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The Metro: How to make the most of Michigan winter in 2026

Some people welcome winter in Michigan with open arms, while others watch the calendar until spring’s warmth returns.

One way to overcome the long, cold winter here in Michigan is to get outside and try some new activities.

Laura Herberg, reporter for Bridge Michigan, joined The Metro to walk us through the Michigan Dreaming Winter Bucket List.

12 activities made this year’s winter weather fun bucket list, with dog sledding in the Upper Peninsula taking the top spot and drop-in hockey on Belle Isle representing Southeast Michigan.

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Detroit’s Belle Isle alligator has been caught

Don’t worry, Detroit — the alligator recently spotted on Belle Isle has been found.  The gator shocked Detroiters when it was seen on the island park late last month. It was captured Wednesday by vigilante animal rescuers Steven Hart and Troy Keteyian, who turned it over to a local reptile education center. Hart, a dog […]

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