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Announcement on The Mitten

Nov 19, 2025

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Announcement on The Mitten

This is Joe, the founder and editor of our newsletter. I wanted to reach out to you all and let you know that The Mitten will not be sent per usual today or tomorrow as I am currently needed to tend to a serious family matter

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Most Dangerous Intersections, State Official Goes Viral, and Up North Hockey Palooza

Nov 18, 2025

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Most Dangerous Intersections, State Official Goes Viral, and Up North Hockey Palooza

A new study from Michigan Auto Law ranked the state’s most dangerous intersections based on car accident data from 2024

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Wintry Weather Arrives, Ford Unveils New Headquarters, and Best Thanksgiving Cities

Nov 17, 2025

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Wintry Weather Arrives, Ford Unveils New Headquarters, and Best Thanksgiving Cities

A winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service for winds up to 35 miles per hour and six inches of snow was issued for parts of Northern Michigan through 7 a.m. this morning

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Energy Rate Hike Proposed, Terror Suspects Indicted, and Vintage Christmas Market

Nov 14, 2025

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Energy Rate Hike Proposed, Terror Suspects Indicted, and Vintage Christmas Market

The state’s second-largest natural gas provider is proposing a $163 million rate hike on consumers—which comes out to roughly a 7.9% increase on monthly energy bills

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Skubal Wins Cy Young, Hospital Grades Drop, and Government Re-Opens

Nov 13, 2025

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Skubal Wins Cy Young, Hospital Grades Drop, and Government Re-Opens

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was voted the American League Cy Young winner for the second consecutive year, receiving 26 of the 30 first-place votes cast by the Baseball Writers Association of America

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Historic Store Re-Opens, 103-Year Old Honored, and Detroit Hosts Global Launch

Nov 12, 2025

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Historic Store Re-Opens, 103-Year Old Honored, and Detroit Hosts Global Launch

The historic Michigan News Agency building in Kalamazoo announced it will reopen its doors one final time for a community book sale later this month

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Police Deliver Baby, Kayaker Plunges Down, and More Snow Expected

Nov 11, 2025

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Police Deliver Baby, Kayaker Plunges Down, and More Snow Expected

What started out as a speeding ticket ended with police delivering a baby on Oakwood Boulevard near Allen Road

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Edmund Fitzgerald Anniversary, Winter Weather Hits, and Government Shutdown to End

Nov 10, 2025

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Edmund Fitzgerald Anniversary, Winter Weather Hits, and Government Shutdown to End

Today marks the 50th anniversary the historic cargo ship took 29 souls with it to the depths of Lake Superior

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Flight Delays Expected, Beer Week Begins, and Centuries-Old Renovation

Nov 7, 2025

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Flight Delays Expected, Beer Week Begins, and Centuries-Old Renovation

Reductions in flights from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are set to begin today at 40 high-traffic airports nationwide, including Detroit Metro Airport

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Hot Coffee Throwdown, Oldest House Recognized, and Iceman Challenge Returns

Nov 6, 2025

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Hot Coffee Throwdown, Oldest House Recognized, and Iceman Challenge Returns

Police identified a woman who went viral on Wednesday after video captured her throwing scalding coffee on a McDonald’s manager after complaining about a long wait time

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Fraudulent Car Sales, Cold Weather Blast, and Best Ball Drops

Nov 5, 2025

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Fraudulent Car Sales, Cold Weather Blast, and Best Ball Drops

The Michigan Department of State suspended the license of LaFontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC for allegedly fraudulently selling used loaner cars as new cars on Tuesday

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Driverless Taxis Arrive, Election Day in Michigan, Vintage Relic Found

Nov 4, 2025

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Driverless Taxis Arrive, Election Day in Michigan, Vintage Relic Found

The fully autonomous rideshare company Waymo announced plans to bring its driverless fleet to the Motor City starting this week

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
State Christmas Tree, Largest Glowing Rock, and Top Winter Destinations

Nov 3, 2025

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State Christmas Tree, Largest Glowing Rock, and Top Winter Destinations

The 68-foot State Christmas tree arrived at the Capitol on Saturday before the tree’s lighting set for November 21

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Rat-Infested Cities, Massive Data Center, and Crack Fries Acquired

Oct 31, 2025

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7 min read

Rat-Infested Cities, Massive Data Center, and Crack Fries Acquired

Three Michigan cities were ranked among America’s 50-most rat infested cities according to Orkin’s annual Top 50 Rattiest Cities List.

