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      <title>BridgeMI: Michigan’s New Redistricting Map Could Favor Democrats In West Michigan And Beyond</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A report from BridgeMI.com shows that the new Michigan State Senate map could favor democrats by a slight margin in upcoming elections here in West Michigan, and throughout the state. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bridgemi-michigans-new-redistricting-map-could-favor-democrats-in-west-michigan-and-beyond/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A report from BridgeMI.com shows that the new Michigan State Senate map could favor democrats by a slight margin in upcoming elections here in West Michigan, and throughout the state. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bridgemi-michigans-new-redistricting-map-could-favor-democrats-in-west-michigan-and-beyond/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A Muskegon Distillery Could Be Named the Best New Distillery in the U.S.</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:20:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Out of 19 distilleries, Wonderland was the only one in Michigan that was chosen. <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-muksegon-distillery-could-be-named-the-best-new-distillery-in-the-u-s/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Out of 19 distilleries, Wonderland was the only one in Michigan that was chosen. <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-muksegon-distillery-could-be-named-the-best-new-distillery-in-the-u-s/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>BREAKING: Trump Campaign Sues State of Michigan Over Ballot Counting</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 19:12:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are at least 100,000 ballots left to be counted in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/breaking-trump-campaign-sues-state-of-michigan-over-ballot-counting/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are at least 100,000 ballots left to be counted in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/breaking-trump-campaign-sues-state-of-michigan-over-ballot-counting/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pat]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>A Group Of Strippers Are Encouraging People To ‘Get Their Booty To The Poll’</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:59:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This group of strippers put out a promotional video to encourage people to go out and vote, and in a pretty convincing way if you ask me.
Source: YouTube
 
 <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-group-of-strippers-are-encouraging-people-to-get-their-booty-to-the-poll/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This group of strippers put out a promotional video to encourage people to go out and vote, and in a pretty convincing way if you ask me.
Source: YouTube
 
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Free Beer and Hot Wings]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Says He’ll Vote for Biden</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:50:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I've already got my popcorn out and I'm ready for the comments. <a href="https://wgrd.com/former-michigan-governor-rick-snyder-says-hell-vote-for-biden/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&apos;ve already got my popcorn out and I&apos;m ready for the comments. <a href="https://wgrd.com/former-michigan-governor-rick-snyder-says-hell-vote-for-biden/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pat]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Are You Comfortable With Voting By Mail? [Poll]</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 12:40:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Throughout the primaries, states struggled with decisions on whether or not to postpone the elections, hold them in person, through the mail, or even cancel them all together. <a href="https://wgrd.com/are-you-comfortable-with-voting-by-mail-poll/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Throughout the primaries, states struggled with decisions on whether or not to postpone the elections, hold them in person, through the mail, or even cancel them all together. <a href="https://wgrd.com/are-you-comfortable-with-voting-by-mail-poll/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Connie and Fish]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>First Ever Poutine Week is Going on in Grand Rapids</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 02:48:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Who loves poutine this much? <a href="https://wgrd.com/first-ever-poutine-week-is-going-on-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Who loves poutine this much? <a href="https://wgrd.com/first-ever-poutine-week-is-going-on-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan’s Senators and State Reps Missed 768 Votes in 2019</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:34:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[1,671 votes were missed in 2018. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-senators-and-state-reps-missed-768-votes-in-2019/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[1,671 votes were missed in 2018. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-senators-and-state-reps-missed-768-votes-in-2019/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Help HopCat Choose their New Fry Flavor!</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:55:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Serious decisions are to be made. <a href="https://wgrd.com/help-hopcat-choose-their-new-fry-flavor/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Serious decisions are to be made. <a href="https://wgrd.com/help-hopcat-choose-their-new-fry-flavor/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Kent County Election Results: May 7, 2019</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 13:54:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[See all Kent County ballot proposals and vote totals.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-election-results-may-7-2019/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[See all Kent County ballot proposals and vote totals.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-election-results-may-7-2019/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>What’s on the Ballot on Tuesday, May 7, in West Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2019 18:31:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[See what's on your ballot and what others in West Michigan will be deciding on Tuesday, May 7. <a href="https://wgrd.com/whats-on-the-ballot-on-tuesday-may-7-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[See what&apos;s on your ballot and what others in West Michigan will be deciding on Tuesday, May 7. <a href="https://wgrd.com/whats-on-the-ballot-on-tuesday-may-7-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>East Grand Rapids Loves Marijuana, Byron Center Does Not</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:18:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[See how all 30 jurisdictions in Kent County voted on Proposal 1. <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-loves-marijuana-byron-center-does-not/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[See how all 30 jurisdictions in Kent County voted on Proposal 1. <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-loves-marijuana-byron-center-does-not/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Law vs. Election Day Freebies and Discounts</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 17:13:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Should Election Day discounts and freebies be allowed to continue? <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-law-vs-election-day-freebies-and-discounts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Should Election Day discounts and freebies be allowed to continue? <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-law-vs-election-day-freebies-and-discounts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rock the Vote &amp; Get into John Ball Zoo for Free on Election Day!