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One Michigan restaurant chain is getting national recognition for having the best spuds in the state!

This Michigan Restaurant Named the Best Place for French Fries

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A new development that includes a Cuban restaurant is coming to Grand Rapids' southwest side.

New Cuban Restaurant, 17 Apartments Planned for Southwest Grand Rapids

Most people are familiar with poison Ivy and oak but many Michiganders do not know what poison sumach is. Learn what sumach is here.

Michiganders Make Sure You Know What Poison Sumach Is

No, it's not a misprint. That little scribble in the Frederik Meijer Gardens logo has a really neat backstory and purpose.

What is That Little Scribble On The Frederik Meijer Gardens Logo?

A fake repo man is going around Grand Rapids stealing cars right out of driveways.

Grand Rapids Is Experiencing A Unique Kind of Car Theft Getting your car towed is never a good thing. But it's even worse when your car is STOLEN by someone towing your car right from your driveway.

Is the nighttime the right time to leave for a road trip? How many of Michigan's fatal car crashes happen after dark? A new study sheds light on Michigan roads.

Revealing Michigan's Shocking Overnight Driving Fatality Rate

A large number of Food Stamp recipients are not receiving the correct amount, according to new data released by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Michigan Reports Double-Digit Errors in SNAP Benefit Payments

2 Michigan cities named among the dirtiest in the United States! 😱🚮

2 Michigan Cities Named Among the Dirtiest in the United States A new study names two Michigan cities among the dirtiest cities in America - including the one at #4 overall.

Did they miss any?

Map Displays Location of Every Michigan High School Football Program

Michigan joins every state throughout the U.S. that experienced a decline in life expectancy rates from 2019 to 2021.

Report Says Michigan's Life Expectancy is Dropping. But Why?

Ever thought about owning a home on an island? What about owning an entire island?

Former Lumber Magnate's Private Island for Sale in Northern Michigan

President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term.

Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race

Rising temps, rising costs.

Energy Bill Going Up? Here's How Much Michiganders Are Paying Per Month

What's Michigan's largest inland lake? What carved its distinctive Mitten? What Antarctica and the Great Lakes States have in common and more random facts.

Measuring Michigan: 11 Random Geographic Facts About the Mitten

A Michigan man is now a millionaire after he followed his dad advice when it came to playing the lottery.

Michigan Man Wins Lotto After Following This Advice From His Dad

These 6 public golf course located in different places in Michigan have been named among the top 100 in America by a major golf publication.

6 Michigan Golf Courses Among The Best In America

There is an aggressive Texas tick that has spread to Michigan that can give you a long-term meat allergy.

Caution: This Tick Bite Can Give You a Meat Allergy

Step inside estate in Bloomfield Hills, owned by former Motor City Casino owner, that includes a unique wine cellar, that can hold 5,000+ bottles of wine.

Historic Luxury! Inside the $15M Estate of Former Detroit Casino Owner

States like New Jersey and New York have already banned everyday items that contribute to the destruction of the atmosphere and Michigan may be joining them.

Could Michigan Ban Plastic Shopping Bags Soon?

Bad Omens wrapping up an EPIC Upheaval
Festival 2024!

From Ashes to New closing out the Lookout Stage at Upheaval!

Beartooth bringing it at Upheaval!

Hold onto your pumpkin spice lattes, because the most beautiful season of the year in Michigan is just around the corner!

Unlock the Beauty of Michigan: 2023 Peak Fall Color Predictions Autumn is about to paint the town in a burst of colors, and we've got the inside scoop on Michigan's peak fall color predictions for 2023.

Badflower absolutely crushing it at Upheaval!

This Michigan home takes all the hassle out of going out to get ice cream. Just ride the elevator down to the old-timey ice cream parlor and enjoy.

Orchard Lake Home Has Hudson's Elevator, Ice Cream Parlor & More

Drowning Pool ripping it up at Upheaval!

We have another new band with Sleep Theory.

Local man's $100 lottery prize transforms into $300,000 jackpot after checking his winnings online.

Muskegon Man 'Accidentally' Wins $300k Michigan Lottery Jackpot

Day 2 of Upheaval is about to begin. The calm before the Uprising!