These are some of our most popular stories of the year, from bomb cyclones to Michigan myths. (And apparently Michigan Radio readers really wanted to have an in-depth understanding of the new recreational marijuana laws.)
Before the year ends, take a polar bear plunge into these 2019 stories:
Michiganders can now legally buy recreational marijuana. Here’s what you need to know.
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What the heck is a bomb cyclone?
Who’s a good boy? Not the Michigan Dogman.
A pan and a plan: How Buddy’s “Detroit style” pizza evolved from local delicacy to national delight
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How “tin can tourists” helped drive Michigan to establish a state parks system
How rock band Greta Van Fleet went from Frankenmuth High School to Saturday Night Live
Shred like a girl: Ann Arbor program encourages girls to pick up a skateboard
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