</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2018 01:02:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Just in case doing your civic duty wasn't reason enough... <a href="https://wgrd.com/rock-the-vote-get-into-john-ball-zoo-for-free-on-election-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just in case doing your civic duty wasn&apos;t reason enough... <a href="https://wgrd.com/rock-the-vote-get-into-john-ball-zoo-for-free-on-election-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Vote for the Food You Want to Eat at the Whitecaps Game this Season</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2018 02:54:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Because what you're eating is just as important as the game itself. <a href="https://wgrd.com/vote-for-the-food-you-want-to-eat-at-the-whitecaps-game-this-season/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Because what you&apos;re eating is just as important as the game itself. <a href="https://wgrd.com/vote-for-the-food-you-want-to-eat-at-the-whitecaps-game-this-season/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan’s Favorite Bloody Mary Is…</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/west-michigans-favorite-bloody-mary-is/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:00:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[See the winner and the other top favorites! <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigans-favorite-bloody-mary-is/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[See the winner and the other top favorites! <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigans-favorite-bloody-mary-is/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Vote For Who You Think Has the Best Breakfast in West Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/vote-for-who-you-think-has-the-best-breakfast-in-west-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:58:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's time to vote for your favorite! <a href="https://wgrd.com/vote-for-who-you-think-has-the-best-breakfast-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s time to vote for your favorite! <a href="https://wgrd.com/vote-for-who-you-think-has-the-best-breakfast-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan Election Results: May 2, 2017</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-election-results-may-2-2017/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 14:20:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan hit the polls Tuesday voting on dozens of issues including local school millages and one Kent County-wide school millage.
View the full results. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-election-results-may-2-2017/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan hit the polls Tuesday voting on dozens of issues including local school millages and one Kent County-wide school millage.
View the full results. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-election-results-may-2-2017/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Polish Hall is Breaking Down Gender Barrier – FBHW Segment 16</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-polish-hall-is-breaking-down-gender-barrier-fbhw-segment-16/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2017 21:22:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Today on Segment 16, the guys talk about the news that a local Polish hall will finally open its doors to women in Grand Rapids. Is this big news? Excited? <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-polish-hall-is-breaking-down-gender-barrier-fbhw-segment-16/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today on Segment 16, the guys talk about the news that a local Polish hall will finally open its doors to women in Grand Rapids. Is this big news? Excited? <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-polish-hall-is-breaking-down-gender-barrier-fbhw-segment-16/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Kent County Precincts With Highest and Lowest Voter Turnout</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/kent-county-precincts-with-highest-and-lowest-voter-turnout/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:37:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Voter turnout was good across the country and in West Michigan on Tuesday, but some areas came out more than others. See which precincts in Kent County had the highest and lowest voter turnout. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-precincts-with-highest-and-lowest-voter-turnout/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Voter turnout was good&nbsp;across the country and in West Michigan on Tuesday, but some areas came out more than others. See which precincts in Kent County had the highest and lowest&nbsp;voter turnout. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-precincts-with-highest-and-lowest-voter-turnout/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Kent County Election Results: November 8, 2016</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/kent-county-election-results-november-8-2016/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 13:57:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. Trump won Kent County with 48.3 percent of the vote to Clinton's 45.2 percent.
There were also a number of other issues on the ballot Tuesday in Kent County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-election-results-november-8-2016/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. Trump won Kent County with 48.3 percent of the vote to Clinton&apos;s 45.2 percent.
There were also a number of other issues on the ballot Tuesday in Kent County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-election-results-november-8-2016/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Ty Wright</media:description>
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      <title>Where to Find Election Day Deals and Freebies in West Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/where-to-find-election-day-deals-and-freebies-in-west-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 23:43:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After this election we could all use a doughnut. Or seven.
That's why it's nice that Krispy Kreme and other retailers are stepping up with deals and freebies for those who get out and vote Nov. 8. <a href="https://wgrd.com/where-to-find-election-day-deals-and-freebies-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After this election we could all use a doughnut. Or seven.
