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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#2033
Yesterday · 1 min
Big Rock Nuclear Plant & Tiger Stadium | September 27
Today in 1962, Michigan's Big Rock Point Nuclear Power Plant, near Charlevoix,…
#2032
Saturday · 1 min
Serena Williams and the Denison Family | September 26
On this day in 1981, tennis legend Serena Williams was born in Saginaw,…
#2031
Friday · 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,…
#2030
Thursday · 1 min
Michigan's Last Execution | September 24
Today in 1830, Stephen G. Simmons was executed in Detroit for killing his wife,…
#2029
Wednesday · 1 min
Jerry B. Jenkins & Lions' Debut | September 23
Born on this day in 1949, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jerry B. Jenkins is a…
#2028
Tuesday · 1 min
Ernest Green: Trailblazer & Activist | September 22
Born on this day in 1941, Ernest Green, a member of the Little Rock Nine, was…
#2027
September 21 · 1 min
The Black Madonna Unveiled | September 21
On this day in 1969, the University of Detroit Mercy dedicated Gino…
#2026
September 20 · 1 min
Charles Howard Wright's Legacy | September 20
Today in 1918, in Alabama, Dr. Charles Howard Wright moved to Detroit, where he…
#2025
September 19 · 1 min
Iron Ore Discovery & Bissell Sweeper | September 19
Today in 1844, William Austin Burt discovered iron ore in Michigan's Upper…
#2024
September 18 · 1 min
Ben Carson's Birthday & Hazel Stimson | September 18
Today in 1951, neurosurgeon and political figure Ben Carson was born in…
#2023
September 17 · 1 min
Record Ice Cream Sundae & Paul Feig | September 17
Today in 2016, Nashville, Michigan reclaimed the world record for the longest…
#2022
September 16 · 1 min
Yooper Medal of Honor & U-M’s First Black QB | September 16
Today in 1944, Yooper Sergeant Oscar Johnson of Foster City earned the Medal of…
#2021
September 15 · 1 min
Michigan Tech’s Start & First Phone Book | September 15
Today in 1886, Michigan Mining School held its first classes in Houghton Fire…
#2020
September 14 · 1 min
Detroit Tribune & Pop-Tarts Debut | September 14
On this day in 1935, the first issue of the Detroit Tribune, a historic Black…
#2019
September 13 · 1 min
Michigan Cemeteries Desegregated | September 13
On this day in 1966, the Michigan Court of Appeals desegregated cemeteries,…
#2018
September 12 · 1 min
First Flight in Grand Rapids | September 12
On this day in 1911, J. Clifford Turpin made the first flight over Grand Rapids…
#2017
September 11 · 1 min
Michigan Scandal Ends with Expulsions | September 11
In 2015, Michigan Representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat were embroiled…
#2016
September 10 · 1 min
Big Annie’s Protest and Mickey Mantle’s Home Run | September 10
Today in 1913, Ana Clemenc, known as “Big Annie,” was jailed during a protest…
#2015
September 9 · 1 min
Dr. Ossian Sweet's Historic Struggle | September 9
Today in 1925, Dr. Ossian Sweet and his family were attacked by a white mob in…
#2014
September 8 · 1 min
Celebrating Eleanore Hutzel and Gerald Ford's Controversial Pardon | September 8
Today in 1885, Eleanore Hutzel was born in Ann Arbor. She became a pioneering…

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