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Weazer the wolverine

Hey, buddies! My name is Weazer the Wolverine, and I’m Michigan’s energetic mascot! I love big adventures and making every day exciting.

Short History

The region later came under British and then American control. Michigan became the 26th state on January 26, 1837.

Quick Facts

Capital: Lansing
Largest City: Detroit
Nickname: The Great Lakes State
State Bird: American Robin
State Flower: Apple Blossom
Located in the Great Lakes region of the United States.

Did You Know?

Michigan’s state motto is “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.”
The state gets its name from an Ojibwe word meaning “large lake.”
Michigan is one of the top apple-producing states in America.

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