Michigan Minute

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WKAR’s Jamie Paisley presents intriguing stories for each day in Michigan history. From name changes and iconic cities to arcane laws, Michigan Minute covers a wide variety of fascinatingly true tales from the Great Lake State. Interested in supporting the Michigan Minute?

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#2050
October 14 · 1 min
Celebrating Dave DeBusschere | October 14
Born today in 1940 in Detroit, Dave DeBusschere was a dual-sport athlete who…
#2049
October 13 · 1 min
Remembering Douglass Houghton | October 13
On this day in 1845, Douglass Houghton, Michigan's state geologist, drowned in…
#2048
October 12 · 1 min
The Birth of Gumby | October 12
On this day in 1921, Art Clokey was born in Detroit. While his name may not be…
#2047
October 11 · 1 min
Numbers on Jerseys and Trailblazing Troopers | October 11
On this day in 1910, an op-ed in the Michigan Daily called for University of…
#2046
October 10 · 1 min
Tigers' Triumphs and Voice Legends | October 10
On this day, the Detroit Tigers celebrated two World Series victories: their…
#2045
October 9 · 1 min
Martha Strickland Clark Makes Legal History & KISS Rocks Cadillac | October 9
On this day in 1888, Martha Strickland Clark became the first woman to argue…
#2044
October 8 · 1 min
Fires Ravage Michigan & FBI Foils Kidnapping Plot | October 8
On this day in 1871, fires broke out across Michigan, devastating areas from…
#2043
October 7 · 1 min
Thunder Bay's Marine Sanctuary & DIA's Grand Opening | October 7
Known as "Shipwreck Alley," Thunder Bay near Alpena, Michigan, was designated a…
#2042
October 6 · 1 min
Pictured Rocks' Designation & Early Gay Rights Bill | October 6
On this day in 1972, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore became the first of its…
#2041
October 5 · 1 min
Michigan’s First Election & Red Wings’ New Arena Debut | October 5
On this day in 1835, Michigan voters elected their first governor, Stephen T.…
#2040
October 4 · 1 min
Buster Keaton & Charlton Heston's Michigan Roots | October 4
Born today in 1894, Buster Keaton, famed silent film star, has ties to Muskegon…
#2039
October 3 · 1 min
Karen Koch & Mackinac’s Timeless Charm | October 3
Born today in 1951, Karen Koch of Monroe, Michigan, became the first female…
#2038
October 2 · 1 min
Michigan’s Capitol: A Building of Pride | October 2
On this day in 1873, the cornerstone for Michigan’s third and current state…
#2037
October 1 · 1 min
Fannie Richards: Michigan’s First Black Teacher | October 1
Born on this day in 1840, Fannie Richards became Detroit’s first Black school…
#2036
September 30 · 1 min
Lucinda Hinsdale Stone: Pioneer Educator | September 30
Born on this day in 1814, in Vermont, Lucinda Hinsdale Stone moved to Kalamazoo…
#2035
September 29 · 1 min
WGPR-TV: First Black-Owned Station | September 29
Today in 1975, Detroit launched WGPR-TV, the first TV station in the U.S. owned…
#2034
September 28 · 1 min
Historic Football Blowout & Freep's Anniversary | September 28
On this day in 1912, Muskegon High defeated Hastings High with a staggering…
#2033
September 27 · 1 min
Big Rock Nuclear Plant & Tiger Stadium | September 27
Today in 1962, Michigan's Big Rock Point Nuclear Power Plant, near Charlevoix,…
#2032
September 26 · 1 min
Serena Williams and the Denison Family | September 26
On this day in 1981, tennis legend Serena Williams was born in Saginaw,…
#2031
September 25 · 1 min
Jamie Hyneman's Birth & Michigan's 2nd State Fair | September 25
Today in 1956, Jamie Hyneman, future MythBusters co-host, was born in Marshall,…

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