On this day in 1880, the world’s first hydroelectric plant began in Grand Rapids. And in 1963, trailblazing jockey Julie Krone was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Hydropower Launch & Krone’s Racing Firsts| July 24

WKAR’s Jamie Paisley presents stories for each day in Michigan history. From name changes to arcane laws, Michigan Minute covers a variety of true tales from the Great Lake State. Subscribe now! Interested in supporting the Michigan Minute? Click <a href="https://bit.ly/michigan-minute-about" data-cms-ai="0">here</a> to donate $20.

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WKAR’s Jamie Paisley presents stories for each day in Michigan history. From name changes to arcane laws, Michigan Minute covers a variety of true tales from the Great Lake State. Subscribe now! Interested in supporting the Michigan Minute? Click here to donate $20.

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