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Pantless Police Officer, Spooky Weekend Activities, and Thousands Laid Off

Oct 30, 2025

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8 min read

Pantless Police Officer, Spooky Weekend Activities, and Thousands Laid Off

Hard-to-believe video captured the moment a Detroit police officer showed up in virtual court—without pants

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Traverse Bitcoin Heist, Rare Bus Restoration, and Trick or Treat Times

Oct 29, 2025

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Traverse Bitcoin Heist, Rare Bus Restoration, and Trick or Treat Times

State Police in Traverse City took to Bitcoin ATMs to post warnings after reports of scammers stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from victims using the machines.

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Downtown Chili Throwdown, Speaker Ruled Against, and Homeless Housing Pods

Oct 28, 2025

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Downtown Chili Throwdown, Speaker Ruled Against, and Homeless Housing Pods

Gimme’s Par and Grill will host the first-ever Downtown Chili Throwdown in Grand Rapids on Saturday, a citywide chili cook-off that will feature some of the best chili, live music, and a variety of drinks to enjoy.

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Historic Barn Listed, New $56M Park, and Elementary School Threat

Oct 27, 2025

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Historic Barn Listed, New $56M Park, and Elementary School Threat

The historic Edson’s Hayloft barn, a popular live dance and music spot in the mid-twentieth century, hit the market for $400,000

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Edmund Fitzgerald Settlement, SNAP Funds Gone, and $2.3 Billion Abandoned

Oct 24, 2025

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Edmund Fitzgerald Settlement, SNAP Funds Gone, and $2.3 Billion Abandoned

The State of Michigan acquired a rare life raft recovered from the November 1975 Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck as part of a $600,00 settlement in a police misconduct case.

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Toys"R"Us Back in Michigan, Wyandotte Bans Fluoride, Ford Fire Risk

Oct 23, 2025

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Toys"R"Us Back in Michigan, Wyandotte Bans Fluoride, Ford Fire Risk

Two Toys"R"Us stores are coming to Michigan this holiday season as part of the company’s relaunch of 30 stores nationwide, including eight permanent flagship stores.

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Detroit Nicotine Ban, Hunting License Hikes, and Baby Snow Leopard

Oct 22, 2025

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Detroit Nicotine Ban, Hunting License Hikes, and Baby Snow Leopard

Spectators and athletes will no longer be able to consume smokeless tobacco products like Zyn at Comerica Park, Ford Field, or Little Caesars Arena according to a city council ordinance passed on Tuesday.

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Traverse Film Festival, Unique Pumpkin Patches, and Record-Breaking Hike

Oct 21, 2025

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Traverse Film Festival, Unique Pumpkin Patches, and Record-Breaking Hike

The Fresh Coast Film Festival is set to bring four days of films, panels, and outdoor experiences celebrating the Great Lakes to Traverse City in Spring of 2026.

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
New Pickleball Factory, $100k ChatGPT Win, and Federal Shutdown Impact

Oct 20, 2025

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New Pickleball Factory, $100k ChatGPT Win, and Federal Shutdown Impact

A tech startup, Accel Digital Solutions, is planning to open the Great Lakes Pickleball Club, where players can play and watch balls be manufactured.

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Michigan Guard Deployed, Plane Crash, Severe Hunting Drought

Oct 17, 2025

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Michigan Guard Deployed, Plane Crash, Severe Hunting Drought

October 17th, 2025

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
$6 Million Retreat, Peak Fall Colors, Best Colleges Ranked

Oct 16, 2025

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6 min read

$6 Million Retreat, Peak Fall Colors, Best Colleges Ranked

October 16th, 2025

Joe Staton
Joe Staton
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