Michigan Minute

By WKAR Public Media

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... more

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July 11, 2025 Endangered Species & Fort Detroit's Handoff| July 11
On this day in 1974, Michigan enacted its Endangered Species Act. And in 1796, U.S. forces officially took control of Fort Detroit from the British after years of delay.
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July 10, 2025 Toledo War Vet & Author of Freedom Amendments| July 10
On this day in 1805, Jacob Merritt Howard was born. A Michigan lawmaker and U.S. senator, he helped draft the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments alongside President Lincoln.
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July 09, 2025 Jack White’s Roots & Seven Nation Sound| July 9
On this day in 1975, Jack White was born in Detroit. A key figure in the 2000s garage rock revival, he rose to fame with the White Stripes and later wrote a Bond theme in 2008
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July 08, 2025 Olympic Gold & Lansing’s First Firefighter| July 8
On this day in 1924, U-M alum DeHart Hubbard became the first Black American to win Olympic gold. In 1962, Roger Roberts became Lansing’s first Black firefighter.
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July 07, 2025 Old Age Aid & Detroit’s First Daily News| July 7
On this day in 1933, Michigan passed the Old Age Assistance Act. And in 1845, the first issue of the Detroit Daily News was published, laying the foundation for today’s Detroit News.
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July 05, 2025 Canoe Cussing & Free Speech in Michigan| July 5
On this day in 2002, Michigan’s Court of Appeals struck down a law banning public cursing, ruling it protected speech—thanks to one canoeist’s colorful language.
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July 04, 2025 British at Detroit & Grand Rapids’ Balloon| July 4
On this day in 1783, Britain held onto Fort Detroit. In 1859, Grand Rapids saw its first hot air balloon flight, and in 1969, Mackinac Island hosted its first stone skipping contest.
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July 03, 2025 Royal Visit & Michigan’s First Librarian| July 3
On this day in 1959, Queen Elizabeth visited Detroit for the first Freedom Festival. In 1828, Henry Schoolcraft became Michigan’s first territorial librarian.
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July 02, 2025 Garfield’s Shooting & a U-M Connection | July 2
On this day in 1881, President James A. Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau—a former U-M student—leading to civil service reform after Garfield’s death.
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July 01, 2025 MSU’s Name Change & U-M’s Opposition| July 1
On this day in 1955, Michigan State College officially became Michigan State University after a long push for recognition—and despite resistance from the University of Michigan.
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On Hand

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