Northland Shopping Center opened in Michigan in 1954 and became America’s first modern shopping mall — changing retail forever.
March 21, 1953: The Last Coal-Fired Ferry on Lake Michigan Is Still Running (S.S. Badger)
The S.S. Badger has been crossing Lake Michigan since 1953 and is still running today—powered by coal and full of history.
March 20, 1897: The Detroit Dime Store That Became Kmart
Kmart began as a small Detroit dime store in 1897. Today, only a handful of stores remain — but its impact on retail is everywhere.
March 19, 1925: The Day Michigan Made Fishing Require a License
In 1925, Michigan made it illegal to fish without a license — sparking backlash and changing conservation forever.
Spring in Michigan: Sunshine, Hope… and a Driveway That Could Swallow a Pickup
The sun is shining. The snow is melting. The birds are back. And my driveway now looks like something Monster Jam should be ticketing.
February 26, 2009: Rick Beckett Died
On February 26, 2009, Grand Rapids radio personality Rick Beckett passed away at the age of 54. A look back at his career on WOOD Radio and The Rick and Scott Show. (READ MORE)
We Are All So Tired of Winter (A Survival Guide for False Spring Survivors)
Sick of Michigan winter? Discover funny, relatable ways to cope with cold weather, snow, and False Spring while waiting for spring.