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      <description><![CDATA[Discover the surprising truth behind the dwindling populations of iconic Michigan wildlife - elk, bald eagles, and moose! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/state-symbols-endangered-species/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <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>
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      <title>The Utterly Terrifying Cases of Missing Time from the Northern Michigan Woods</title>
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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>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Uncover the eerie experiences of hikers who have mysteriously lost track of time in Michigan&apos;s Upper Peninsula. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/strange-woods-experiences-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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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>
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      <description><![CDATA[Do we handle snowy roads in West Michigan the same way they do in the UP? It depends on the situation... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-road-treatment-across-state/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:12:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One Michigan Seafood joint is getting national attention as one of the best in the entire country. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-top-seafood-spot-is-among-best-in-america/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One Michigan Seafood joint is getting national attention as one of the best in the entire country. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-top-seafood-spot-is-among-best-in-america/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>20 Year Old Captures Amazing Pics of Michigan’s UP on 35mm Film</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:47:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There's something extra special about seeing the most beautiful sites in Michigan's UP on 35mm film.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-up-35mm-film/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>These 2 Michigan Cities are the Most Beautiful Small Towns in America</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[There are two Michigan towns that Architectural Digest says are the most beautiful small towns in the entire country.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/these-2-michigan-cities-are-the-most-beautiful-small-towns-in-america/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>10 Things I Have Learned While Living In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:58:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are plenty of things and traits of being a Michigander that I have not learned yet. However, here are 10 of the most important things I have learned while living in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/10-things-i-have-learned-while-living-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are plenty of things and traits of being a Michigander that I have not learned yet. However, here are 10 of the most important things I have learned while living in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/10-things-i-have-learned-while-living-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisha B]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Fall Color Tour: Eat Your Way Through Fall At This Michigan Resort</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:22:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Treetops Resort is hosting its first Fall Color Tours matched with Progressive Dinners this season. <a href="https://wgrd.com/fall-color-tour-eat-your-way-through-fall-at-this-michigan-resort/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Treetops Resort is hosting its first Fall Color Tours matched with Progressive Dinners this season. <a href="https://wgrd.com/fall-color-tour-eat-your-way-through-fall-at-this-michigan-resort/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisha B]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Way You Pronounce This Word Is Annoying Your Yooper Friends</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 19:03:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You've heard this word thousands of times, but you probably never realized how your friends from the UP are screaming inside when they hear you say it. <a href="https://wgrd.com/pronouncing-sauna-wrong/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You&apos;ve heard this word thousands of times, but you probably never realized how your friends from the UP are screaming inside when they hear you say it. <a href="https://wgrd.com/pronouncing-sauna-wrong/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Look Up: You’ll Be Able To See The Northern Lights in Michigan This Week</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:48:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Always wanted to see the Northern Lights? You've got your chance this week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/look-up-youll-be-able-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-michigan-this-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Always wanted to see the Northern Lights? You&apos;ve got your chance this week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/look-up-youll-be-able-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-michigan-this-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan DNR Confirms Cougar Sighting On Trail Cam</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-confirms-cougar-sighting-on-trail-cam/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:43:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan DNR has confirmed that a viral photo of a cougar taken on a Michigan trail cam is in fact, real. That brings the confirmed number of cougar sightings up to 74 in the last 13 years. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-confirms-cougar-sighting-on-trail-cam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan DNR has confirmed that a viral photo of a cougar taken on a Michigan trail cam is in fact, real. That brings the confirmed number of cougar sightings up to 74 in the last 13 years. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-confirms-cougar-sighting-on-trail-cam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">&amp;#x1f4f7; Michigan DNR</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Ever Dreamed Of Owning a Bar in the UP? Here’s Your Chance!</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2021 02:40:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Always wanted to own a bar in Michigan's Upper Peninsula? A bar and restaurant once owned by a Detroit Lion's superfan is on the market. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ever-dreamed-of-owning-a-bar-in-the-up-heres-your-chance/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Always wanted to own a bar in Michigan&apos;s Upper Peninsula? A bar and restaurant once owned by a Detroit Lion&apos;s superfan is on the market. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ever-dreamed-of-owning-a-bar-in-the-up-heres-your-chance/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Carly B. Woods</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>They Made A Handshake Deal In 1992 &amp; Kept That Promise Almost 30 Years Later</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:05:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Thomas Cook and Joseph Feeney made a deal in 1992 that if either of them ever won a Powerball jackpot, they would split the winnings. So when Thomas won - they celebrated an early retirement.
