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Michigan History: Jane Johnston Schoolcraft

March is Women's History month--a perfect time to recognize one of the state's earliest multi-cultural authors. Jane Schoolcraft was a skilled 19th century writer, whose accomplishments are overshadowed by her more-famous husband, Henry. Born…
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Radio interview with writer Jim Harrison

cemetery by kellylj Jim Harrison's latest novel, Returning to Earth, is set in the Upper Peninsula and Tom Ashcroft interviewed him last night on the NPR radio program On Point: Poet, screenwriter and novelist Jim Harrison writes in the…
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Yellow Dog, Greg Brown and Sulfide Mine Hearings

Full disclosure: Absolute Michigan is actively working with Save the Wild UP. Is Acid Mine Drainage for Michigan? Also see What is Acid Mine Drainage? As readers may be aware, we at Absolute Michigan are firmly opposed to anything that…
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Michigan Photographer Profile: Bobby Alcott (updated)

Only by Bobby Alcott Michigan in Pictures has a profile of Detroit photographer Bobby Alcott that we really encourage you to check out. Bobby talks about a range of subjects including why he got into photography, how being part of an online…
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Michigan's Weekend Wintery Blast

Simplicity by ojoyous1 Just as Michigan was starting to warm up and the snow was starting to melt, Mother Nature came in with a wallop this past weekend. From Monroe to Ishpeming, motorists found themselves stranded, school kids had…
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Black History Month: Michigan's Own James Earl Jones

He has one of the most recognizable voices in the entertainment business and it all began with a grapefruit and a dedicated teacher. James Earl Jones was born in Mississippi in 1931. His parents separated before his birth and his grandparents…
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Absolute Michigan Exclusive: Excerpt from 'Everyday Leadership' by Dan Mulhern

There's so much more to being a great leader than simply just leading, as we learn from Michigan's First Gentleman, Dan Mulhern. His new book, Everyday Leadership: Getting Results in Business, Politics, and Life, hits the shelves of your local…
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Michigan's First Gentleman, Dan Mulhern

Ever wonder exactly what a First Gentleman is? Best to go to the source, our own Daniel G. Mulhern, Michigan's own First Gentleman: Michigan's First Gentleman I chose this title for a few reasons. First, other male spouses had already…
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Assignment: Why Michigan is the best state in the country

Drift at Sunrise by CaptPiperWe received an email from Mitchell Hirsch asking for a little help. We thought our Michigan-loving audience be able to help him out a little. In addition to mailing the things he asks for, maybe you could post a…
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Tap Some Michigan Fun with the Winter Beer Festival

Winter Beer Festival Mock Winter. Celebrate Beer! The Michigan Brewers Guild is holding their second annual Michigan Winter Beer Festival, an outdoor celebration of barrel-aged, cask and big beers from Michigan's craft brewers on the streets…
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Black History Month: Discover Detroit's Important Role

Mask by pinehurst19475 As we continue to celebrate Black History Month in Michigan, it wouldn't be fitting for us to unravel the past without a trip to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. The museum's…
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Detroit Tiger Historical Photos!

Today on Michigan in Pictures, we have some great photos of the Tigers at Spring Training in Lakeland, Florida that no Tiger fan should miss. We'll try and rummage around the attics of the internet and dig up some more. If you have some to…