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Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, and Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Welcome to The Mitten, where we provide you a 5-minute rundown of all things Michigan every morning at 5 a.m., directly in your inbox!
THANK YOU for 1,000 readers!! Make sure you enter our giveaway in celebration of OUR achievement! More details below!! 😀
Today’s featured partner is reMarkable, offering a unique way to reflect on the previous year’s goals, and help you achieve new heights in 2026—Check it out below!
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The Mitten Hits 1,000 Readers! 🎉
After launching just three months ago, we are proud and humble to have surpassed 1,000 loyal and engaged readers of our weekday newsletter! 😀
The Mitten has a number of exciting plans for 2026 that we are very eager to share with you! In addition, we will be doing a GIVEAWAY for our 1,000 reader milestone!! 🎉 Enter our giveaway below!
We are always looking for ways to improve here, which is why we welcome your feedback at the bottom of every email. Seriously, if you have an idea, send it over!
Thank you again so much for getting us to this milestone! It is truly a pleasure to produce this newsletter every weekday for you all—Joe
Whiteout Conditions, Frigid Temperatures Expected for North & West Michigan
Whiteout conditions are expected this morning for large parts of North and West Michigan, with below-zero windchill factors possible as the day goes on, according to the National Weather Service.
Over 20 counties are in the warning, including parts of the U.P and North and West parts of the state spanning from Petoskey to Grand Rapids.
Snowfall accumulations are expected to be heaviest overnight into this morning, with totals between 4-8 inches possible in most counties.
Michigan Cities With Fastest-Growing Home Prices Ranked
A new report from Stacker.com ranked the 50 Michigan cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the state.
According to the report, Mackinac Island had the fastest-growing prices, with prices increasing $84,637 in the previous year.
Not far behind Mackinac was Lake Angelus at No. 2 with an increase of $75,301, and Grosse Pointe Shores at No. 3 with an increase of $61,675.
You can see the full rankings of cities here.
Start your year with clarity
Written by Shane Parrish and reMarkable, this workbook helps you reflect without complexity or stress. It guides you through the past year with intention, so insights emerge naturally.
This isn’t about setting more goals. It’s about understanding what matters, clearly and calmly.
A simple reset for January. A thoughtful way to review your year.
Around the Mitten
Traverse City: Popular British TikTokers Josh and Jase were seen at the emergency room after suffering a medical emergency after their time at Boyne Mountain. (See Photos)
Ann Arbor: Zingerman’s Roadhouse will be offering pop-up dining options through mid-Febraury at Zingerman’s Greyline until the restaurant’s renovations are complete. (See Menu)
Mackinac Island: The U.S. Coast Guard will close the waters between St. Ignace and Mackinac Island on Lake Huron starting at 1 p.m. Tuesday to allow an ice bridge to form. (More)
Dearborn: The city will begin using new, AI-assisted cameras mounted on school buses to cite drivers who don’t stop when buses deploy stop signs. (More)
Statewide: The state released a report projecting a $779 million budget deficit this year, and a $1.09 billion deficit next year. (See Report)
Kalamazoo: Hundreds of fentanyl pills were seized in the arrest of a 26-year-old man. (See Photos)
Sports
Alex DeBrincat’s overtime winner lifted the Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over Ottawa, tying Tampa Bay atop the Atlantic Division. (See Overtime Goal)
No. 4 Michigan Basketball overcame Oregon 81-71, with Yaxel Lendeborg’s late-game block going viral. (See Block)
The Pistons earned their largest-ever victory at Little Caesars Arena, holding the Pacers to 78 points in a 121-78 victory, the Pacers’ lowest total of the season. (See Box Score)
Red Wings sportscaster Mickey Redmond will be on temporary leave for a surgical procedure on his neck. (Details)
The Goodie Bag
An off-duty state trooper saved a skier after they collapsed at Nub's Nob Ski Resort in Harbor Springs. (More)
A 4-year-old cancer survivor was invited to play goalie for the Red Wings at practice on Saturday. (See Photos)
Traverse City’s Dean Bach, a luxury realtor, will host the Emmy-winning HGTV show, The American Dream. (More)
The Mitten’s 1,000 Reader Giveaway! 🥳🎉
Again, THANK YOU for 1,000 readers!! To celebrate this great acheivement, we are giving away two tickets to Dancing With the Stars LIVE in Detroit on February 24th!
You can enter the giveaway HERE:
Kindly note, one entry is allowed per person, and the deadline to enter this giveaway is 11:59 P.M. EST TONIGHT!! The winner will be announced on Wednesday!
Previous Results
Do you hate roundabouts?
Yes - 52%
No - 48%
Friday’s poll on roundabouts was our most participated in poll! But, it was closely contested… a few responses we received:
Answer: No, ““Are young drivers taught how to handle roundabouts in driver’s education?”
Answer: Yes, “There is A LOT to watch and be aware of as you navigate a round about, traffic coming from so many entrances, exits to watch for, double lanes, maybe alright for younger drivers but frazzling for oldsters.”
Answer: No, “Far more efficient than a traditional intersection and no traffic lights. What’s not to like? Figure it out Americans!”
It sounds like we may need another poll on roundabouts!
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