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Michigan's 175th Birthday Bash!

Photo by Aunt Owwee On January 26, 1837 President Andrew Jackson signed a bill declaring Michigan the 26th state of the union.  That means the Great Lakes State turns 175 next Thursday. That seemed like a pretty big milestone to us, and…
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Absolute Michigan Giveaway: Yooper Steez

Yooper Steez was founded in 2008 by Justin Sailor and is dedicated to providing original Upper Peninsula products and fresh stories of the UP through their engaging blog to people who appreciate what the Upper Peninsula has to offer. They…
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Absolute Michigan Giveaway: Northern Pier

Our latest giveaway is from Northern Pier, a brand-new T-shirt company who is celebrating their Grand Opening this week! Owner Chris Mock explains "Northern Pier has an immense appreciation for the Great Lake State. In fact, it's the…
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Absolute Michigan Giveaway: Lucky Monkey Tattoo Parlor

"Part of the appeal of the tattoo business to me is seeing how people are transformed after getting their first tattoos. There is the fear building up to it, a bit of anxiety, but then I have seen it transform people. It is empowering for…
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Absolute Michigan Giveaway: High Five Threads

"We were born and raised here in this great state and love everything about it, so we decided to make a way to wear our love on our sleeve." Byron Pettigrew, High Five Threads High Five Threads is a Michigan graphic apparel company representing…
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Blogs We Dig: Awesome Mitten

Last week I had a chance to sit down with Alex Beaton, founder of Awesome Mitten, who introduced me to her blog that's dedicated helping Michigan residents discover all things awesome in their own backyard. In their first campaign, “365 Days…
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Remembering Hudson's in Detroit

A couple of weeks ago, we featured a neat old photo of holiday shopping at the J.L. Hudson Company in Detroit on Michigan in Pictures. Hudson's was founded in 1881 at 1200 Woodward Avenue and for just over 100 years was one of the nation's premier…
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Johnny Knoxville does Detroit

All week on Absolute Michigan we're going to be taking a fresh look at Detroit, where it is and where it's going. Johnny Knoxville and Palladium boots have a sweet 3 part video kicking back at the "pick & choose journalism" that portrays…
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Miss Michigan Rima Fakih wins the 2010 Miss USA crown

24-year-old Miss Michigan Rima Fakih won the 2010 Miss USA title last night, despite nearly stumbling in her evening gown. Fakih, a Lebanese immigrant, is being touted as the first Arab-American woman to win the Miss USA title, but the Julie…
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Absolute Michigan Holiday Shopping Giveaway

ABSOLUTE MICHIGAN GIVEAWAY The contest is now complete and our winner has been notified. Even if you were not a winner we encourage you to support Michigan business and check out their Ultimate Holiday Shopping Packages. The Baronette…
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Cyber Monday and Holiday Deals in Michigan

Screen Head by Chancellor Monnette AnnArbor.com has a look at Cyber Monday that notes that online sales are expected to increase slightly in 2009, but that an overall dip in holiday spending may make it a wash. Price remains the driving…
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2009 Absolute Michigan Holiday Gift Guide

Photo by Cherie S. Think Globally, Shop Locally with our Michigan Holiday Gift Guide, designed to help you find the perfect Michigan gifts online or off. Feel free to add your Michigan based gift suggestions in the comments section below! The…