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Spring is trying to show up, and Big Rapids is right there with it.
This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, we celebrate some big wins — Taste of Mecosta was a hit, March Madness is heating up (with Chris somehow in the lead), and most importantly… the Big Rapids Movie Theater is officially reopening next week 🎬
We’re also joined by returning guest Mayor Dr. Fred Guenther, who brings a full slate of updates on what’s happening around town — from new businesses and infrastructure improvements to long-term possibilities like housing, grocery options, and even a sports complex.
There’s a lot happening right now in Big Rapids, and this episode is packed with updates, ideas, and a look at where things might be headed.
0:00 – Intro & welcome
1:20 – Theater reopens next week! 🎬
2:00 – Taste of Mecosta recap 🍽️
4:35 – March Madness update (Chris leads, Dom trails 😄)
7:30 – Spring Break countdown — where is everyone going?
8:00 – Thanks to last week’s guest, Jordan Stancil
9:12 – Featured Creature: Watermelon Pleco 🐟
11:10 – Guest intro: Mayor Dr. Fred Guenther
14:30 – What’s new around town?
15:30 – Possible senior living development at Hanchett property
17:30 – Five Below & Burlington Coat Factory updates 🛍️
20:00 – National Championship Parade (April 25, noon) 🎉
22:20 – Mayor’s second term reflections
25:35 – Could Big Rapids get a sports complex?
28:52 – Chipotle update 🌯
30:30 – Upscale men’s barber shop coming 💈
31:30 – Potential low-cost grocery store
33:45 – East side streetlights & infrastructure improvements
38:30 – Birdwatching talk takes over 🐦
40:15 – Spring Craft Fair + Banded Raccoon vendor market
42:05 – Chamber After Hours success
43:00 – Chamber Kickoff Breakfast (April 9)
44:58 – The Big Event returns
46:40 – St. Mary/St. Paul Gala (April 18)
49:00 – Karaoke for a Cause 🎤
52:56 – Summerfest (June 6) ☀️
55:09 – Dom’s Corrections: signs of spring, MLB Opening Day & internet chaos
1:01:14 – Outro & goodbyes
#WhatsUpBigRapids#BigRapidsMI#SupportLocal#CommunityStrong#SmallTownStories
By What's Up Big RapidsSpring is trying to show up, and Big Rapids is right there with it.
This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, we celebrate some big wins — Taste of Mecosta was a hit, March Madness is heating up (with Chris somehow in the lead), and most importantly… the Big Rapids Movie Theater is officially reopening next week 🎬
We’re also joined by returning guest Mayor Dr. Fred Guenther, who brings a full slate of updates on what’s happening around town — from new businesses and infrastructure improvements to long-term possibilities like housing, grocery options, and even a sports complex.
There’s a lot happening right now in Big Rapids, and this episode is packed with updates, ideas, and a look at where things might be headed.
0:00 – Intro & welcome
1:20 – Theater reopens next week! 🎬
2:00 – Taste of Mecosta recap 🍽️
4:35 – March Madness update (Chris leads, Dom trails 😄)
7:30 – Spring Break countdown — where is everyone going?
8:00 – Thanks to last week’s guest, Jordan Stancil
9:12 – Featured Creature: Watermelon Pleco 🐟
11:10 – Guest intro: Mayor Dr. Fred Guenther
14:30 – What’s new around town?
15:30 – Possible senior living development at Hanchett property
17:30 – Five Below & Burlington Coat Factory updates 🛍️
20:00 – National Championship Parade (April 25, noon) 🎉
22:20 – Mayor’s second term reflections
25:35 – Could Big Rapids get a sports complex?
28:52 – Chipotle update 🌯
30:30 – Upscale men’s barber shop coming 💈
31:30 – Potential low-cost grocery store
33:45 – East side streetlights & infrastructure improvements
38:30 – Birdwatching talk takes over 🐦
40:15 – Spring Craft Fair + Banded Raccoon vendor market
42:05 – Chamber After Hours success
43:00 – Chamber Kickoff Breakfast (April 9)
44:58 – The Big Event returns
46:40 – St. Mary/St. Paul Gala (April 18)
49:00 – Karaoke for a Cause 🎤
52:56 – Summerfest (June 6) ☀️
55:09 – Dom’s Corrections: signs of spring, MLB Opening Day & internet chaos
1:01:14 – Outro & goodbyes
#WhatsUpBigRapids#BigRapidsMI#SupportLocal#CommunityStrong#SmallTownStories