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Aerial view of abandoned Jackson Motor Speedway with cracked asphalt track being reclaimed by dense Michigan forest

The Woods Are Taking Over this Legendary Racetrack

An Indy 500 winner got his start at the Jackson Motor Speedway, which remains as a ghost track just north of the city

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David Shane·Jun 23
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Is Abdul El-Sayed Really “As Michigan As You Get?”

Anna Hoffman·Jun 23
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What’s That White Ball on Top of Saugatuck’s Mountain?

Bobby Mars·Jun 22

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Charlie LeDuff·Jun 17
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson walks past a horse-drawn carriage on Mackinac Island wearing a red dress and carrying a handbag.

Did Benson's Team Lie About Her Handbag?

Matt StJean·Jun 17
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Is Michigan’s “I Voted” Sticker Contest More Secure Than Our Elections?

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