Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
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America’s oldest operating fire station lives in Manistee, and was just added to the National Register of Historic Places. Check out a historical postcard of the station here, and read more in Around the Mitten!
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USA Today Acquires The Detroit News
The Detroit News was acquired by USA Today, Inc., who also co-owns the Detroit Free Press, the company announced on Monday.
The acquisition ends a nearly 40-year agreement that allowed both newspapers to operate separately in the city.
In a statement from USA Today, the company stated the two publications will continue to publish separately, but did not provide any further information.
You can read more on the deal here.
Halfway Through Winter, Michigan Snowfall and Cold Worse Than Normal
No, it’s not just you. The halfway point of winter has passed, and this season has been colder and snowier than average.
Michigan’s average temperature through this point of winter historically sits at 25 degrees. This year? The Mitten averaged 15 degrees.
The state has also seen above-average snowfall. Michigan’s snowfall at this point is 22.5 inches on average, but the state has seen 33.2 inches so far this winter, nearly 10 inches above average.
You can read what the farmer’s almanac predicts for the rest of this winter here.
Troy Company Inks $100 Million Deal
Ther private equity firm SARGAD has partnered with the government of Telangana, a state in India, to invest $100 million in developing India’s defense manufacturing ecosystem.
The Troy-based firm will selectively invest in high-precision mechanical and electronics components and software, and supporting the needs of aircraft manufacturers in collaboration with Telangana.
The deal was announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. You can read more on the deal here.
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Around the Mitten
South & West Michigan: More snow will arrive this morning in the western part of the state, paired with subzero wind chill temperatures in Southeast Michigan. (See Map)
Statewide: Former Republican Presidential Candidate Perry Johnson joined the gubernatorial race. (More)
Traverse City: The “Cheesiest Valentines Ever” will take place in the city this year with countless treats and events designed to tempt your taste buds. (More)
Manistee: The Manistee Fire Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places for being the country’s oldest-operating fire station. (See Release)
Wayne County: A man won $2 million after buying a “random” scratch-off lottery ticket at Jefferson Fuels. (More)
Detroit: The Zac Brown Band announced a tour stop at Little Caesar’s Arena this summer, with tickets going on sale Friday. (See Tickets)
Grand Rapids: Federal authorities approved a plan to remove four low-head dams and add about 20,000 tons of natural rock to restore the Grand River’s rapids downtown. (More)
Escanaba: The “crown jewel” of the city, The House of Ludington, was demolished after standing for 162 years. (See Photos)
Sports
The Pistons rose two spots to the No. 1 overall spot in the NBA’s latest power rankings. (See Rankings)
Former New York Giants offensive coordinator and interim coach Mike Kafka was hired by the Lions for a high-ranking offensive role. (More)
Michigan State basketball rose three spots to No. 7, while Michigan stayed put at No. 3 in the new AP Top 25 poll. (See Poll)
No. 3 Michigan basketball takes on the undefeated No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers at 7 p.m. on Peacock. (See Preview)
Michigan Enterprise
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. changed their name to Dauch Corporation, and will be traded as DCH on the New York Stock Exchange. (More)
Bloomfield Township-based Penske Automotive acquired two Lexus dealerships in Orlando, Florida. (More)
Former NFL players are bringing a state-of-the-art athletic facility to Grand Blanc. (More)
Previous Results
What's your beverage of choice? 🍺
Beer - 11%
Wine - 21%
Water - 52%
Pop - 16%
Thankfully, most of you chose water.. the smart choice. I would’ve chosen Coke. Some answers:
Answer: Water, “The body needs water more than alchol and sugar.”
Answer: Pop, “Dr Pepper all the way !!”
Answer: Water, “Water,because its good for you,easy to find and won't get you arrested. ”
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