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The Michigan Pages: Spring Peepers

Mike aka Mr. Toad shot the video above and wrote to us: I am glad you enjoyed my video of spring peepers. It is worth noting that video was taken at the University of Michigan's ES George Reserve. There are several other frogs that begin…
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April is Michigan Wine Month

Ready for the Harvest by lpwines Following tradition, Governor Snyder has once again proclaimed April to be Michigan Wine Month. Our state's wine industry continues to grow at a steady pace, and the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council…
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March Madness: Michigan Maple Syrup Season

Cold nights and warm days have sap running like a waterfall in Michigan! March Madness by PLskell (see Peter's sap slideshow!) We just discovered a super-cool newsreel about making maple syrup in the 1950s at the Bentley Library at the…
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Happy Birthday to Michigan Governor William G. Milliken!

Today is Former Michigan Governor William G. Milliken's 90th birthday, and Absolute Michigan wishes a very happy birthday to one of Michigan's great statesmen. Please enjoy his biography below. You also might want to check out this excerpt from…
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The Daily Michigan: Print from Neil Weaver Photography

Today on The Daily Michigan we have a 12x18 inch fine art print from Neil Weaver Photography. printed on professional luster paper, mounted with an arctic white mat, hand-signed and put in a protective clear plastic sleeve The winner may…
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The Michigan Transportation Odyssey

The first-ever Michigan Transportation Odyssey is a three-day journey that began in Detroit with stops in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids before it finishes up today in Traverse City. Along the way, a group of Trans4M members have been exploring…
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Happy World Water Day

"September Gale" by Michigan Nut (our most popular "water" photo)World Water Day is today, a day to celebrate fresh water and consider the many issues we are confronting around water and its use. From our rivers, lakes and streams…
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Talkin' 'bout a Heatwave

Capitol - Lansing, Michigan by R.J.E. Jeff Masters' great coverage of "Summer in March" continues today. He begins: A spring heat wave like no other in U.S. and Canadian history peaked in intensity yesterday, during its tenth day. Since…
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TEDxMacatawa: Chris Klein on Seeing Unique Abilities

TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, and TEDx was created to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate relevant dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level. These events are fully…
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Michigan March Madness: UM, Detroit fall, MSU Spartans face Billikens

Condolences are in order for the University of Michigan and University of Detroit Mercy who fell last night in the opening round of the NCAA tourney. U of M rode the Upset Special with the likes of #2 seeds Duke & Missouri, Temple. While…
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La Marche du Nain Rouge

2011 March Du Nain Rouge, Detroit, MI by vanessamiller On Sunday, March 25th of 2012 along the Cass Corridor the citizenry will once again gather for the annual La Marche du Nain Rouge. Their historical background page begins: La Marche…
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The Daily Michigan: Get in the 906 with Yooper Steez

Today on The Daily Michigan we're giving away the 906 ... or at least a chance to WEAR the 906. Our winner will be able to choose ONE 906 hoodie or TWO 906 shirts, either with THREE 906 stickers. Yooper Steez is a company created to…