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      <title>Grand Rapids US-131 Big Flip Is Happening Due To Construction</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:29:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There is so much construction on the streets AND highways of Grand Rapids. Now, there is another update for the construction happening on US-131. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/grand-rapids-us-131-construction/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There is so much construction on the streets AND highways of Grand Rapids. Now, there is another update for the construction happening on US-131. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/grand-rapids-us-131-construction/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>TRAFFIC ALERT: Construction on NB 131 Extended An Extra Week</title>
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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>Former President Donald Trump Visiting Grand Rapids Tuesday – What You Need to Know</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:13:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Former President Donald Trump will make an appearance in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Tuesday, April 2. During the visit he is expected to speak about the murder of Ruby Garcia.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/trump-visit-grand-rapids-april-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Former President Donald Trump will make an appearance in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Tuesday, April 2. During the visit he is expected to speak about the murder of Ruby Garcia.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/trump-visit-grand-rapids-april-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>US-131 Closed: MDOT Says You Should Expect To Add This Long To Your Commute</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:39:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Get ready for traffic changes on US131 in West Michigan as critical repairs to bridges over Plaster Creek begin Easter Sunday. Plan your route in advance! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/us-131-closed-mdot-says-you-may-be-late-to-work/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Get ready for traffic changes on US131 in West Michigan as critical repairs to bridges over Plaster Creek begin Easter Sunday. Plan your route in advance! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/us-131-closed-mdot-says-you-may-be-late-to-work/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Discover the quirky phenomenon of multiple Taco Bell restaurants near Grand Rapids, drawing parallels to a sci-fi world domination scenario. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/grand-rapids-taco-bell-vortex/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>UPDATE: 131 Shooting Victim Identified, Person of Interest in Custody</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:29:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Southbound 131 near Leonard St. was closed for several hours Friday night into Saturday after a body was discovered on the highway. <a href="https://wgrd.com/us-131-grand-rapids-mich-body-found/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Southbound 131 near Leonard St. was closed for several hours Friday night into Saturday after a body was discovered on the highway. <a href="https://wgrd.com/us-131-grand-rapids-mich-body-found/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Should Grand Rapids Residents Get a Water Bill Credit?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:26:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In one of the recent power outages Consumers Energy offered a bill credit, so should those in Grand Rapids affected by the tainted water get a bill credit? <a href="https://wgrd.com/should-grand-rapids-residents-get-a-water-bill-credit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In one of the recent power outages Consumers Energy offered a bill credit, so should those in Grand Rapids affected by the tainted water get a bill credit? <a href="https://wgrd.com/should-grand-rapids-residents-get-a-water-bill-credit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[The City of Grand Rapids and SpartanNash are giving away bottled water to those affected by the  on-going Boil Water Advisory. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-boil-water-advisory-free-bottled-water/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Schools announced Monday that they will be closing all of their schools on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 due to the ongoing water issue in the City of Grand Rapids. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Schools announced Monday that they will be closing all of their schools on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 due to the ongoing water issue in the City of Grand Rapids. 

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      <description><![CDATA[Plan ahead for summer road trips! MDOT's major rebuilding efforts on state routes and US131 reconstruction could impact your travel routes.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/major-roadwork-projects-michigan-dot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Plan ahead for summer road trips! MDOT&apos;s major rebuilding efforts on state routes and US131 reconstruction could impact your travel routes.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/major-roadwork-projects-michigan-dot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:29:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Plan your commute ahead as MDOT's $6.2 million project on US131 in Grand Rapids will bring road closures. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/131-closing-for-repairs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Plan your commute ahead as MDOT&apos;s $6.2 million project on US131 in Grand Rapids will bring road closures. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/131-closing-for-repairs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids is buzzing with the news of a potential professional soccer stadium coming to town, promising a boost for sports enthusiasts. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/look-like-professional-soccer-is-coming-to-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Is 140th Ave Bridge the New 100th Street Bridge in GR?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:06:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For some reason, semis and bridges in West Michigan just don't seem to get along. Is the 140th Avenue bridge becoming the new 100th Street bridge? <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-140th-ave-bridge-the-new-100th-street-bridge-in-gr/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[For some reason, semis and bridges in West Michigan just don&apos;t seem to get along. Is the 140th Avenue bridge becoming the new 100th Street bridge? <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-140th-ave-bridge-the-new-100th-street-bridge-in-gr/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is the S-Curve in Grand Rapids an ‘Urban Hell?’