On this day in 1971, a methane explosion in a Lake Huron tunnel killed 22 men. In 1948, Michigan State University students celebrated the school’s Big Ten admission. In 2014, Rep. Klint Kesto proposed to his girlfriend on the Michigan State House floor, with bipartisan cheers when she said yes.

Michigan Tragedy, MSU Triumph & a Proposal | December 11

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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