Michigan Minute
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?
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 1 minutes
- Episodes
- 446
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Detroit Race Riot of 1967 | July 23
On this day over 40 years ago, a major race riot erupted in Detroit. Triggered by a police raid on an illegal bar, the riot quickly escalated, leading to eight days of violence. Michigan Governor Geo…
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Tue 23 Jul 2024
Detroit Mayor Recall & Boy Scouts Go To Camp Owasippe| July 22
1930: Detroit recalled Mayor Charles Bowles over corruption and KKK ties, marking a historic event in U.S. city politics, fueled by the Detroit Free Press's advocacy. 1911: The first Boy Scouts embar…
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Mon 22 Jul 2024
Robin Williams' Life in Michigan | July 21
On this day in 1951, Robin Williams, renowned actor and comedian, was born. During his early teens, he lived in Michigan when his father was transferred to Detroit for work. Williams excelled in acad…
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Sun 21 Jul 2024
Michigan Hunting Safety & Helen Thomas | July 20
1977: Michigan mandated fluorescent orange for hunters to enhance safety during wild game and bird hunting. 2013: Pioneering journalist Helen Thomas, a Wayne State graduate who covered nine US Presid…
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Sat 20 Jul 2024
Baseball History & Failed Canal Project | July 19
1909: Neal Ball, a Grand Haven native playing for the Cleveland Naps, made history with MLB's first recorded unassisted triple play and his debut home run in the same game. 1838: Michigan Governor St…
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Fri 19 Jul 2024
Historical Lighthouse, Bankruptcy & Kristen Bell's Birthday | July 18
1885: The Harbor Beach Lighthouse commenced operations, guiding ships into the world's largest freshwater harbor, located 60 miles north of the St. Clair River. 2013: Detroit filed for Chapter 9 bank…
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Thu 18 Jul 2024
Loss of Fred Trost | July 17
2007: Michigan's public television mourned the loss of Fred Trost, a beloved figure known for his passion for hunting and fishing. For decades, Trost hosted "Michigan Outdoors," captivating audiences…
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Wed 17 Jul 2024
British Capture of Mackinac Island | July 16
On this day in 1812, during the War of 1812, the British captured Mackinac Island from the Americans. John Jacob Astor, owner of the American Fur Company, played a pivotal role by alerting British fo…
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Tue 16 Jul 2024
Michigan Legal Milestones | July 15
1929: Attorney General Wilbur M. Brucker ruled that Livingston County lacked authority to prohibit women in suits from riding in cars, affirming state highway commission control over highways. 1975: …
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Mon 15 Jul 2024
Gerald Ford's Birthday | July 14
Born on this day in 1913, Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr. served as the 38th President of the United States from 1974 to 1977. He also held the position of the 40th Vice President, appointed under the 25th …
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Sun 14 Jul 2024
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 | July 13
Enacted on this day in 1787, the Northwest Ordinance was a pivotal piece of legislation in U.S. history. It established the governance and path to statehood for territories including Ohio, Indiana, I…
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Sat 13 Jul 2024
Jordyn Wieber & Women in the National Guard | July 12
Born in DeWitt, Michigan in 1995, Jordyn Wieber celebrated her birthday today. As part of the Fierce Five, she won gold in gymnastics at the 2012 London Olympics. Wieber later courageously spoke out …
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Fri 12 Jul 2024
Michigan's Conservation & Colonial Legacy | July 11
1974: Michigan Governor William Milliken signed the Endangered Species Act, facilitating the recovery of species like the osprey, peregrine falcon, gray wolf, and bald eagle. 1796: Colonel John Franc…
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Thu 11 Jul 2024
Jacob Merritt Howard's Legacy in American Law | July 10
Jacob Merritt Howard, born in 1805, made significant contributions to American constitutional law, despite being less well-known than some Founding Fathers. He played a pivotal role in drafting and p…
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Wed 10 Jul 2024
Celebrating Jack White's Musical Legacy | July 9
Born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1975, Jack White is renowned as a modern music icon. His career highlights include pioneering work with The White Stripes, a band noted for its powerful guitar-driven so…
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Tue 09 Jul 2024
Trailblazers in Athletics & Public Service | July 8
1924: Long jumper DeHart Hubbard made history as the first Black American to win an Olympic gold medal with a jump of twenty-four feet, five and a half inches. The following year, he set a new world …
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Mon 08 Jul 2024
Michigan's Milestones in Welfare & Media | July 7
1933: Michigan Governor William A. Comstock signed the Old Age Assistance Act into law, pioneering a safety net for elderly residents by providing up to $30 for those aged 70 or older who had lived i…
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Sun 07 Jul 2024
Michigan's Historical Conventions | July 6
1931: Della Reese, born Delloreese Patricia Early in Detroit, began her journey as a singer and made history by performing as the first gospel singer in Las Vegas casinos. She later gained fame for h…
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Sat 06 Jul 2024
Michigan's Profanity Law Repealed | July 5
2002: Michigan eliminated a law that prohibited using profanity in public. This change came after Timothy Boomer, while canoeing on the Rifle River, was issued a ticket for swearing loudly in front o…
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Fri 05 Jul 2024
Fort Detroit, Balloon Launch, Stone Skipping | July 4
1783: The British retained control of Fort Detroit despite the Revolutionary War's end, holding it for 13 more years. 1859: The Grand Rapids Eagle warned against shooting rifles and fireworks during …
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Thu 04 Jul 2024
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