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Lansing State Journal
A sneak peek at the roller skating rink coming to Okemos. What we know
MERIDIAN TWP. — The decision to add an 8,000-square-foot roller skating rink at High Caliber Karting and Entertainment was due in part to nostalgia. Julissa Munsters, the company's president, grew up passing the time at a rink in Ionia and has loved it since. She sold the idea to the rest of the business's leadership by insisting Jordan Munsters, her husband and High Caliber's founder, spend Mother's Day visiting a handful of roller rinks with her. "We found out that in the amusement sector, roller skating is one of the largest attractions in the entire industry, and there's a huge growth rate that's been happening over the last few years," Jordan Munsters said. Roller skating's appeal crosses generational boundaries, he said. There aren't that many rinks in mid-Michigan. In the Lansing area there's just one, Edru Skate in Delhi Township. In early November, High Caliber will open its own, utilizing space that previously housed 15 lanes of throw ball. The new rink's floor is compromised of the synthetic wood bowling lanes from the now-closed Spare Time Entertainment in Lansing. High Caliber bought more than 30 lanes worth of the wood, each plank just under half an inch thick. They're using
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Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger reopens in Ann Arbor
After closing earlier this year for renovations following a change of ownership, historic Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger is back for daily service. An Ann Arbor staple since 1953, the new owners are four locals who say they want to keep the charm of the place, and plan to continue serving the signature burgers, onion rings and other short-order favorites. What will be different is extended operating hours, a forthcoming mobile app for online ordering and Mothfire Brewing Co. Beer on tap. “Our goal is to protect everything that makes Blimpy Burger special while creating opportunities for it to thrive for another 70 years,” said owner Noah Kaplan in a press release. He took over the business from the Magner family after proprietor Richard Magner died in 2025. Kaplan now owns Blimpy with Ethan Kaplan, Pete Levin and Doug Botsford. The new owners say Blimpy's will still employ the "famously particular ordering process" — fast-paced and with a no-nonsense attitude from the staff — under their leadership. They'll also keep the bear mascot and have thoughtfully restored hand-drawn artwork created by Magner that they will display to honor his memory and his vision for the brand. The restaurant has been featured
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Ann Arbor considers changes to food truck parking rules
Ann Arbor may soon be making some changes regarding food trucks in the city. Under the current ordinance, a location must have at least 20 off-street parking spaces in order to host two food trucks. A few years ago, such a requirement was eliminated for all other permits in the city, but not food trucks.
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Busch’s To Host ‘Tastes Of The Season’ Event Ahead Of Holidays
Busch’s Fresh Food Market will host Tastes of the Season from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14-15 at all 16 of its southeastern Michigan locations, giving guests a chance to sample seasonal dishes including sage brush stuffing, cranberry orange relish and Busch’s Farm Truck Cheddar, produced by the grocer’s own cheesemaker in Wisconsin.
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Taco Shawarma is your new favorite fusion
After not having it for many months, I’ve really been into Middle Eastern food lately. There are so many great options in Lansing, but there’s only one that combines Middle Eastern with another of my favorite cuisines: Mexican. Taco Shawarma offers Mexican classics like nachos, burritos and tacos...
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Autumn in Ann Arbor: Local Cafes to Try the Best Seasonal Treats & Drinks
As the crisp autumn air drifts in and the leaves start to fall, the annual pumpkin spice craze is officially back. But, if you’re tired of the same chain options like Starbucks or Dunkin that tend to dominate this season with their viral fall drinks, here are four locally-owned cafes to visit this fall.