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Thomas Cook and Joseph Feeney made a deal in 1992 that if either of them ever won a Powerball jackpot, they would split the winnings. So when Thomas won - they celebrated an early retirement.
Source: UPI
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Free Beer and Hot Wings]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Snow Could Impact Travel In the UP Tuesday and Wednesday</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 03:02:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[National Weather Service is warning of a potential snowstorm Tuesday and Wednesday that could slow down your trip if heading into the UP <a href="https://wgrd.com/snow-could-impact-travel-in-the-up-tuesday-and-wednesday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[National Weather Service is warning of a potential snowstorm Tuesday and Wednesday that could slow down your trip if heading into the UP <a href="https://wgrd.com/snow-could-impact-travel-in-the-up-tuesday-and-wednesday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Poo-Pourri: We Have Sold Out Of The Free Bottles For Michiganders</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/poo-pourri-we-have-sold-out-of-the-free-bottles-for-michiganders/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 19:50:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I hope you jumped on this deal before it was too late!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/poo-pourri-we-have-sold-out-of-the-free-bottles-for-michiganders/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I hope you jumped on this deal before it was too late!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/poo-pourri-we-have-sold-out-of-the-free-bottles-for-michiganders/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>THIS is How Much Snow They’ve Gotten in the Eastern UP This Week</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:51:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[They're not exaggerating when they say everything is closed after Sunday's storm. <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-is-how-much-snow-theyve-gotten-in-the-eastern-up-this-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[They&apos;re not exaggerating when they say everything is closed after Sunday&apos;s storm. <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-is-how-much-snow-theyve-gotten-in-the-eastern-up-this-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <link>https://wgrd.com/cougar-caught-on-dnr-camera-in-u-p/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 20:14:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For the first time in 10 years, the Michigan DNR has caught a cougar on camera in the Upper Peninsula.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/cougar-caught-on-dnr-camera-in-u-p/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[For the first time in 10 years, the Michigan DNR has caught a cougar on camera in the Upper Peninsula.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/cougar-caught-on-dnr-camera-in-u-p/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Pop Evil Kicked Ass in GR!</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ohios-red-sun-rising-rocked-grand-rapids-with-pop-evil-and-aranda-videosphotos/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2015 21:24:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Friday, August 21st, Pop Evil hit Grand Rapids for their CD release party, and they had a couple great bands in tow, Red Sun Rising, and the amazing Aranda! Red Sun Rising has been here with Pop Evil before, last December at the Intersection, for the sold out show, and they were really good then. They're amazing now! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ohios-red-sun-rising-rocked-grand-rapids-with-pop-evil-and-aranda-videosphotos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Friday, August 21st, Pop Evil hit Grand Rapids for their CD release party, and they had a couple great bands in tow, Red Sun Rising, and the amazing Aranda! Red Sun Rising has been here with Pop Evil before, last December at the Intersection, for the sold out show, and they were really good then. They&apos;re amazing now! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ohios-red-sun-rising-rocked-grand-rapids-with-pop-evil-and-aranda-videosphotos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Pop Evil Kicked Ass in GR!</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/aranda-powered-through-some-adversity-to-rock-grand-rapids-with-pop-evil-videosphotos/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2015 21:06:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Friday, August 21st, Pop Evil hit Grand Rapids for their CD release party, and they had a couple great bands in tow, Red Sun Rising, and the amazing Aranda! I'm a big Aranda fan, they are really nice guys, and rock the hell out every show, either with the full band or acoustic. These guys bring it. <a href="https://wgrd.com/aranda-powered-through-some-adversity-to-rock-grand-rapids-with-pop-evil-videosphotos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Friday, August 21st, Pop Evil hit Grand Rapids for their CD release party, and they had a couple great bands in tow, Red Sun Rising, and the amazing Aranda! I&apos;m a big Aranda fan, they are really nice guys, and rock the hell out every show, either with the full band or acoustic. These guys bring it. <a href="https://wgrd.com/aranda-powered-through-some-adversity-to-rock-grand-rapids-with-pop-evil-videosphotos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Pop Evil Kicked Ass in GR!