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      <title>Unique Northern Michigan Post Office is Like a Tiny House Cut in Half</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:36:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Discover the viral buzz around pasty vending machines in Michigan, a hot topic sparking conversation among pasty enthusiasts. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/yooper-pasty-vending-machine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A Michigan man hunting coyotes thought he shot the biggest one ever, but found out he shot a gray wolf in lower Michigan's Calhoun County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/gray-wolf-mistaken-as-coyote-killed-in-calhoun-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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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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      <description><![CDATA[Discover the unique journey from one Flat Rock to another, showcasing Michigan's charm! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/a-weird-michigan-travel-tip-flat-rock-to-flat-rock-in-six-hours/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:26:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you have seen the movie The Chronicles of Narnia, there is a trail that may look familiar in northern Michigan that is known as "The Narnia Trail." <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-you-know-that-michigan-has-its-very-own-narnia/">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>Love Yellowstone? This $8M Michigan Log Cabin Retreat is Waiting</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2024 22:40:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A little bit of Montana life right here in Michigan. Everything you could ever want in a log cabin retreat is waiting for you in the U.P. for a cool $8,500,000. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/8m-michigan-log-cabin-island-retreat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A little bit of Montana life right here in Michigan. Everything you could ever want in a log cabin retreat is waiting for you in the U.P. for a cool $8,500,000. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/8m-michigan-log-cabin-island-retreat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Lake Superior Coffee Tour Lacks Michigan Stops</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:30:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You would think with Lake Superior's shoreline touching Michigan's Upper Peninsula a coffee tour would have a lot more Michigan stops. <a href="https://wgrd.com/lake-superior-coffee-tour-lacks-michigan-stops/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>How Many Time Zones Are In Michigan? Hint: It's Not One</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:42:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Explore the curious case of Michigan's split time zones, shedding light on the reasons behind the Central time zone choice for select counties. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-time-zone-history/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Explore the curious case of Michigan&apos;s split time zones, shedding light on the reasons behind the Central time zone choice for select counties. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-time-zone-history/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>11 Places That Have Made Michigan Lottery Millionaires in 2024</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:56:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[What Michigan stores have sold the biggest winning lottery tickets so far in 2024? Here are 11 places that have sold tickets worth $1 million or more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/michigan-lottery-millionaires-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What Michigan stores have sold the biggest winning lottery tickets so far in 2024? Here are 11 places that have sold tickets worth $1 million or more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/michigan-lottery-millionaires-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>These 22 Towns Have the Worst-Rated Public Schools in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:57:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Which towns have the worst schools in Michigan? Here are 22 Michigan towns that the school ratings website Niche gives its lowest marks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/worst-public-schools-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Give Yourself Extra Time if You Are Crossing Mackinac Bridge</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:14:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Warmer weather in the forecast has construction projects starting earlier than usual and there is one that will slow your time traveling when crossing Mackinac Bridge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/give-yourself-extra-time-is-you-are-crossing-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Warmer weather in the forecast has construction projects starting earlier than usual and there is one that will slow your time traveling when crossing Mackinac Bridge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/give-yourself-extra-time-is-you-are-crossing-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan: DNA Is Needed To Solve Mystery Of Luce County John Doe</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:31:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[37 years ago in Luce County, Michigan, a man's body was found but it is going to take DNA to identify the John Doe and help is needed. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dna-is-needed-to-solve-mystery-of-luce-county-john-doe/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[37&#xA0;years ago in Luce County, Michigan, a man&apos;s body was found but it is going to take DNA to identify the John Doe and help is needed. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dna-is-needed-to-solve-mystery-of-luce-county-john-doe/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Lack Of Snow Qualifies as Drought For Northern Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:07:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Businesses in northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula suffered greatly due to the lack of snow and now the federal government is stepping in with economic relief. <a href="https://wgrd.com/lack-of-snow-qualifies-as-drought-for-northern-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Businesses in northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula suffered greatly due to the lack of snow and now the federal government is stepping in with economic relief. <a href="https://wgrd.com/lack-of-snow-qualifies-as-drought-for-northern-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Featured on Fox Game Show ‘The Floor,’ Forgets the UP</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:34:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan was recently featured on the game show "The Floor" and once again the Upper Peninsula was part of the map. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-featured-on-fox-game-show-the-floor-forgets-the-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan was recently featured on the game show &quot;The Floor&quot; and once again the Upper Peninsula was part of the map. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-featured-on-fox-game-show-the-floor-forgets-the-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>There’s a Beloved Pasty Food Truck – But Shockingly It’s Not in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If there's one dish that's perfect for a food truck it would be Michigan's beloved pasty. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/pasty-food-truck/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If there&apos;s one dish that&apos;s perfect for a food truck it would be Michigan&apos;s beloved pasty. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/pasty-food-truck/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Escape to One of These 8 Michigan Airbnbs with an Indoor Heated Pool</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:01:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It might be warming up, but it's definitely not "swim outdoors" season yet here in the Mitten State! <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-rental-homes-indoor-pool/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It might be warming up, but it&apos;s definitely not &quot;swim outdoors&quot; season yet here in the Mitten State! <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-rental-homes-indoor-pool/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Uncover the eerie experiences of hikers who have mysteriously lost track of time in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/strange-woods-experiences-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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