1935: After 88 days, 4 hours and a bit more, a walking competition in Jackson nets its winners $1000 amid the Great Depression. 1954: Detroit Metropolitan Airport launches its first passenger flight.

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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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