Archive - History

Beaver Island’s King

Beaver Island’s King

In 1850 Mormon renegade James Strang was crowned king of his Beaver Island colony. His reign lasted just six years, but tales of his five wives, his bullying of followers and his eventual...

The Legend of the Christmas Tree Ship

The Legend of the Christmas Tree Ship

Grand Traverse Lighthouse In Top 3

Grand Traverse Lighthouse In Top 3

Northport's beautiful Grand Traverse Lighthouse is Top 2 in Jeld-Wen windows Reliable Lighthouse Competition.

Phil Nowicki's 8,773-foot Sausage

Phil Nowicki's 8,773-foot Sausage

Profile of Phil Nowicki from Rogers City, who made it into the Guinness Book of World Records in 1977 for making a 8,773-foot sausage.

The Strange Death of Danny Dodge

The Strange Death of Danny Dodge

Mystery surrounds the drowning death of Daniel (Danny) George Dodge, son of industrial king John Dodge of the Dodge Motor Company in the waters of Lake Huron, off the shore of Manitoulin Island.

The Fire Not Forgotten

The Fire Not Forgotten

The story behind Sheriff Frederick Ming's involvement in the burnout of Indian Village in Cheboygan County.

Carl Pellonpaa: Finland Calling

Carl Pellonpaa: Finland Calling

Profile of Carl Pellonpaa, host of Finland Calling, the longest running variety show on television based in the tiny Upper Peninsula town, Negaunee.

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