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Legendary Detroit Red Wings Defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom Retires

Retiring today allows me to walk away from the game with pride rather than have the game walk away from me." ~Nicklas Lidstrom Lidstrom, our fearless captain by Buzz Click Photography Nicklas Lidstrom, one of the all-time greatest defensemen…
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Leland Wine & Food Festival ~ Saturday, June 9, 2012

Today on The Daily Michigan we have a pair of tickets to the Leland Wine & Food Festival. Leland Wine Festival by farlane It's Michigan's oldest wine festival and held on the second Saturday in June (June 9, 2012) from noon-6 PM. This…
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June Michigan Event Calendar

Summer is just around the corner so take a look at our list of featured events and mark your calendars for some June fun! As usual we by no means have listed all the events happening around Michigan. Add ones we missed (with links) in the comments…
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Weird Wednesday: Lota lota, Ling-cod, Lawyer fish

The last Wednesday of every month is a Weird Wednesday on Absolute Michigan. Today's feature comes courtesy UPicefishing.com, their look at the frightening burbot. The great burbot photo is by diver & underwater photographer Christopher…
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Photos & Video from the Duck Lake Fire

We've collected some photos, video and reports from the Duck Lake Fire. Photos are all courtesy the Michigan DNR. "This fire is an eye-opener for a lot of people. In the 1930s and '40s, we had a lot of major fires go through this country…
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The Daily Michigan: 2 tickets to the Great Wakes Festival in Traverse City

Friday Flash! We've got 5 pairs of tickets for tomorrow night's 5-10 pm entertainment at the Great Wakes Festival. If you're interested, just send an email to dig@absolutemichigan.com. We'll randomly select 5 winners at noon! Today on The…
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Tonkin Cane: Rod-Builder Robert W. Summers

Editor's note: This article was originally published in 1996. R.W. Summers is still making and selling rods from the shore of the Boardman River outside of Traverse City. The chance to talk with a master of his craft in his home and workshop…
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Joseph W. Guyton, first casualty of World War I

"In the name of the republic, I bestow this tribute on the casket of the first soldier who perished on the soil of the enemy... I chose it because I am offering the tribute to the one returned whose death on enemy soil marked the day when our…
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TEDx Michigan: Author Jerry Dennis on Creativity

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…
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Petoskey Stone Festival on May 26 celebrates Michigan's State Stone!

Petoskey Stone Polish Project by Odalaigh The 7th annual Antrim County  Petoskey Stone Festival takes place on May 28, 2011 in Barnes Park in Eastport. Admission to the festival will be FREE to one and all! About Petoskey Stones Petoskey…
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The Daily Michigan: $30 Dinner Dollar certificate to Black Star Farms

Today on The Daily Michigan we've got a $30 Dinner Dollar certificate to the Inn at Black Star Farms. In addition to being a wonderful place to stay in the heart of Northern Michigan wine country, the Inn at Black Star Farms is also a culinary…
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Michigan fruit growers face record losses in 2012

Cherry Blossoms ... frosted by Ken Scott Michigan farmers are now reaping the unpleasant harvest of our strange "Summer in March." The Kalamazoo Gazette reports that the United States Department of Agriculture puts the 2012 losses for apples,…