Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning! On this day in 1922, Michigan was coated in up to six inches of ice after enduring the “worst sleet storm” in the history of the state.
A Detroit entrepreneur is planning to manufacture a prototype small electric truck using old industrial space Downtown. Check out a concept photo of the prototype here and read more in Around the Mitten!
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Detroit 16/30° ⛅ | Grand Rapids 14/28° ⛅ | Ann Arbor 15/29° ⛅ | Lansing 13/27° ⛅ | Flint 14/27° ⛅ | Saginaw 15/29° ⛅ | Kalamazoo 15/30° ⛅ | Muskegon 14/28° ⛅ | Traverse City 11/24° ⛅ | Marquette 9/21° ⛅ | Escanaba 13/26° ⛅ | Sault Ste. Marie 8/19° ⛅ | Alpena 11/23° ⛅
Six Michigan Players Take Home Gold For Team USA
Six players from the Great Lakes State helped Team USA Hockey win gold in their 2-1 overtime victory over Canada on Sunday.
All four players who were on the ice for Team USA in overtime were from Michigan, including Plymouth’s own Jack Hughes who scored the game-winning goal, two UM alumni in Zach Werenski and Dylan Larkin, and goalie Connor Hellebuyck from Commerce.
Team USA’s victory on Sunday is the first gold medal for the States since the “Miracle” win in 1980.
You can see video of Hughes’ game-winning overtime goal here.
High School Graduation Rate Reaches Historic High
New data from the state’s department of education revealed Michigan’s four-year graduation rate reached 84%, the state’s highest rate since 2008.
The four-year rate is up 1.2 points from 82.8% last year, led by Detroit Public Schools Community District also seeing its highest graduation rate since 2008.
Michigan’s four-year graduation rate increased for 14 of 17 student groups, according to the state.
You can see a chart showing the state’s graduation data here.
Highest Earning Counties in Michigan Ranked
Livingston County was ranked Michigan’s highest-earning county according to new income data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The county’s median income of $103,039 was 42% higher than the state’s overall median income of $72,875, and 6% higher than Oakland County’s second-highest income of $97,760.
The top five earning counties in the state were Livingston, Leelanau, Oakland, Ottawa, and Washtenaw.
You can see an interactive map of the highest-earning counties here.
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Around the Mitten
Detroit: A Delta flight from Detroit Metro was diverted on its way to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico after cartel violence broke out in the city. (More)
Old Town Saginaw: The popular bakery, The Bread Gal, announced a new brunch restaurant opening this spring. (See Video)
Marquette: Lake effect snow will bring up to seven inches of snow to parts of the U.P. through this morning. (More)
Statewide: Parts of the state are at risk for severe drought after abnormally-low levels of precipitation over the past six months. (See Map)
Grandville: Florida-based Mr. and Mrs. Crab is set to open another one of its Lousiana-style seafood restaurants in March. (More)
Detroit: Local entrepreneur Andy Didorosi is planning to use the Detroit Bus Company’s former 50,000 square-foot space to manufacture a new, small electric truck prototype. (More)
Sports
Tigers prospect Max Clark singled with two outs in the ninth to tie the Orioles in a 4-4 draw. (See Box Score)
Jalen Duren’s 26 points and 13 rebounds led the Pistons past the Bulls 126-110 on Sunday. (See Box Score)
No. 15 Michigan State hoops held off a late run by Ohio State on Sunday, beating the Buckeyes 66-60. (See Box Score)
No. 3 Duke knocked off No. 1 Michigan basketball on Saturday by a score of 68-63. (See Box Score)
The Goodie Bag
An abandoned dog named “Lil Craig” who was found freezing and left-for-dead began his new post after being adopted by the Milford Police Department. (See Video)
Janet Jackson was spotted in a rare public appearance at the Boyz II Men show in Detroit on Friday night. (See Video)
Traverse City is building a large fish project known as FishPass to selectively allow non-invasive fish pass through the Boardman River, while blocking other species of fish. (See Video)
Previous Results
Are you sick of snow yet, or do you love winter?
Over it! - 78% ✅
I love the snow ❄️ - 22%
Answer: Over it, “You know it’s too much when it’s more attractive to you in a photo or on the news sitting inside your cozy home than when you’re in the elements.”
Answer: I love the snow ❄️: “Tis the season! It is vital for our water levels the remainder of the year so let’s get it and get it over with. ”
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