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Stateside: Friday, July 28, 2023

By Stateside Staff
Published July 28, 2023 at 1:48 PM EDT

Today on Stateside, we spoke with the State Archivist about the heavy rains that created the nation's largest log jam in Grand Rapids in 1883. Then, the up-north gathering of stone-skippers, and some tips from them. Plus, the fourth chapter of Ride of Passage, where Matt and Smokey head into the desert.

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GUESTS ON TODAY'S SHOW:

  • Mark Harvey, State Archivist of Michigan
  • Daniel Wanschura, Program Director for Interlochen Public Radio news
  • Matt Parker, cross-country horseman
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