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50 years later, the Edmund Fitzgerald still haunts the Great Lakes — a tale of mystery, loss, and the power of nature that refuses to fade.

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‘The gales of November come early’: Michigan remembers the Edmund Fitzgerald, 50 years later • Michigan Advance
Fifty years after the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, the 729-foot freighter that sank on Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975 on its way from Wisconsin to Detroit, memorials around Michigan and the ...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The White River Light Station Museum in MI isn't especially large, but it's worth visiting for the view alone. One interesting artifact I saw while there was a fire-extinguishing grenade. www.markstrecker.com/white-river-... #TravelAddicticsHistory #MIhistory #Lighthouses
August 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Lawyers and lumber barons: A look back at the career paths that have led to the Michigan governor's office www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mihistory
Attorneys and lumber barons: Which career paths have led to the Michigan governor's office
The most common occupation for a Michigan governor is lawyer. The most common political apprenticeship has been serving in the Michigan Senate.
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June 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Curwood Castle in Owosso, MI, was built as the writing studio for James Oliver Curwood, a best-selling author whose name is nearly forgotten today despite many movies being made based on his books including 1988's The Bear. www.markstrecker.com/curwood-cast... #TravelAddicticsHistory #MIhistory
July 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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March 27, 2026 at 12:15 PM
❄️ From record-breaking cold temperatures to world records and historic events, February in Northern Michigan is full of unforgettable moments! 📜🎉 #NorthernMichiganHistory #HistoricDates #WinterRecords #UpperPeninsula #MIHistory #FebruaryEvents #StIgnace
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On This Day in Michigan’s History – February | Northern Michigan History
Celebrate Michigan History this February, Discover world records, famous births and important treaties, including St. Ignace's founding!
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February 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM