Tag: 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

DOJ Climate Lawsuit Sparks Bold Michigan Pushback – Nessel Files Motion to Dismiss

Posted on June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Mich. AG Nessel fights to stop climate DOJ climate lawsuit against Big Oil—says feds jump the gun. Detroit legal showdown

Henry Ford’s Village Industries Experiment – 20 Diverse Small Town Shops Using Hydopower.

Posted on June 19, 2025May 17, 2026 by Annette Hinshaw

Henry Ford established a series of twenty village industry plants in Michigan and other states where Ford Motor’s had a presence. He started acquiring and building the small factories in 1919 until 1944, primarily in southeastern Michigan.

Interurban Services in Michigan – 1900s Electric Vechicles Kept Small Towns Going – Video

Posted on June 10, 2025October 5, 2025 by Michael Hardy

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.

Biological Pathogen Smuggling By Chinese Nationals at University of Michigan Sparks National Security Alarm

Posted on June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Two Chinese nationals face federal charges for allegedly smuggling a dangerous agricultural pathogen into Michigan from China. Chinese Nationals Accused

5 Forgotten Michigan Coal Towns – A Great Lakes Mining Story

Posted on May 27, 2025June 13, 2026 by Michael Hardy

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.

Saginaw Bay Rescue Saves Injured Fisherman Near Heisterman Island

Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 by Michael Hardy

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.

22 Greatest Michigan Hoaxes And Urban Legends of the Past 100 Years

Posted on May 10, 2025November 28, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Looking back at some of the tall tales and news of the past, Michigan is rich in its ability to make up some of the greatest urban legends, hoaxes, and scams in the United States.