Michigan hot dog, a Canadian hot dog slathered with meat sauce, similar to the Coney Island hot dog
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Michigan's state universities are immune from control by the legislature, the governor and most aspects of the executive branch, and the cities in or near which they are located; but they are not immune from the authority of the courts.
Michigan was the first state in the Union to abolish the death penalty, in 1846.
Michigan has a humid continental climate throughout the state, although the southern portion of the state is characteried by warm summers, while the area north of about Grand Rapids has relatively cool summers, especially at night.
Michigan was explored and settled by French voyageurs in the 17th century.
Michigan holds the distinction of being the first state in the Union to abolish the death penalty, in 1846.
Michigan is also home to a thriving tourist industry, with destinations such as Traverse City, Mackinac Island, Saugatuck and the entire Upper Peninsula drawing vacationers, hunters, and nature enthusiasts from across the United States and Canada.