Stories & Sounds of Northern Michigan Life
In this episode titled “Traverse City’s First Snowfall,” Mike Dell begins by greeting listeners and introduces the episode as number 418. He shares that it is day twelve of NaPodPoMo and mentions this is the first episode recorded in real-time rather than in advance. Mike discusses the early snowfall in Traverse City, noting that some…
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From President Wilson on 11-11-1919 – A year ago today our enemies laid down their arms in accordance with an armistice which rendered them impotent to renew hostilities, and gave to the world an assured opportunity to reconstruct its shattered order and to work out in peace a new and more just set of international…
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This is a replay of an episode I did 10 years ago for the 40th anniversary of the sinking. Tonight I talk about the wreck of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald Timeline: NOVEMBER 9 8:30 AM The Edmund Fitzgerald is loaded with taconite pellets at Burlington Northern Railroad, Dock 1. Superior, Wisconsin The ship is scheduled…
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In this episode of “Mike Dell’s World,” Mike Dell discusses the topic of “Getting Ready For Winter Up North.” He starts with a humorous intro he found while digging through his files, reflecting on the absence of the Internet and video games during his childhood. Mike then dives into the essentials of winterizing for those…
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In this episode titled “Why Daylight Saving Time Drives Your Dog Crazy,” host Mike Dell begins by introducing the topic of Daylight Saving Time (DST), explaining that it affects most states in the U.S., and noting that clocks typically change in early November. He highlights his personal experience of living on the western side of…
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In this episode of “Mike Dell’s World,” hosted by Mike Dell, the discussion centers on Traverse City Airport (KTVC) and its history. Mike begins by introducing the episode as number 413, aired on November 7, 2025. He mentions his connection to the airport as a pilot and provides insights into its geographical location in relation…
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Host Mike Dell continues his exploration of Traverse City, focusing on Union Street and reminiscing about the area. He begins by revisiting Front Street, mentioning the Beetle Building—a structure he associates with childhood memories of a Big Boy restaurant. He shares how the building has changed over time, including the closure of Mackinac Brewing and…
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Link to Stacy’s video in 1984: https://www.c-span.org/program/interview/staceys-restaurant/93196 In this episode of “Mike Dell’s World,” titled “A Nostalgic Stroll Through Traverse City,” host Mike Dell introduces the topic of downtown Traverse City, emphasizing a nostalgic look back at its history rather than focusing solely on the present. Mike begins by acknowledging the show’s date and…
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In this episode of “Mike Dell’s World,” titled “Taking the Long Way Home,” host Mike Dell begins by ensuring the recording is set up correctly while joking about keeping his dog, Benny, from interfering. After greeting listeners with various times of day, Mike shares that he just had lunch at Burger King with Benny, who…
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Before it was “110 Munson Ave” The site used to be addressed as 1504 E. Front Street in Traverse City. Back then it was part of the old fast food strip east of downtown. At some point in the early 1990s, that section was renumbered/reassigned and the same building became 110 Munson Ave (Munson Ave…
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