News & Fun in Michigan
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Michigan is known as the Great Lakes State. Surrounded by five of the six Great Lakes. ThumbWind has a number of stories devoted to Michigan places, food, and places to visit. Here are a few to explore
For all its rugged wilderness, Isle Royale also offers amenities of home for those visitors not bringing their own tent and canoe. With a little planning and inside knowledge, the island park can be a great trip for seniors wanting to have an awesome wilderness experience.
Michigan regulators approved a $154 million utility rate hike for Consumers Energy, increasing residential electric bills by 2.8%. Critics argue this frequent rate increase burdens consumers, amidst broader economic pressures and high energy costs throughout the state.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a $1.3 million bridge repair project on I-75 to enhance safety and support local economies, projected to create 12 jobs while ensuring one lane remains open during construction from March to July 2025.
We found 11 great ideas of things to do in Michigan in winter. From sled dog racing to explore ice caves, Michigan has unique things to do all winter long.
An amazing video of the transformation from winter to summer in the Upper Thumb of Michigan.
Michigan’s Upper Thumb has interesting sites and things to do beyond our great beaches. Driving along M-25 along the shore we found some downright interesting and unique roadside attractions that dont cost a dime to see.
Federal funding freezes threaten Michigan’s food banks, which face reduced food supplies and potential operational shutdowns. With over 1.1 million residents food-insecure, immediate government action is needed to avert a worsening hunger crisis.
A new study reveals a 22% decline in U.S. butterfly populations over the past two decades, prompting concerns about biodiversity loss. Insecticides are a major contributor, urging conservationists and policymakers to prioritize habitat restoration and safer agricultural practices to reverse this alarming trend.
