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Michigan Minute

WKAR Public Media

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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Triple Play History & Michigan’s Lost Canal| July 19

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2025/07/19

On this day in 1909, Michigander Neal Ball made MLB’s first unassisted triple play. And in 1838, a massive canal project began—only to be abandoned years later.

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Detroit’s Bankruptcy & Harbor Beach Light| July 18

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2025/07/18

On this day in 1885, Harbor Beach Lighthouse began service. In 2013, Detroit filed for bankruptcy. And in 1980, actress Kristen Bell was born in Huntington Woods.

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Fred Trost’s Legacy & Michigan Outdoors| July 17

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2025/07/17

On this day in 2007, Michigan lost beloved outdoorsman Fred Trost, host of “Michigan Outdoors” and later “Practical Sportsman,” staples of public TV for hunting and fishing fans.

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Mackinac’s Fall & War of 1812 Begins| July 16

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2025/07/16

On this day in 1812, British forces captured Fort Mackinac in the first War of 1812 battle on U.S. soil—triggering a swift British takeover of Michigan’s forts.

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Women’s Rights & World’s Tallest Man| July 15

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2025/07/15

On this day in 1929 and 1975, Michigan AG rulings advanced women’s rights. And in 1940, the world’s tallest man, Robert Wadlow, died in Manistee at age 22.

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Ford’s Birthday & Michigan’s President| July 14

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2025/07/14

On this day in 1913, Gerald R. Ford was born. The only U.S. president never elected to the presidency or vice presidency, he represented Michigan in Congress for 25 years

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Northwest Ordinance & Michigan’s Path| July 13

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2025/07/13

On this day in 1787, the Northwest Ordinance was enacted, setting the stage for Michigan and other Midwest states to move from territory to statehood with guaranteed rights.

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Olympic Gold & Women in the Guard| July 12

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2025/07/12

On this day in 1995, Olympian Jordyn Wieber was born in DeWitt, Michigan. And in 1974, women were officially allowed to join the Michigan National Guard.

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Endangered Species & Fort Detroit's Handoff| July 11

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2025/07/11

On this day in 1974, Michigan enacted its Endangered Species Act. And in 1796, U.S. forces officially took control of Fort Detroit from the British after years of delay.

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Toledo War Vet & Author of Freedom Amendments| July 10

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2025/07/10

On this day in 1805, Jacob Merritt Howard was born. A Michigan lawmaker and U.S. senator, he helped draft the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments alongside President Lincoln.

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Jack White’s Roots & Seven Nation Sound| July 9

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2025/07/09

On this day in 1975, Jack White was born in Detroit. A key figure in the 2000s garage rock revival, he rose to fame with the White Stripes and later wrote a Bond theme in 2008

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Olympic Gold & Lansing’s First Firefighter| July 8

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2025/07/08

On this day in 1924, U-M alum DeHart Hubbard became the first Black American to win Olympic gold. In 1962, Roger Roberts became Lansing’s first Black firefighter.

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Old Age Aid & Detroit’s First Daily News| July 7

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2025/07/07

On this day in 1933, Michigan passed the Old Age Assistance Act. And in 1845, the first issue of the Detroit Daily News was published, laying the foundation for today’s Detroit News.

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Canoe Cussing & Free Speech in Michigan| July 5

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2025/07/05

On this day in 2002, Michigan’s Court of Appeals struck down a law banning public cursing, ruling it protected speech—thanks to one canoeist’s colorful language.

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British at Detroit & Grand Rapids’ Balloon| July 4

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2025/07/04

On this day in 1783, Britain held onto Fort Detroit. In 1859, Grand Rapids saw its first hot air balloon flight, and in 1969, Mackinac Island hosted its first stone skipping contest.

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Royal Visit & Michigan’s First Librarian| July 3

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2025/07/03

On this day in 1959, Queen Elizabeth visited Detroit for the first Freedom Festival. In 1828, Henry Schoolcraft became Michigan’s first territorial librarian.

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Garfield’s Shooting & a U-M Connection | July 2

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2025/07/02

On this day in 1881, President James A. Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau—a former U-M student—leading to civil service reform after Garfield’s death.

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MSU’s Name Change & U-M’s Opposition| July 1

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2025/07/01

On this day in 1955, Michigan State College officially became Michigan State University after a long push for recognition—and despite resistance from the University of Michigan.

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Tashmoo Park & The Message in a Bottle | June 30

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2025/06/30

On this day in 1915, Selina Pramstaller and Tillie Esper of Detroit wrote a note at Tashmoo Park, sealed it in a bottle, and cast it into the St. Clair River. Nearly a century later, in 2013, the bottle was discovered and now rests at the marina where the park once thrived.

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Custer’s Rise & Michigan’s Pollution Fight | June 29

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2025/06/29

On this day in 1863, Monroe native George Armstrong Custer was promoted to brigadier general and took command of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade, playing a key role at Gettysburg. Also, in 1928, Michigan launched its first major pollution control effort to protect lakes and streams.

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