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How We Got Here: How Donald Trump flipped Michigan
 
How did President Donald Trump win over Michigan voters in 2016? The state hadn't gone for a Republican presidential candidate since George H.W. Bush in 1988. Key to Trump's victory here was that, well, he was here... a lot. Trump visited The Mitten numerous times during the previous election, and that time and energy clearly payed off. But, of course, there was more to his victory than that. In the latest installment of our new video series "How We Got Here," we look into Trump's flip of Michigan. MORE
Video: How We Got Here - Welcome to Trump Country
Visit the Michigan town where Trump is most beloved
 

 
NEWS
 
 
75 Michigan communities with the biggest support for legal marijuana
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The results from last year's vote on Proposal 1 make for a fascinating study. Earlier this week we reported on hundreds of municipalities in the state passing ordinances against recreational marijuana business, despite community members having passed Proposal 1 in November. Here's a look at the biggest supporters of the ballot initiative. The list features plenty of urban areas and college towns. However, many a rural community said yes to pot as well. MORE
See how your community voted last November on legalizing pot
Video: How We Got Here - Cashing in on Pot
 

 
WEATHER
 
 
Farmers' Almanac calls for a 'Polar Coaster' winter
 
The Farmers' Almanac has been around for a looooong time. Some folks swear by the venerable annual tome. However, MLive chief meteorologist Mark Torregrossa is not one of those folks. Mark T. breaks down the 'Polar Coaster' forecast with a bit of reality and a bit of shade. Also, he shares a humorous winter graphic from a colleague out of North Carolina. MORE
Check in with Torregrossa every weekday morning for the daily forecast
 

 
 
SPORTS
 
 
One more game for fringe players to get off the Lions bubble
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The Detroit Lions already somewhat unexpectedly said goodbye to fan favorite Zach Zenner this week. (The move already threw a wrench in our roster projection 3.0 from earlier in the week!) Who will be the next roster casualties? And mind you, there will be casualties. NFL teams need to get down to a 53-man roster this weekend. So, tonight's preseason finale for any players on the bubble. MORE
How to watch tonight's Lions-Browns game
 

 
LIFE
 
 
Step back into the 1970s at this retro Michigan bowling alley
 
Nostalgic for the groovy times you had in the '70s? Or maybe you are too young to remember, but you're curious what it was like to live during the days of tube socks and Shrinky Dinks. Grab your mom's old bell bottoms and head to Bowlero in Royal Oak. Visit the recently restored bowling alley and you'll swear you traveled back in time when you spot the old arcade games and vinyl records.  MORE
Michigan's Best bowling alley: The top 10 list revealed
 

 
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