Overlooked Michigan History You Likely Missed in School
Michigan’s history is often told through well-known events—Detroit’s auto industry, the Mackinac Bridge, or lumber booms. But across the state,
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Category: News
News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
Here are some of the top stories.
Michigan Genealogy Research Surges as New Laws, DNA Breakthroughs, and Archives Expand Access
Genealogy research in Michigan is entering a new phase, driven by faster access to vital records, advances in DNA technology,
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Daily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report – Despite Oncoming Winter Storm, Ice Cover Fades (19%) – March 14, 2026
A powerful winter storm is expected to hit Northern Michigan this weekend with up to 3 feet of snow possible
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Northern Michigan Braces for Major Winter Storm as Historic Snowstorm Video Revisits Michigan’s Past
Northern Michigan is preparing for a powerful late-season winter storm that could bring 1 to 3 feet of snow, ice
Continue readingDaily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report – Standing at 50% – March 2, 2026
The Winter of 2025-2026 is now underway across the upper Great Lakes region. As ice cover increases, changes in weather
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AI-Grown Diamonds Could Reshape Chipmaking as MSU Wins $3M NSF boost
MSU won a $3 million NSF grant to use AI and camera systems to spot defects while lab-grown diamond forms. The goal: tougher semiconductor materials and a stronger Michigan training pipeline.
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Daily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report Dropping Fast (32%) – February 22, 2026
The Winter of 2025-2026 is now underway across the upper Great Lakes region. As ice cover increases, changes in weather
Continue readingDaily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report (Dropped from 54% to 40%) – February 19, 2026
The Winter of 2025-2026 is now underway across the upper Great Lakes region. As ice cover increases, changes in weather
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