WKAR Notes
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250 years of independence is a milestone that invites reflection — not just on how far we've come, but on the ideas that got us here.
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WKAR News reporter Emma J Nelson spent an afternoon getting lost in St. Johns, known as Mint City USA, just one week before the community’s annual Mint Festival.
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WKAR America 250 explores how Michigan’s people, stories, and institutions have shaped the American experience over the last 250 years. Through journalism, public affairs, arts, education, and community storytelling, WKAR invites our community to reflect, participate and imagine the future of our state and this nation.
WKAR Originals | WATCH NOW
This week we have a tribute to the founder of Michigan Outdoors, Mort Neff.
Topic: Governor candidate drop out. Guest. Former Lt. Governor John Cherry.
Sandra Seaton's one-woman drama surrounding Sally Hemings' fight to secure her children's freedom.
Serika and Will are curious about MSU's Landscape Arboretum in East Lansing, Michigan.
A Light On The Lakes commemorates 200 years of Michigan Masonry, helping shape Michigan’s identity.
PODCASTS
Michigan Minute
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On this day in 1911, GM became the first auto stock on the NYSE. And in 1855, a treaty with the Ottawa and Chippewa set land reserves and pensions, led by Andrew Blackbird.
Inside the Arts
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The upcoming Ten Pound Fiddle season features a screening of a documentary about Janis Ian with the singer-songwriter present.
MI Michigan Story features true stories from Michigan, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by Robert Prince.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
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