1912: Harriet Quimby, a Michigan native, made history as the first woman to fly solo over the English Channel. 2018: Des Linden, hailing from Brooks, Michigan, clinched victory in the Boston Marathon, becoming the first American woman to win since 1985, amidst a jubilant, rain-soaked crowd.

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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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