Kinde Polka Fest Marks 20 Years of Music, Dancing and Community Tradition
Kinde Polka Fest 2026 returns Sept. 19-20 with five band performances, Polish-American tradition, food and a special anniversary raffle as
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Author: Michael Hardy
Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 covering Michigan and the Upper Thumb. Today, his Michigan Moments series has established a loyal base of 110,000 followers.
The Pasta House in Kinde – Diners Love the Portions, but One Dish Divides Expectations
Kinde, Michigan, is home to The Pasta House, a beloved restaurant known for its hearty Italian-American dishes and small-town charm. Offering a cozy atmosphere alongside friendly service, the restaurant features standout meals like lasagna and seafood pasta, attracting both locals and visitors alike.
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Fort Gratiot Lighthouse – Tours, History and Tips for Visiting Michigan’s Oldest Lighthouse
Fort Gratiot light was built in April 1829. It was situated north of an older tower light that has collapsed into the St. Clair river after a violent storm. The tower was constructed of brick to the height of 65 feet. In 1862 the height was increased to 82 feet to match the focal point of a new 4th order Fresnel lens.
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Video: History of Grand Blanc, Michigan — When School Reform Began
Historic photographs trace Grand Blanc from Michigan’s pioneering school consolidation to the mills, railroads and businesses that shaped the community.
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Port Hope Barn Quilts: Bright Designs, Bold 150-Foot Goal
Port Hope’s Lumberyard Museum has launched a barn quilt web page with local stories and instructions for making painted panels. Volunteers hope to fill the museum’s 150-foot wall facing M-25.
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History of Grand Blanc Michigan – School Reform Began Behind Horses
Grand Blanc’s early history includes horse-drawn school buses, a working mill, a railroad depot and a business street adapting to automobile travel. Historic images show how farms, schools and local businesses shaped this Genesee County community before its later suburban growth.
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Elkton Michigan History – 1940 – The Day the Star Theater Welcomed Hollywood
Watch this Michigan Moments episode as we travel back to downtown to see a bit of Elkton Michigan history in
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USDA Forecasts Smaller Michigan Corn Crop, More Soybeans in 2026
Michigan farmers are expected to harvest less corn but more soybeans this year, according to a new federal crop forecast
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Remembering Don McGee – When the Bird Man Came to Bad Axe 1915
A century-old photograph can sometimes catch technology at the exact moment it still seemed impossible. This image, dated 1915, shows
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Goodells Fall Market Adds New Sportsman Expo for 2026
The Goodells Fall Market returns Oct. 11 with vintage goods, food trucks, family activities and a new Heritage Sportsman Expo at Goodells County Park.
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