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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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Michigan's Largest Fish & First US Rep Elected | Feb 16

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2026/02/16

On this day in 1974, Joe Maka speared Michigan's largest recorded fish, a 7-foot, 193-pound sturgeon, at Mullett Lake. Also, in 1819, William Woodbridge was elected as Michigan's first member of the US House of Representatives, though he was a non-voting member since Michigan wasn't yet a state.

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Lansing's Incorporation & Motown's Brian Holland |...

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2026/02/15

On this day in 1859, Lansing, Michigan, was incorporated as a city after being sold as a non-existent "Biddle City." Also, celebrating the birthday of Brian Holland, a key Motown songwriter born in 1941.

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Nancy Love's Birth, Bank Holiday, Aretha's Hit | Feb 14

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2026/02/14

On this day in 1914, Nancy Harkness Love, a pioneer in women's military aviation, was born in Houghton, Michigan. In 1933, Governor William Comstock declared a two-week banking holiday to prevent a rush on Michigan’s banks. In 1967, Aretha Franklin recorded "Respect," which became one of the greatest songs of all time.

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Michigan's 1855 Law & Lansing's Worst Flood | Feb 13

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2026/02/13

On this day in 1855, the Michigan Legislature moved to protect escaped enslaved people by prohibiting the use of county jails for their detention. In 1938, Lansing experienced its worst flood in two decades, with streets turning into rivers and significant damage across the city.

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Spanish Flag Over Niles & MSU's Founding | Feb 12

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2026/02/12

On this day in 1781, a Spanish force captured Fort St. Joseph, raising Spain’s flag over Michigan. In 1855, Governor Kinsley S. Bingham established The Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, later MSU, which became the prototype for land-grant institutions.

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Edison's Birth, Reynolds' Fame & UAW's Victory | Feb 11

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2026/02/11

On this day in 1847, inventor Thomas Edison was born. He acquired 1,093 patents and innovated the phonograph, light bulb, and motion picture camera. In 1936, actor Burt Reynolds was born in Lansing, Michigan. In 1937, GM recognized the UAW as the sole bargaining unit for its workers.

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Michigan's Transfer, Symphony's Radio Debut | Feb 10

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2026/02/10

On this day in 1763, the Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War, transferring Michigan from French to British rule. In 1922, the Detroit Symphony became the first orchestra to broadcast a concert on the radio. In 2014, Belle Isle became Michigan’s 102nd state park.

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Michigan's Coldest Day & Detroit's Arsenal Shift | Feb 9

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2026/02/09

On this day in 1934, Vanderbilt, Michigan, recorded the state's coldest temperature at -51°F. In 1942, Detroit's auto manufacturers halted civilian car production to support the war effort, earning the city the nickname "Arsenal of Democracy."

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Bowman's 1,000th Win & Gresser's Chess Mastery | Feb 8

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2026/02/08

On this day in 1997, Detroit Red Wings coach Scotty Bowman won his 1,000th regular season game. Also, in 1906, chess master Gisela Kahn Gresser was born in Detroit. She became the first American woman to achieve Master standing and be inducted into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame.

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Sheila Young's Medals, Frozen Lake Superior, & DeVos...

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2026/02/07

On this day in 1976, Detroiter Sheila Young became the first American to win three medals in one Winter Olympics. In 1994, satellite images showed Lake Superior completely frozen over. In 2017, Betsy DeVos was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Education by a historic tie-breaking vote.

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Grand Rapids Wins the Name Game & Merze Tate's Birth...

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2026/02/06

On this day in 1844, the Grand Rapids vs. Kent dispute was settled, officially naming it Grand Rapids. In 1905, Merze Tate was born in Blanchard, Michigan. She became the first African American woman to achieve numerous academic milestones and joined Howard University's History Department.

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Granholm's Birth, Kevorkian Barred, & Brook Trout |...

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2026/02/05

On this day in 1959, Governor Jennifer Granholm was born. She made history as Michigan's first woman Attorney General and Governor, and later served as US Secretary of Energy. In 1991, Dr. Jack Kevorkian was barred from assisting in suicides. In 1988, the Brook trout was designated as Michigan’s state fish.

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Lindbergh's Atlantic Flight & Alice Cooper's Birth |...

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2026/02/04

On this day in 1902, Charles Lindbergh was born in Detroit. He became the first person to fly nonstop across the Atlantic in 1927. In 1948, Vincent Furnier, known as Alice Cooper, was born in Detroit, famous for his elaborate stage props and dark performances.

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First Train Ride, Howe's 6 Goals, & 13th Amendment |...

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2026/02/03

On this day in 1838, passengers rode the Michigan Central Railroad from Detroit to Ypsilanti for the first time. In 1944, Detroit Red Wing’s Sydney Howe scored a double hat trick. In 1865, Michigan ratified the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery.

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Stockwell's Admission & Ty Cobb's Induction | Feb 2

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2026/02/02

On this day in 1870, Elizabeth Madelon Stockwell became the first woman admitted to the University of Michigan. In 1936, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted its first five players, including Detroit Tiger Ty Cobb.

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I-94's Completion & Blue Star Mothers' Founding | Feb 1

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2026/02/01

On this day in 1967, Michigan completed I-94, becoming the first state with an interstate highway stretching border-to-border. In 1942, the Blue Star Mothers of America was founded in Flint to support children serving in WWII, and continues its mission today.

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Jane Johnston Schoolcraft's Literary Firsts | Jan 31

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2026/01/31

On this day in 1800, Jane Johnston Schoolcraft, the first known Indigenous literary writer and poet, was born in Ste. Saint Marie. Known as Bamewawagezhikaquay in Ojibwe, she left behind writings in both English and Ojibwe, offering insights into early 1800s life.

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Fred Korematsu & Tom Izzo's Birthdays | Jan 30

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2026/01/30

On this day in 1919, future Detroiter Fred Korematsu was born. He resisted Japanese American internment during WWII and was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1955, Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo was born, leading the team to numerous Big Ten titles.

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Prohibition, Selleck's Birth, & Michigan's Rocket |...

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2026/01/29

On this day in 1919, Michigan ratified the 18th Amendment, leading to Prohibition. In 1945, actor Tom Selleck was born in Detroit. In 1971, Michigan launched its first rocket into space from Keweenaw.

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1898 Speed Limits & Baseball Legends in Michigan |...

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2026/01/28

On this day in 1898, Sault-Sainte Marie imposed a 6 mph speed limit, sparking criticism from The Soo Times. In 1958, Ozzie Virgil joined the Detroit Tigers as their first Latino player. In 2015, the Lansing Lugnuts established the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame.

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