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

7 Notable Films Made in Michigan You Can Stream Today

Posted on March 9, 2018September 28, 2022 by Michael Hardy

Michigan used to promote and give tax credits for film production. Here are a few works created in the Great Lakes State.

The Dying Sparlings – A True Thumb Murder Mystery

Posted on February 24, 2018April 25, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The reaction to our review of Thumb Pointed Fingers was overwhelming. There still is intense interest about this true Michigan murder mystery. I was surprised on the number of people who mentioned that their grandfather or uncle was involved as a juror or in law enforcement.

Kilmanagh General Store – Saving A Great Thumb Icon

Posted on December 22, 2017November 24, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The Thumb’s own Kilmanagh General Store is iconic. However time has taken its toll on the 1870 structure that sports one of the last 1800’s storefront facades. The Building and Zoning Department has deemed the porch unsafe and ordered it repaired or removed. You can help save it. Find out how.

Michigan Jewish Colony of Palestine

Posted on December 13, 2017November 24, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The Northern Michigan Jewish Colony of Palestine located outside of Bad Axe began in the late 1883 and lasted for over 20 years.

Local Brewing is Sustainable and Tasty

Posted on August 28, 2017November 25, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The scenario for globalized worlds need to become local. The reason I pose the need for localization aligning with the effect on beer, because what would the world be without beer.

Asian Carp – It’s Time to Consider a $20 Bounty

Posted on May 19, 2017November 26, 2021 by Michael Hardy

ThumbWind.com advocates placing a $10-20 bounty on each and every Asian Carp caught in the Great Lakes Region.

Great Lakes Pollution – Saginaw Bay Muck is Poop (#2)

Posted on May 16, 2017May 12, 2022 by Michael Hardy

2017 marks 30 years since Michigan’s Saginaw Bay was deemed an Area of Concern. Outdated and failing septic tanks, overflow from Bay City and Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations CAFOs. Experts confirmed local suspicions of what exactly is in the muck that has been appearing on beaches.

Michigan Thumb Reject Wind Projects

Posted on May 7, 2017November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

May 2017 – Voters in Michigan’s Upper Thumb rejected proposals that would have allowed two wind farm projects to proceed