Friday, January 23rd, 2026
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Satellite images from space yesterday showed Michigan completely covered in a white blanket of clouds ahead of this weekend’s Arctic blast. Check out the staggering photo here, and read more in Around the Mitten!
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Detroit 0/5° ❄️ | Grand Rapids -5/2° ❄️ | Warren 0/5° ❄️ | Sterling Heights 0/5° ❄️ | Ann Arbor -4/3° ❄️ | Lansing -3/4° ❄️ | Dearborn 0/5° ❄️ | Livonia -2/3° ❄️ | Troy 0/5° ❄️ | Flint -4/2° ❄️ | Saginaw -6/1° ❄️ | Marquette -10/1° ❄️ | Traverse City -8/0° ❄️ | Cadillac -7/1° ❄️ | Mackinac Island -9/0° ❄️
Arctic Air Hits Michigan
A blast of Arctic air is set to hit the entire state of Michigan this weekend, with wind chills reaching as low as 48 degrees below zero in parts of the state.
The Arctic air system moves into Michigan this morning, with the U.P. seeing the lowest wind chill figures of up to 48 below zero, with the rest of the lower peninsula projected to see wind chills between 20-25 below.
The dangerously-low wind chill figures are expected to last statewide through Monday morning, with authorities warning residents to stay inside to avoid the potential for frostbite and hypothermia.
You can see a statewide forecast for today’s wind chills here.
Cell Phone Ban Heads to Whitmer’s Desk
A bill that would ban cell phones in K-12 schools passed the Michigan Senate 34-1 on Thursday, and now heads to Governor Whitmer’s desk for signage.
Whitmer is expected to sign the bill into law, as the governor has signaled support for the measure in the past and the bill passed both chambers with a “veto-proof” majority.
If signed, the bill would go into effect this fall for the 2026-2027 school year. You can read the full bill text here.
DOJ Sues Michigan Over Egg Law
The Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit on Thursday to sue the state of Michigan over a law that bans the sale of eggs from caged hens.
The DOJ claims the law, passed in 2019 by a Republican legislature, has raised prices on consumers, and claims the federal government has the sole perogative to “regulate the quality and inspection of eggs in interstate commerce.”
The state of Michigan has not yet responded to the DOJ’s suit. You can read more on the filing here.
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Around the Mitten
Grand Rapids: Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will be the keynote speakers at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids’ 50th Annual Dinner. (More)
Petoskey: Palette Bistro is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special menu and events, starting on Sunday. (More)
Midland County: The state announced $920 million in funding to provide access to high speed internet for all county residents. (See Release)
Burton: Starlight Coney Island and Diner is now hiring for new positions, and is set to reopen after being closed since August. (More)
Detroit: The FDIC approved the deposit insurance applications of Ford Motor Co. and General Motors on Thursday, allowing the two companies to establish banks. (See Release)
Statewide: Satellite imaging showed the entire state covered in thick, white clouds ahead of this weekend’s severe weather. (See Photos)
Dearborn: Mayor Abdullah Hammoud announced the city’s securing of nearly $200 million to fund major development, infrastructure and public safety projects. (More)
Sports
Red Wings Left Winger Lucas Raymond netted two goals in a heartbreaking loss to Minnesota in overtime, 4-3. (See Box Score)
Former Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter was named the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. (More)
Detroit Lions Offensive Tackle Dan Skipper announced his retirement after nine years in the NFL. (More)
Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore’s attorney claimed the coach is “innocent” at his first in-person public hearing. (More)
FRIDAY GIVEAWAY!!
There will be no Weekend Events section due to this weekend’s weather, but we always will find a way to keep The Mitten readers’ spirits high… This time? With a SURPRISE GIVEAWAY!
The fifth reader to fill out the survey below will win a $25 Amazon gift card!
Good luck! 😀
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What are your weekend plans? ❄️
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Have you been to Cherry Capital Airport?
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No - 74%
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