That&apos;s why it&apos;s nice that Krispy Kreme and other retailers are stepping up with deals and freebies for those who get out and vote Nov. 8. <a href="https://wgrd.com/where-to-find-election-day-deals-and-freebies-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>YMCA is Opening Their KidZone to Everyone So Parents Can Go Out and Vote</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 19:38:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're planning on voting tomorrow but have to figure out where to leave the little ones while you do so, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids can help you out!
All of the YMCA's in the Grand Rapids areas will be opening up their KidZones to members and non-members so parents can vote... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ymca-is-opening-their-kidzone-to-everyone-so-parents-can-go-out-and-vote/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;re planning on voting tomorrow but have to figure out where to leave the little ones while you do so, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids can help you out!
All of the YMCA&apos;s in the Grand Rapids areas will be opening up their KidZones to members and non-members so parents can vote... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ymca-is-opening-their-kidzone-to-everyone-so-parents-can-go-out-and-vote/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>‘Ballot Selfies’ Now Legal in Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ballot-selfies-now-legal-in-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:41:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Monday, October 24, Judge Janet T. Neff of the United States District for the Western District of Michigan ruled that state law must not prohibit Michigan voters from taking &quot;ballot selfies&quot;. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ballot-selfies-now-legal-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[On Monday, October 24,&nbsp;Judge Janet T. Neff of the United States District for the Western District of Michigan ruled that state law must not prohibit Michigan voters from taking &amp;quot;ballot selfies&amp;quot;. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ballot-selfies-now-legal-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Alex Wong, Getty Images</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Sets Record for Number of Registered Voters</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-sets-record-for-number-of-registered-voters/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:18:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The craziest presidential election is only three weeks away and the Michigan Secretary of State says there are currently 7.5 million people who are registered. This is the highest number of registered voters, ever, in the state, for a presidential election... <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-sets-record-for-number-of-registered-voters/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The craziest presidential election is only three weeks away and the Michigan Secretary of State says there are currently 7.5 million people who are registered. This is&nbsp;the highest number of registered voters, ever, in the state, for a presidential election... <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-sets-record-for-number-of-registered-voters/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Selfie Addicts Rejoice, ‘Ballot Selfies’ Could Soon be Legal</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-selfie-addicts-rejoice-ballot-selfies-could-soon-be-legal/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:32:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Camera use is prohibited in voting booths and polling places in Michigan, but a new lawsuit is challenging the ban on &quot;ballot selfies&quot; in the name of free speech. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-selfie-addicts-rejoice-ballot-selfies-could-soon-be-legal/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Camera use is prohibited in voting booths and polling places in Michigan, but a new lawsuit is challenging the ban on &amp;quot;ballot selfies&amp;quot; in the name of free speech. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-selfie-addicts-rejoice-ballot-selfies-could-soon-be-legal/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Ralph Freso, Getty Images</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Pick WWE Ticket Winners</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/congratulations-to-our-wwe-smackdown-ticket-winners/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our WWE Smackdown Ringside Seats winners! We had a TON of votes this last week, and we watched the results pull first one way, then another, until we finally got all our final results!
We also managed to find another pair of fourth row tickets, so we will also have SIX WINNERS, instead of only five. <a href="https://wgrd.com/congratulations-to-our-wwe-smackdown-ticket-winners/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Congratulations to our WWE Smackdown Ringside Seats winners! We had a TON of votes this last week, and we watched the results pull first one way, then another, until we finally got all our final results!
We also managed to find another pair of fourth row tickets, so we will also have SIX WINNERS, instead of only five. <a href="https://wgrd.com/congratulations-to-our-wwe-smackdown-ticket-winners/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Pick WWE Ticket Winners</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/who-should-sit-ringside-at-wwe-smackdown-vote-now-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:27:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's time to pick the winner to sit in the front row at WWE Smackdown on July 12, 2016 at the Van Andel Arena! We've had some great entries, and some fun videos submitted. Check them out, and pick your favorite!
The first place winner will get Front Row tickets. <a href="https://wgrd.com/who-should-sit-ringside-at-wwe-smackdown-vote-now-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s time to pick the winner to sit in the front row at WWE Smackdown on July 12, 2016 at the Van Andel Arena! We&apos;ve had some great entries, and some fun videos submitted. Check them out, and pick your favorite!
