1847: After a short 10 months in office, Michigan Governor Alpheus Felch resigns in order to become a US Senator for Michigan. 1875: Mackinac Island becomes the second national park in the US. 1931: Isle Royal also becomes a national park.

Michigan Governor Joins Congress & MI Gains Two National Parks | Mar 3

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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