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
Queen's Visit & First Territorial Librarian | July 3
1959: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visited Windsor, Canada, and Detroit to participate in the First Annual Freedom Festival. They traveled by train to Detroit and then boarded the Royal Yacht Br…
President Garfield Shot by Former U-M Student | July 2
1881: James A. Garfield, who had only been president for four months, was shot by Charles Guiteau, and would succumb to his wounds on September 19, 1881. Guiteau, a failed lawyer, evangelist and Univ…
Michigan State University Established | July 1
1955: Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science changed its name to Michigan State University of Agriculture and Applied Science after lobbying for university status. The institution …
Message in a Bottle from Tashmoo Park | June 30
In 1915, Selina Pramstaller and Tillie Esper of Detroit penned a note, declaring their enjoyment at Tashmoo Park on Harsens Island. Their message, preserved in a bottle, lay submerged in the St. Clai…
Custer's Rise and Environmental Action | June 29
1863: George Armstrong Custer, from Monroe, Michigan, was promoted to brigadier general and given command of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade, later playing a crucial role in halting Confederate advances…
Michigan Icons Celebrated | June 28
1965: Governor George Romney signed the bill making the Petoskey Stone Michigan’s official state rock, named after Chief Petosegay of the Ottawa nation. 1958: Governor G. Mennen Williams dedicated th…