The first place winner will get Front Row tickets. <a href="https://wgrd.com/who-should-sit-ringside-at-wwe-smackdown-vote-now-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Vote for Sisters of Sin!</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/vote-for-grds-sisters-of-sin-for-the-ghost-show/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2016 17:41:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The entries are in, and after weeding out all the Google-searched and edited fake entries...(we're on to you, buddy!) We have our final contestants for the GRD Sisters of Sin! Now, YOU get to vote two of them onto the stage! <a href="https://wgrd.com/vote-for-grds-sisters-of-sin-for-the-ghost-show/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The entries are in, and after weeding out all the Google-searched and edited fake entries...(we&apos;re on to you, buddy!) We have our final contestants for the GRD Sisters of Sin! Now, YOU get to vote two of them onto the stage! <a href="https://wgrd.com/vote-for-grds-sisters-of-sin-for-the-ghost-show/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Vote now on our GRD Sisters of Sin!</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>See Your Polling Location and Ballot for the Michigan Presidential Primary</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/see-your-polling-location-and-ballot-for-the-michigan-presidential-primary/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:21:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Polls are open until 8PM today in Michigan for the presidential primary election.
See where to vote, view your sample ballot and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/see-your-polling-location-and-ballot-for-the-michigan-presidential-primary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Polls are open until 8PM today in Michigan for the presidential primary election.
See where to vote, view your sample ballot and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/see-your-polling-location-and-ballot-for-the-michigan-presidential-primary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Matt Milhouse, Townsquare Media</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Tom Brady for President? Quarterback Receives Votes in New Hampshire</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/tom-brady-for-president-quarterback-receives-votes-in-new-hampshire/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:03:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Voters in New Hampshire have called an audible by writing in Tom Brady on the ballot in the Presidential Primary held on February 9. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tom-brady-for-president-quarterback-receives-votes-in-new-hampshire/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Voters in New Hampshire have called an audible by writing in Tom Brady&nbsp;on the ballot in the Presidential Primary&nbsp;held on February 9. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tom-brady-for-president-quarterback-receives-votes-in-new-hampshire/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Doug Pensinger, Getty Images</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Voting at ArtPrize: Dates, Deadlines, How it Works</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2015 15:35:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The simplest way to become involved in ArtPrize is to vote. It's what sets the event apart from other art competitions.
Learn how to vote at ArtPrize Seven and review important voting deadlines. <a href="https://wgrd.com/voting-at-artprize-dates-deadlines-how-it-works/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The simplest way to become involved in ArtPrize is to vote. It&apos;s what sets the event apart from other art competitions.
Learn how to vote at ArtPrize Seven and review important voting deadlines. <a href="https://wgrd.com/voting-at-artprize-dates-deadlines-how-it-works/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>What Do You Think of The New Bring Me The Horizon Song ‘Throne’ [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:27:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We just got a new Bring Me The Horizon song today, called 'Throne'! I played it this this afternoon for you, and above is the video for the song. What do you think of it?
It sounds like BMTH, but is it great BMTH, your favorite new stuff, not like older stuff? Let us know! You can email me and let me know, and make sure to vote below on the song! <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-bring-me-the-horizon-song-throne-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We just got a new Bring Me The Horizon song today, called &apos;Throne&apos;! I played it this this afternoon for you, and above is the video for the song. What do you think of it?
It sounds like BMTH, but is it great BMTH, your favorite new stuff, not like older stuff? Let us know! You can email me and let me know, and make sure to vote below on the song! <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-bring-me-the-horizon-song-throne-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan Election Day Results – May 5, 2015</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2015 02:39:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Today, Michigan voters decided if the state sales tax would be increased from six percent to seven percent.
Voters in Byron Township, Caledonia, East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills, Grand Haven, Hudsonville, Kentwood, West Ottawa and other communities also had issues on the ballot.
Results are in. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-election-day-results-may-5-2015/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today, Michigan voters decided if the state sales tax would be increased from six percent to seven percent.
Voters in&nbsp;Byron Township, Caledonia, East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills, Grand Haven, Hudsonville, Kentwood, West Ottawa and other communities also had issues on the ballot.
Results are in. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-election-day-results-may-5-2015/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Stays in the Running as Possible Stop on Five Finger Death Punch + Papa Roach Fall Tour– Cast Your Vote!</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:37:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We're getting closer to bringing Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch, In This Moment and From Ashes to New to GR!
Recently the bands announced an upcoming fall tour-- with all the stops determined by fans! Each week, the top voted cities move on the next round.
Grand Rapids has made it to Round Two! <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-stays-in-the-running-as-possible-stop-on-five-finger-death-punch-papa-roach-fall-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;re getting closer to bringing Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch, In This Moment&nbsp;and&nbsp;From Ashes to New&nbsp;to GR!
Recently the bands announced an upcoming fall tour-- with all the stops determined by fans! Each week, the top voted cities move on the next round.
Grand Rapids has made it to Round Two! <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-stays-in-the-running-as-possible-stop-on-five-finger-death-punch-papa-roach-fall-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Ethan Miller/Getty Images</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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