know what the day will bring. It could be sunny and warm one day, and the next day the temperature drops, and flurries are in the forecast. As we look forward to summertime in Michigan we could be in for a real scorcher. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-2024-summer-heat-predictions/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When it comes to the weather in Michigan, you never know what the day will bring. It could be sunny and warm one day, and the next day the temperature drops, and flurries are in the forecast. As we look forward to summertime in Michigan we could be in for a real scorcher. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-2024-summer-heat-predictions/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>5 Weird Ways Your License Plate May Get You Ticketed in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:42:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Most Michigan drivers don't know these 5 unusual ways your license plate could actually cost you a ticket. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-license-plate-ticket/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Most Michigan drivers don&apos;t know these 5 unusual ways your license plate could actually cost you a ticket. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-license-plate-ticket/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Summer 2024 Weather Forecast: Absolutely Miserable</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here's what to expect when it comes to extreme heat and heavy rain this summer.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/summer-weather-forecast-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here&apos;s what to expect when it comes to extreme heat and heavy rain this summer.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/summer-weather-forecast-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Will Experience An Insect Event Not Seen In 221 Years</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:17:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the fascinating world of cicadas as Brood 13, and Brood X cicadas emerge in 2024 together for the first time in 221 years. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-will-experience-a-insect-event-not-seen-in-221-years/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the fascinating world of cicadas as Brood 13, and Brood X cicadas emerge in 2024 together for the first time in 221 years. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-will-experience-a-insect-event-not-seen-in-221-years/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy McNeill]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan locals welcome a taste of summer as their favorite local drive-ins and ice cream stands open for the season. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/ice-cream-open-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan locals welcome a taste of summer as their favorite local drive-ins and ice cream stands open for the season. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/ice-cream-open-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Creed is Coming to Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena in 2024</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:03:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Creed is reunited and has announced more dates on its upcoming tour - including a stop in Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/creed-grand-rapids-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Creed is reunited and has announced more dates on its upcoming tour - including a stop in Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/creed-grand-rapids-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Will Add Nearly an Hour of Daylight By February</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:11:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's been a strange winter, but we're still ready for the sun. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/here-comes-the-sun-michigan-will-add-nearly-an-hour-of-daylight-by-february-1st/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s been a strange winter, but we&apos;re still ready for the sun. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/here-comes-the-sun-michigan-will-add-nearly-an-hour-of-daylight-by-february-1st/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Two Most Popular Months MI Women are Likely to Get Pregnant</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:42:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For your planning purposes or a heads up to do some planning. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/beware-2-most-popular-months-michigan-women-are-likely-to-get-pregnant/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[For your planning purposes or a heads up to do some planning. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/beware-2-most-popular-months-michigan-women-are-likely-to-get-pregnant/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Why Are The Crickets In Michigan So Loud Lately?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/loud-crickets-in-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:26:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You might have noticed lately that it sounds like the crickets are getting louder and louder. Turns out they are and this is the reason why.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/loud-crickets-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You might have noticed lately that it sounds like the crickets are getting louder and louder. Turns out they are and this is the reason why.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/loud-crickets-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>It's HOT! So Why Don't Michiganders Go 'Tanking' to Cool Off?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/tanking-michigan-rivers-cool-off/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:42:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With a heat advisory in effect for West Michigan, why haven't Michiganders ever considering going tanking down river like they do in Nebraska? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/tanking-michigan-rivers-cool-off/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With a heat advisory in effect for West Michigan, why haven&apos;t Michiganders ever considering going tanking down river like they do in Nebraska? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/tanking-michigan-rivers-cool-off/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>When Does Summer ACTUALLY End in Michigan? Here's the Sad Answer:</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/when-does-summer-actually-end-in-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:03:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Now that kids in Michigan are going back to school we've all got fall on the brain, but when does summer technically end in Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/when-does-summer-actually-end-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that kids in Michigan are going back to school we&apos;ve all got fall on the brain, but when does summer technically end in Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/when-does-summer-actually-end-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>8 Things Every Michigander Should Know Before Picking Blueberries</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/tips-u-pick-bluberries-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:06:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Blueberries are on in West Michigan. Whether you're a novice or a newbie here are some helpful tips for you next u-pick visit. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/tips-u-pick-bluberries-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Blueberries are on in West Michigan. Whether you&apos;re a novice or a newbie here are some helpful tips for you next u-pick visit. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/tips-u-pick-bluberries-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Which Michigan County Has The Warmest Summer?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/which-michigan-county-has-the-warmest-summer/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:39:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Soaking up the summer sun in the Mitten. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/which-michigan-county-has-the-warmest-summer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Soaking up the summer sun in the Mitten. