The Midwest shares a lot, including a love for specialized hotdogs. This CuriosiD collaboration with <a href="https://www.wbez.org/curious-city" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WBEZ</a> Chicago and <a href="https://www.wuwm.com/bubblertalk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WUWM</a> Milwaukee kicks off the Curious Midwest mini series... with relish. Three reporters make the case for their city's signature sausage.

The Midwest shares a lot, including a love for specialized hotdogs. This CuriosiD collaboration with WBEZ Chicago and WUWM Milwaukee kicks off the Curious Midwest mini series... with relish. Three reporters make the case for their city's signature sausage.

The Midwest shares a lot, including a love for specialized hotdogs. This CuriosiD collaboration with <a href="https://www.wbez.org/curious-city" rel="noopener noreferrer">WBEZ</a> Chicago and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wuwm.com/bubblertalk" rel="noopener noreferrer">WUWM</a> Milwaukee kicks off the Curious Midwest mini series... with relish. Three reporters make the case for their city's signature sausage.

Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee: which city has the best encased meat?

University of Michigan lecturer Fatema Haque asked WDET a question: who is playing cricket in Detroit? The British sport is immensely popular in Bangladesh, where Haque grew up before moving to Detroit. It turns out other Bangladeshis might have kickstarted this most recent surge in cricket playing, bringing the international passtime to fields across Southeast Michigan.
Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form <a title="https://wdet.org/2022/02/25/how-to-ask-a-question-for-wdets-curiosid-series/" href="https://wdet.org/2022/02/25/how-to-ask-a-question-for-wdets-curiosid-series/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

University of Michigan lecturer Fatema Haque asked WDET a question: who is playing cricket in Detroit? The British sport is immensely popular in Bangladesh, where Haque grew up before moving to Detroit. It turns out other Bangladeshis might have kickstarted this most recent surge in cricket playing, bringing the international passtime to fields across Southeast Michigan. Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.

University of Michigan lecturer Fatema Haque asked WDET a question: who is playing cricket in Detroit? The British sport is immensely popular in Bangladesh, where Haque grew up before moving to Detroit. It turns out other Bangladeshis might have kickstarted this most recent surge in cricket playing, bringing the international passtime to fields across Southeast Michigan.
Our&nbsp;CuriosiD&nbsp;series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form&nbsp;<a title="https://wdet.org/2022/02/25/how-to-ask-a-question-for-wdets-curiosid-series/" href="https://wdet.org/2022/02/25/how-to-ask-a-question-for-wdets-curiosid-series/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Who plays cricket in Detroit?

Where did the term Downriver come from, and which communities are part of the region? In the latest episode of CuriosiD, WDET explores the history, boundaries, culture and identity of Downriver communities in southeast Michigan.

Where did the term Downriver come from, and which communities are part of the region? In the latest episode of CuriosiD, WDET explores the history, boundaries, culture and identity of Downriver communities in southeast Michigan.

Which communities are considered “Downriver”?

A WDET listener noticed an interesting pattern: several Detroit fire stations have koi ponds. Is it mere coincidence, or is there a deeper reason? Russ McNamara toured some local stations to find out how keeping koi ponds around helps fire fighters relax and go with the flow after stressful situations.

A WDET listener noticed an interesting pattern: several Detroit fire stations have koi ponds. Is it mere coincidence, or is there a deeper reason? Russ McNamara toured some local stations to find out how keeping koi ponds around helps fire fighters relax and go with the flow after stressful situations.

A WDET listener noticed an interesting pattern: several Detroit fire stations have koi ponds. Is it mere coincidence, or is there a deeper reason? Russ McNamara toured some local stations to find out how keeping koi ponds around helps fire fighters relax and go with the flow after stressful situations.&nbsp;

Why do Detroit Fire Stations have koi ponds?

Max Spayde wanted to know why Belle Isle has both a boat and a yacht club. What's the distinction? Why Belle Isle? Reporter Sascha Raiyn waded through the history of both organizations with the guidance of Detroit Boat Club archivist Stephen Malboeuf and the Detroit Yacht Club's Mike Alberts to find out. 
Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form <a title="https://wdet.org/2022/02/25/how-to-ask-a-question-for-wdets-curiosid-series/" href="https://wdet.org/2022/02/25/how-to-ask-a-question-for-wdets-curiosid-series/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

Max Spayde wanted to know why Belle Isle has both a boat and a yacht club. What's the distinction? Why Belle Isle? Reporter Sascha Raiyn waded through the history of both organizations with the guidance of Detroit Boat Club archivist Stephen Malboeuf and the Detroit Yacht Club's Mike Alberts to find out. Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.

Max Spayde wanted to know why Belle Isle has both a boat and a yacht club. What's the distinction? Why Belle Isle? Reporter Sascha Raiyn waded through the history of both organizations with the guidance of Detroit Boat Club archivist Stephen Malboeuf and the Detroit Yacht Club's Mike Alberts to find out.&nbsp;
Our&nbsp;CuriosiD&nbsp;series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form&nbsp;<a title="https://wdet.org/2022/02/25/how-to-ask-a-question-for-wdets-curiosid-series/" href="https://wdet.org/2022/02/25/how-to-ask-a-question-for-wdets-curiosid-series/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
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Why is there a boat club and a yacht club on Belle Isle?

Anna Sysling answers listener Barbara’s question about the Detroit water park’s history.

The History of Detroit’s Water Works Park

Meet CuriosiD - a series for the inquisitive. Our news team works with listeners like you to find answers to great questions about Detroit and the region. Are you curious about the Detroit region or the people who live here? Leave us a voicemail at 313-327-2565 stating your name and your question. Or submit your question here.

Meet CuriosiD - a series for the inquisitive. Our news team works with listeners like you to find answers to great questions about Detroit and the region. Are you curious about the Detroit region or the people who live here? Leave us a voicemail at 313-327-2565 stating your name and your question. Or submit your question here.

Meet CuriosiD - a series for the inquisitive.&nbsp;Our news team works with listeners like you to find answers to great questions about Detroit and the region. Are you curious about the Detroit region or the people who live here? Leave us a voicemail at&nbsp;313-327-2565&nbsp;stating your name and your question.&nbsp;Or submit your question here.

The History of Detroit's Water Works Park

Lydia Whitehead asked WDET’s CuriosiD why Hamtramck and Highland Park exist inside the borders of Detroit.

Why do Hamtramck and Highland Park exist inside the city of Detroit?

You've got Detroit questions, we've got answers. CuriosiD is a podcast from WDET, Detroit's NPR Station. Our reporters answer your questions about the region, like "Who invented the Boston Cooler?" or "Are there really salt mines underneath Detroit?" Something puzzling you about Detroit? Ask about it at http://wdet.org/curious and we might answer your question in a future episode!

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You've got Detroit questions, we've got answers. CuriosiD is a podcast from WDET, Detroit's NPR Station. Our reporters answer your questions about the region, like "Who invented the Boston Cooler?" or "Are there really salt mines underneath Detroit?" Something puzzling you about Detroit? Ask about it at http://wdet.org/curious and we might answer your question in a future episode!

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