</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/pop-evil-rocked-grand-rapids-at-their-cd-release-show-on-pop-evil-day-videophotos/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2015 19:45:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Friday, August 21st was a special day for Grand Rapids and Pop Evil. Not only was it the day a great concert was scheduled, but it was also the day the new Pop Evil album 'Up' was released, and the day Mayor Hartwell appeared on TV with the band to declare it 'Pop Evil Day' in Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/pop-evil-rocked-grand-rapids-at-their-cd-release-show-on-pop-evil-day-videophotos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Friday, August 21st was a special day for Grand Rapids and Pop Evil. Not only was it the day a great concert was scheduled, but it was also the day the new Pop Evil album &apos;Up&apos; was released, and the day Mayor Hartwell appeared on TV with the band to declare it &apos;Pop Evil Day&apos; in Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/pop-evil-rocked-grand-rapids-at-their-cd-release-show-on-pop-evil-day-videophotos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>It's Officially Pop Evil Day in GR!</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:55:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before rocking the Intersection for their album release party tonight, West Michigan's own Pop Evil stopped by Fox 17 to talk about their new album Up!
The guys shared how the album came to be, talked about tonight's concert, and were surprised by a special guest: Mayor George Heartwell. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mayor-george-heartwell-proclaims-august-21-as-pop-evil-day-in-grand-rapids-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before rocking the Intersection for their album release party tonight, West Michigan&apos;s own Pop Evil stopped by Fox 17 to talk about their new album Up!
The guys shared how the album came to be, talked about tonight&apos;s concert, and were surprised by a special guest: Mayor George Heartwell. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mayor-george-heartwell-proclaims-august-21-as-pop-evil-day-in-grand-rapids-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo Credit: Johnnie Walker</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Meet Pop Evil at FYE on Sunday August 23!</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:54:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Pop Evil launch their brand new album 'Up' on August 21! How about getting that new album signed by the band?
You can! <a href="https://wgrd.com/meet-pop-evil-at-fye-on-sunday-august-23/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Pop Evil launch their brand new album &apos;Up&apos; on August 21! How about getting that new album signed by the band?
You can! <a href="https://wgrd.com/meet-pop-evil-at-fye-on-sunday-august-23/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:26:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Matt DiRito and Leigh Kakaty from Pop Evil debuted the band's new song "Footsteps" Monday on WGRD!
On break from touring, the guys have been been back home in West Michigan for a few weeks and were awesome enough to stop by and let GRD be the first to share their new song with the world!
The guys talked about Pop Evil's upcoming album and also revealed the band's next show in Grand Rapid <a href="https://wgrd.com/pop-evil-premiere-new-song-footsteps-on-wgrd-talk-new-album-up-and-announce-next-grand-rapids-concert-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Matt DiRito and Leigh Kakaty from Pop Evil debuted the band's new song &quot;Footsteps&quot; Monday on WGRD!
On break from touring, the guys have been been back home in West Michigan for a few weeks and were awesome enough to stop by and let GRD be the first to share their new song with the world!
The guys talked about Pop Evil's upcoming album and also revealed the band's next show in Grand Rapid <a href="https://wgrd.com/pop-evil-premiere-new-song-footsteps-on-wgrd-talk-new-album-up-and-announce-next-grand-rapids-concert-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:47:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As they do from time to time, Hot Wings and Joe had an intense debate on the air this morning on &quot;The Free Beer &amp; Hot Wings Morning Show.&quot;
The movie &quot;Up&quot; was referenced. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-is-the-movie-up-a-cartoon/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As they do from time to time, Hot Wings and Joe had an intense debate on the air this morning on &amp;quot;The Free Beer &amp;amp; Hot Wings Morning Show.&amp;quot;
The movie &amp;quot;Up&amp;quot; was referenced. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-is-the-movie-up-a-cartoon/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Courtesy Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures</media:description>
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