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Michigan animator Winsor McCay and the Mosquito

Winsor McCay was a pioneering animator and comic strip artist who was a native of Spring Lake, Michigan. In 1880, the Goodrich steamship Alpena, en route from nearby Grand Haven to Chicago, was wrecked in a terrible storm and sank to the…
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Absolute Michigan is chillin' this summer

Bullfrog by d charvat Since the beginning of 2004, Absolute Michigan has published more or less daily features, reporting on the crash of the auto industry, the birth of Pure Michigan and countless other topics, along the way publishing…
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Tour the Lake Winds Energy Park at the 2012 Michigan Energy Fair

Every year the  Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) holds their annual Michigan Energy Fair (MEF). The Energy Fair takes place June 22-24, 2012 and it's at a new location, the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington. The location…
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Invasive species (and some divers) threaten Michigan's shipwrecks

Jon Gaskell of the Capital News Service had an interesting feature about how invasive species are threatening Michigan shipwrecks. Valerie Van Heest, director of Michigan Shipwreck Research Associates in Holland, said those conditions make…
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M-22 & M-119 Road Sign Trademark Denied by Michigan

Note: We have received some commentary from the attorney for M-22 which we have posted below! M-22 Euphoria by Chris Cerk The Detroit Free Press reports that M-22 and M-119 cannot be trademarked by private companies. Michigan Attorney General…
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Free Fishing Weekend - June 9 &10, 2012

Dreaming........... by smiles7 This weekend (June 9 & 10) is one of Michigan's 2 annual Free Fishing Weekends (the other is in February). All fishing license fees are waived for the weekend so residents and out-of-state visitors can…
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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…