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Your stories: An ode to Lake St. Clair

Jul 13, 2026 | Daily News

This episode of the podcast “On Hand” recounts the story of one man’s love for Lake St. Clair, the “heart-shaped” lake, and the song it inspired him to make. Read the full story by Michigan Public.


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