At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's cold, cloudy and calm. The air is 26°F, -3°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Today will be cloudy with a high temperature of around 30°F, -1° and a light north wind.

Did you see the singer on the red carpet with the loaf of bread? They thought they'd kneed a lot of dough.

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's cold, cloudy and calm. The air is 20°F, -7°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Today will be mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow or sleet and a high temperature of 29°F, -2°C. Chance of precipitation is 70%, little or no accumulation.

Happy St. Brigid's Day! We're halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. St. Brigid was an Irish Nun known for her red hair, generosity to the poor and ability to turn water into beer. According to the ancient Celts, February 1st is the official start of spring.

Did you know cannibals won't eat clowns because they taste funny?

"It probably comes as no surprise, considering the frigid weather we're having, but Lake Erie is almost completely frozen over. But this year, the big body of water has more ice in late January than it has in any winter in the past 23 years." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's a freezing arctic morning. The air is -4°F, -20°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Today will be mostly sunny with a calm southwestern wind and a high temperature of 27°F, -3°C.

A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling to live in the deep freeze. Hours later, the calf, fed and fluffed, took a spot on the couch with the Sorrell family’s two children. apnews.com/article/kent...

The Purple Rose Theatre Company’s latest play is a comedy/drama about Detroit car culture. “The Classic King”. The play is a mix of comedy and drama about Michigan's car culture, workplace dynamics and business struggles. www.detroitpbs.org/news-media/o...

Enbridge Energy and the State of Michigan, which have been locked in a years-long legal battle over the future of an oil-and-natural gas pipeline that runs through the Straights of Mackinac, have agreed to let federal cases play out ahead of cases in state courts. www.wvpe.org/michigan-pub...

Money isn't everything but it sure keeps you in touch with your children.

Traverse City, Michigan is named one of the world’s best dining destinations for 2026 by Eater, a publication that covers food, dining and restaurant news. www.eater.com/dining-out/9...

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's freezing cold and overcast. The air is 12°F, -11°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Today's early clouds will lead to a partly sunny and cold day, with a high of 21°F, -6°C, slight north wind.

You can't get on the same page with someone who has a different book.

It's soon to be lunch time at Big Red on the south pier in Holland, Michigan. Where it's sunny, cold, and calm. The air is 7°F, -14°C and the water is 32.0°F, 0°C. This afternoon will be mostly sunny with a calm north wind and a high temperature of 17°F, -8°C.

"Of course I hate them. They hate us... The key word is 'respect,' and I do respect them a lot." Michigan State coach Tom Izzo This game tomorrow night is going to be a barn burner!

"rallies have drawn millions of people, and organizers said they expect even greater numbers on March 28 in the wake of Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, where violent clashes have led to the death of two people." apnews.com/article/no-k...

You better watch out!

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's cold, cloudy and calm. The air is 14°F, -10°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Snow likely today, mainly before 4pm. High of 16°F, -8°C with a northwest wind that could gust as high as 25 mph.

It's so cold, even my shadow's shivering.

"A seasonal ice bridge connecting Drummond Island, Michigan, and St. Joseph Island, Ontario, has opened for winter recreation, offering snowmobilers, cyclists and skiers a rare 12-mile crossing over frozen Lake Huron." www.9and10news.com/2026/01/27/i...

"Four former Michigan governors will gather in Lansing next week to stress the need for political civility amid national tensions. They include Democrats Jim Blanchard and Jennifer Granholm, along with Republicans Rick Snyder and John Engler." bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

The city of Mount Pleasant has been awarded $2.79 million from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. to build a new pavilion in Island Park. Enabling a variety of activities such as farmers' markets, concerts, festivals, art fairs and feature an incubator kitchen. www.abc12.com/news/mt-plea...

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland Township) took to social media to call on Congress to conduct hearings on the “organized opposition to federal law enforcement.” michiganadvance.com/briefs/huize...

"Now that we are past the halfway point of the winter season, the data confirms what many of us have felt stepping out the door: this winter has been significantly colder and snowier than average." www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...

Michigan Tech University will host their annual Winter Carnival February 4th to February 7th, 2026. The theme is ‘Through Ice and Snow, To Space We Go’. But first, the all-nighter statue building begins Wednesday, Feb. 4th at 4 p.m. and wraps up at the following morning. www.mtu.edu/carnival/2026/

The 2026 Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days will be held on February 4th and 5th at Lake Michigan College Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The sessions include commodity-focused classes on grapes, small fruit, tree fruit, precision agriculture and more. www.simpletix.com/e/2026-south...

and he's a fully trained sommelier ...

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's frozen, cloudy and calm. The air is 17°F, -8°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Snow with patchy blowing snow, high of 17°F, -8°C with temperatures falling to around 12°F, -11°C by lunch. Expect a northwest wind with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Kilmanagh was once a farming community that drew German and Irish immigrants. It was originally called Thompson's Corners after the town's first postmaster, an Irish immigrant named Frank Thompson. Thompson then renamed the village Kilmanagh, after a town in Ireland. www.islands.com/2082672/kilm...

The Winter Study is underway on the island's wolf and moose populations, and surveys by plane are part of the research. The study is conducted by Michigan Technological University and the Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale research team. www.mlive.com/news/2026/01...

Who knew life is better with a little peanut butter?

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's snowing, frozen and calm. The air is 9°F, -13°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Mostly cloudy today, with a high near 15°F, -9°C and a west wind of 5 to 15 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Today in 1988 George Harrison released his hit single, Fab. His song is about the days of Beatlemania during the 1960s, when the Beatles were first referred to as The Fab Four. The music video features Harrison as an 8 Armed Lord Krishna busking against a brick wall. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdx_...

"Grayling artist Kim Diment became one of 12 active members of the Society of Animal Artists to hold Masters status — one of only 18 since 1960, despite a global membership of 1,200 — as well as the first Michigan artist to hold the title." www.cnhi.com/rss_feed/mic...

⏳ 282 Days until the Midterm Elections

Families should not have children after 35. Really ... 35 children are enough.

This morning on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's frozen and snowing. The air is 5°F, -15°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. There's snow in the air today, also it will be cloudy and deadly cold, with a high near 15°F, -9°C. We will be graced by a light north by northeast wind.

The 2026 annual Saginaw Outhouse Race is set for Valentine's Day February 14th, 1 pm at Hoyt Park. Hoyt Park is located at 1574 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601, For more information follow the link below: www.facebook.com/saginawoutho...

"While many Michiganders store their paddles for the winter, a Northern Michigan livery is offering guided rafting trips through snow-covered cedar forests and icy riverbanks." www.mlive.com/travel/2026/...

If you ever can’t find your kids, just sit on the toilet. They will find you.

What's your temperature right now? At 8 am in Kalamazoo, ours is -15° F, -26°C

It's sunrise at Big Red on the south pier in Holland, Michigan. The air is -3°F, -19°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Mostly cloudy today and deadly cold, with a high near 10°F, -12°C and a light South southeast wind.

Good news, the 10 darkest weeks of the year are now behind Us. With an arctic blast this weekend, here is a fun fact that will bring a smile. We have officially made it through the ten darkest weeks of the year, which means later sunsets and earlier sunrises are now happening daily.

If I said it once, I've said it a thousand times