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/which-michigan-county-has-the-warmest-summer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Harrison]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>8 Ways To Stay Cool During The Hot Michigan Summer</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/ways-to-stay-cool-in-michigan-heat/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:33:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's going to be a hot summer in Michigan, here are some great ways to try and stay cool at home. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/ways-to-stay-cool-in-michigan-heat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s going to be a hot summer in Michigan, here are some great ways to try and stay cool at home. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/ways-to-stay-cool-in-michigan-heat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>These 9 Lazy Rivers Are Perfect For A Hot Michigan Summer</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/tubing-rivers-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 11:17:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan has many ways to cool off during the summer but nothing beats floating down a river.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/tubing-rivers-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan has many ways to cool off during the summer but nothing beats floating down a river.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/tubing-rivers-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Find Your Favorites At These West Michigan Food Truck Rallies</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/summer-food-truck-rally-west-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 17:21:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Find your favorite food trucks at these food truck rallies throughout West Michigan this summer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/summer-food-truck-rally-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Find your favorite food trucks at these food truck rallies throughout West Michigan this summer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/summer-food-truck-rally-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>When Can We Expect to See Fireflies in Our Yard in West Michigan?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/when-to-expect-fireflies-west-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 13:41:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, their return to Michiganders backyards is a sure sign of summer. When can we expect to see them here in West Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/when-to-expect-fireflies-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, their return to Michiganders backyards is a sure sign of summer. When can we expect to see them here in West Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/when-to-expect-fireflies-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan's Tiki Boat Tours Are The Perfect Kickoff To Summer</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/aloha-tiki-tour-boat-rental-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 15:24:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Located near Detroit, Aloha Tiki Tours is Michigan's first and only charter tiki boat rental company. The perfect way to take advantage of summer in Michigan! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/aloha-tiki-tour-boat-rental-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Located near Detroit, Aloha Tiki Tours is Michigan&apos;s first and only charter tiki boat rental company. The perfect way to take advantage of summer in Michigan! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/aloha-tiki-tour-boat-rental-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>East Grand Rapids Free Movies and Concerts in the Park Returns in 2023</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-movies-concerts-in-the-park/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 14:00:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking for something fun to do outdoors this summer? And free is never a bad thing, right? Well, there are  movies and concerts happening in East Grand Rapids that you can attend for free! <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-movies-concerts-in-the-park/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking for something fun to do outdoors this summer? And free is never a bad thing, right? Well, there are  movies and concerts happening in East Grand Rapids that you can attend for free! <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-movies-concerts-in-the-park/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A Favorite Among Michiganders, What Flavor is Blue Moon Anyway?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/midwest-michigan-blue-moon-real-flavor/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 17:32:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Whether it originated Michigan or Wisconsin Midwesterners question the true flavor of Blue Moon ice cream. Is it lemon, vanilla, cotton candy, or all the above? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/midwest-michigan-blue-moon-real-flavor/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether it originated Michigan or Wisconsin Midwesterners question the true flavor of Blue Moon ice cream. Is it lemon, vanilla, cotton candy, or all the above? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/midwest-michigan-blue-moon-real-flavor/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Officials Warn This Michigan City May See Brown Outs This Summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:47:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This Michigan city is warning residents they may lose power in the upcoming weeks due to the excessive summer heat <a href="https://wgrd.com/officials-warn-this-michigan-city-may-see-brown-outs-this-summer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This Michigan city is warning residents they may lose power in the upcoming weeks due to the excessive summer heat <a href="https://wgrd.com/officials-warn-this-michigan-city-may-see-brown-outs-this-summer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Where to Watch Free Outdoor Movies in Grand Rapids This Summer</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Looking for something fun to do outdoors this summer? And free is never a bad thing, right? Well, there are a bunch of movies you can watch outside in Grand Rapids this summer, with the the kiddos, for date night, or guys/ girls night out -  for free! <a href="https://wgrd.com/where-to-watch-free-outdoor-movies-in-grand-rapids-this-summer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you'd like to spend some time at gorgeous Lake Michigan watching colorful kites fill the sky and maybe even fly a kite yourself - the Grand Haven Kite Festival is back this year! <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-haven-kite-festival-is-back-at-the-beach-in-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;d like to spend some time at gorgeous Lake Michigan watching colorful kites fill the sky and maybe even fly a kite yourself - the Grand Haven Kite Festival is back this year! <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-haven-kite-festival-is-back-at-the-beach-in-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:38:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There still might be snow on the ground, but spring is right around the corner in West Michigan and seasonal ice cream stands like Frosty Boy, Twisters, Dairy Queen, and Heights Cream are opening up. <a href="https://wgrd.com/when-do-grand-rapids-ice-cream-shops-open-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There still might be snow on the ground, but spring is right around the corner in West Michigan and seasonal ice cream stands like Frosty Boy, Twisters, Dairy Queen, and Heights Cream are opening up. <a href="https://wgrd.com/when-do-grand-rapids-ice-cream-shops-open-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:51:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After numerous work sessions to address safety concerns the Grand Haven City Council voted on Tuesday night to welcome back the U.S. Coast Guard Festival for 2021 from July 30th to August 8th. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-haven-city-council-approves-coast-guard-festival-for-2021/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After numerous work sessions to address safety concerns the Grand Haven City Council voted on Tuesday night to welcome back the U.S. Coast Guard Festival for 2021 from July 30th to August 8th. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-haven-city-council-approves-coast-guard-festival-for-2021/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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