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
Before automobiles, Michigan’s interurban electric railways addressed transportation challenges in small towns, offering reliable, affordable travel and freight services, thus connecting communities, enhancing local economies, and transforming daily life until the rise of cars in the 1920s.
Two Chinese nationals face federal charges for allegedly smuggling a dangerous agricultural pathogen into Michigan from China. Chinese Nationals Accused of Smuggling Pathogen into Michigan Lab DETROIT — Two researchers from the People’s Republic of China have been charged in a …
Despite warming temperatures, Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes water levels remain below last year’s, raising navigation and shoreline concerns. Cool Spring Slows Seasonal Rise Across Great Lakes Basin The latest update from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Detroit …
Starting June 3, 2025, free water testing in Caseville, Michigan aims to address recurring summer water discoloration. Teams will collect samples from residents’ faucets to assess water quality and enhance public confidence in municipal systems.
Michigan discovered coal near Jackson in the 1830s. Further north coal operations started near Saginaw in the 1850s. Peaking during WWI, Sebewaing had coal mining operations up until the early 1900’s. The last coal mine was closed in 1952.
Cold weather and varied rainfall have caused Great Lakes water levels to drop, particularly Lake Michigan-Huron, which is 8 inches lower than last year. Most lakes remain below average, impacting shipping and shoreline operations.
We take a photo journey over the past 7 years as the Rummel and Woldt General Store is being transformed. The owner, Tim Voss is literally doing a labor of love to restore one of the last general stores in Michigan.
A Cass City fisherman was rescued by airboat after injuring his hip on a disabled boat in Saginaw Bay. Coordinated efforts by local responders and the Coast Guard ensured safe transport to the hospital, emphasizing multi-agency efficiency.