</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The S-Curve in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is notorious for its traffic congestion and accidents. Reddit users have labeled it as an 'Urban Hell.' <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/grand-rapids-scurve/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>The Michigan Highway That Has the Most Rest Stops</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:24:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When ya gotta go.....well, you know the rest - the rest STOP, that is. Find out here which Michigan route has the most rest areas for your next journey... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/most-rest-stops-michigan-highway/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>It's Time To Rename 'Cracker Barrel Blvd.' in Kalamazoo</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/its-time-to-rename-cracker-barrel-blvd-in-kalamazoo/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:07:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It'd be hard to put a Chili's at the end of Cracker Barrel Blvd. in Kalamazoo. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/its-time-to-rename-cracker-barrel-blvd-in-kalamazoo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;d be hard to put a Chili&apos;s at the end of Cracker Barrel Blvd. in Kalamazoo. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/its-time-to-rename-cracker-barrel-blvd-in-kalamazoo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>I Need Your Help Solving This Confusing Billboard</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:08:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This perplexing billboard confuses drivers with its emojis. <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-billboard-is-confusing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This perplexing billboard confuses drivers with its emojis. <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-billboard-is-confusing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy McNeill]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>This ‘DEAD END – Your GPS is Wrong’ Sign Confounds West Michigan Drivers</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/your-gps-is-wrong-road-sign-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:39:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Imagine the horror movie scenarios that may pop into your head when driving down a road and are confronted with a 'DEAD END - Your GPS is Wrong' sign like the one in Northern Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/your-gps-is-wrong-road-sign-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Imagine the horror movie scenarios that may pop into your head when driving down a road and are confronted with a &apos;DEAD END - Your GPS is Wrong&apos; sign like the one in Northern Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/your-gps-is-wrong-road-sign-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Meier]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan Lions Fans Miss Out on Ford Field Playoff Game Due to Impossible, Impassable Travel Conditions</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/west-michigan-lions-fans-road-conditions-january-2024/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 22:39:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Extreme winter weather in West and Southwest Michigan is causing concern for Detroit Lions fans trying to make it to their first postseason game at Ford Field. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/west-michigan-lions-fans-road-conditions-january-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Extreme winter weather in West and Southwest Michigan is causing concern for Detroit Lions fans trying to make it to their first postseason game at Ford Field. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/west-michigan-lions-fans-road-conditions-january-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Meier]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Will Michigan See A Heavy Lake Effect Snow Event In January</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/snowfall-potential-january-2024/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:54:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Don't put away your winter gear just yet - significant snowfall in the Great Lakes region may still be a few weeks away. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/snowfall-potential-january-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Don&apos;t put away your winter gear just yet - significant snowfall in the Great Lakes region may still be a few weeks away. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/snowfall-potential-january-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Meier]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Video: Runaway Cow On 131 S-Curve Causes Traffic Back Up</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/loose-cow-131/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:08:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Drivers on 131 North this morning near the S curve experienced a traffic delay. It wasn't from construction work, it was caused by a runaway cow.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/loose-cow-131/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Drivers on 131 North this morning near the S curve experienced a traffic delay. It wasn&apos;t from construction work, it was caused by a runaway cow.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/loose-cow-131/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>'Severed Hand' Found On US-131 During Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/highway-cleanup-severed-hand/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 15:21:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It wasn't as bad as it looked, but it was still shocking for authorities. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/highway-cleanup-severed-hand/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It wasn&apos;t as bad as it looked, but it was still shocking for authorities. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/highway-cleanup-severed-hand/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Meatball]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Speeding Driver Loses Control On US-131 And Crashes Into Building</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/teen-driver-us-131-crash/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:56:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's safe to say the teen driver is lucky to be alive and walk away from this crash with just minor injuries <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/teen-driver-us-131-crash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s safe to say the teen driver is lucky to be alive and walk away from this crash with just minor injuries <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/teen-driver-us-131-crash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>MSP Looking For Suspects Who Shot At Cars On US-131</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:16:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The two shootings took place late Saturday night.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/cars-shot-on-us-131/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The two shootings took place late Saturday night.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/cars-shot-on-us-131/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Safety Service Patrol Begins on Kent County Freeways in November</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/safety-service-patrol-begins-on-kent-county-freeways-in-november/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:03:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Starting November 1st, the Safety Service Patrol will begin patrolling some of the freeways in Kent County to assist motorists in need. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/safety-service-patrol-begins-on-kent-county-freeways-in-november/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Starting November 1st, the Safety Service Patrol will begin patrolling some of the freeways in Kent County to assist motorists in need. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/safety-service-patrol-begins-on-kent-county-freeways-in-november/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Major Freeway Closed in Grand Rapids Starting This Weekend</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:30:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is normally the time of year that road construction projects are wrapping up and  the orange construction barrels are put into storage until next spring. <a href="https://wgrd.com/major-freeway-closed-in-grand-rapids-starting-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Six Grand Rapids Highways Ranked for Unpredictable Traffic Jams</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:06:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids has six stretches of highway where you might find yourself sitting in an unpredictable traffic jam. Find out where they are located. <a href="https://wgrd.com/six-grand-rapids-highways-ranked-for-unpredictable-traffic-jams/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids has six stretches of highway where you might find yourself sitting in an unpredictable traffic jam. Find out where they are located. <a href="https://wgrd.com/six-grand-rapids-highways-ranked-for-unpredictable-traffic-jams/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Teens Wanted for Throwing Concrete at Cars on US-131 Near Grand Rapids</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:27:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Authorities are searching for two teens accused of hurling concrete chunks at cars on US-131 near Grand Rapids this week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/teens-wanted-for-throwing-concrete-at-cars-on-us-131-near-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Authorities are searching for two teens accused of hurling concrete chunks at cars on US-131 near Grand Rapids this week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/teens-wanted-for-throwing-concrete-at-cars-on-us-131-near-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>What’s the Biggest Complaint About Grand Rapids Drivers?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:00:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ Tailgating! Not using your turn signal! That's a couple of driving complaints, but this is number one. <a href="https://wgrd.com/whats-the-biggest-complaint-about-grand-rapids-drivers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tailgating! Not using your turn signal! That&apos;s a couple of driving complaints, but this is number one. <a href="https://wgrd.com/whats-the-biggest-complaint-about-grand-rapids-drivers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What Changes Would You Like Made to US-131?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:13:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Every day about 120,000 drivers use US-131 between Wealthy St. and 28th Street. MDOT would like your input on changes and improvements you would like to see. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-changes-would-you-like-made-to-us-131/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every day about 120,000 drivers use US-131 between Wealthy St. and 28th Street. MDOT would like your input on changes and improvements you would like to see. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-changes-would-you-like-made-to-us-131/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Body Found on White Pine Trail in Northern Kent County</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:18:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The body was found just before 10 am on Monday on the White Pine Trail near 19 Mile Road, just north of Cedar Springs, in northern Kent County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/body-found-on-white-pine-trail-in-northern-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The body was found just before 10 am on Monday on the White Pine Trail near 19 Mile Road, just north of Cedar Springs, in northern Kent County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/body-found-on-white-pine-trail-in-northern-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Expect Traffic Backups on US-131 in Grand Rapids this Weekend</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:09:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Getting anywhere quickly on US-131 through Grand Rapids this weekend may be close to impossible. Double lane closures for road work will be in place on Saturday and Sunday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/expect-traffic-backups-on-us-131-in-grand-rapids-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Getting anywhere quickly on US-131 through Grand Rapids this weekend may be close to impossible. Double lane closures for road work will be in place on Saturday and Sunday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/expect-traffic-backups-on-us-131-in-grand-rapids-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Eastbound I-196 Shuts Down this Friday in Grand Rapids</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:07:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Friday, April 9th, 2021 at 9 pm, Eastbound I-196 will be completely shut down at US-131. This shut down will be in effect through July. <a href="https://wgrd.com/eastbound-i-196-shuts-down-this-friday-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[On Friday, April 9th, 2021 at 9 pm, Eastbound I-196 will be completely shut down at US-131. This shut down will be in effect through July. <a href="https://wgrd.com/eastbound-i-196-shuts-down-this-friday-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:00:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you've been driving through downtown Grand Rapids on northbound US-131, you've probably noticed a billboard with a strange message. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-does-this-billboard-mean/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;ve been driving through downtown Grand Rapids on northbound US-131, you&apos;ve probably noticed a billboard with a strange message. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-does-this-billboard-mean/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Does US-131 in Grand Rapids Stress You Out?  MDOT Wants to Hear From You</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 04:03:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Based on comments from the public and stakeholders, US-131 was identified as a major future transportation project. <a href="https://wgrd.com/does-us-131-in-grand-rapids-stress-you-out-mdot-wants-to-hear-from-you/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Based on comments from the public and stakeholders, US-131 was identified as a major future transportation project. <a href="https://wgrd.com/does-us-131-in-grand-rapids-stress-you-out-mdot-wants-to-hear-from-you/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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