Michiganders are a generous, intelligent and noble group. Unfortunately, many of us are also completely insane.

Spartan Men in Final Four, Women One Game Away
How do you top a Saturday elite 8 slate that featured both games going to overtime? If you're the MSU Spartans, it's a double overtime, 94-88 victory over Kentucky! The women's team moved to the Elite 8 with a 76-64 come-from-behind victory over Vanderbilt. They will play second-seeded Stanford on Tuesday, seeking a first-ever Final Four berth.
Read MITCH ALBOM: Spartans punch surprise ticket to St. Louis for Final Four in the Freep
Read MSU women one game from joining men in the Freep

King Salmon Boom on Lake Michigan, Bust on Lake Huron
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that a chinook (king salmon) boom on Lake Michigan corresponds with a bust on Lake Huron. Salmon numbers on the state's east side are falling so far, so fast that many discouraged local anglers dismiss nearby Huron and trailer their boats cross-state seeking the premier game fish.

Michigan Gardening Season Opens (Sort Of)
The Detroit Free Press reports that a wintry February & March have the ground still too saturated for planting, but that supply stores have lots of plants for sale which may translate into great deals for gardeners. The lesson: know what plants you can buy early and how to keep them alive until planting time.

In-Depth Look at Social Security
The Detroit News had a Sunday feature that presents the history of the Social Security system and looks at how proposed reforms are creating a divide between older and younger Michiganians -- well worth a read.

ArtTrain USA Makes a Stop in Mid-Michigan
The Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun reports that Artrain USA, a nationally touring art museum, is making its way to Mt. Pleasant. Aboard the train is a display on Native American art entitled "Native Views: Influences of Modern Culture" that will be on display May 18-22.

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