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Making A Splash — 2nd Annual Benzie County Water Festival Promises Family Fun

by Aubrey Ann Parker Springtime at the Betsie River by forestlady Did you know that the average American uses 150 gallons of water per day, with 60 percent being used outside to water our lawns and wash our cars? The entire United States…
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The Daily Michigan: Fashionably green jewelry from Cangles

Earth Day is just around the corner, and today on The Daily Michigan we have some truly unique jewelry made right here in Michigan by Cangles. Cangles began after the owners observed how once-thriving neighborhoods that were their home were…
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100+ year-old shipwreck discovered off Grand Haven

The Michigan Shipwreck Research Association has discovered a 90-foot two-masted schooner in deep water off the coast of Grand Haven. They report: “In trying to identify the wreck, I researched a number of schooners lost off West Michigan,…
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The Daily Michigan: An apron from Absolutely Adorable Aprons

Today on The Daily Michigan we have a reversible apron for man, woman or child from Absolutely Adorable Aprons. Absolutely Adorable Aprons sells custom made, specialty aprons for men, women and children. All of their aprons are reversible,…
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Detroit Tigers Opening Day 2012

Tigers Opening Day 2008 by Buzz Click Photography Today at 1 PM, the Detroit Tigers have an Opening Day date with the Boston Red Sox. Here's a few of the stories we've been reading: Samara at Roar of the Tigers has posted her Happy Opening…
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The Daily Michigan: Halo Warming Lamp from Orchard Harvest

Today on The Daily Michigan we're giving away a Candle Warming Lamp and 10oz Candle from Orchard Harvest. This multi-function Candle Warmer and Lamp is designed to keep your beverage warm, warm your fragrance oils and release the fragrance…
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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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The Daily Michigan: Two tickets to the Traverse City Wine & Art Festival

Today on The Daily Michigan one of our featured partners, the Traverse City Wine & Art Festival, is offering a pair of tickets and some big news. April is Michigan Wine Month, and yesterday this annual celebration of wine, art, food & music…
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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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April Michigan Event Calendar

Pretty Setting - Cranbrook by MikeRyu Spring has sprung! That means it's time to get out and enjoy the many things to do in and around Michigan during the month of April. Did we get them all? Not likely!! Add ones we missed (with links) in…
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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…