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šŸŒ± Why Sault Ste. Marie is Michiganā€™s top spot for the 2026 eclipse

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Sault Ste. Marie! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Sault Ste. Marie is Michiganā€™s top spot for the 2026 eclipse
  • What Sault Ste. Marie residents need to know about this flood warning

Also on today's calendar: Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 56, low: 41.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 53 and low of 41 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Best Places to See the August 2026 Solar Eclipse in Michigan (mymagicgr.com) ā€” If youā€™re in Sault Ste. Marie, youā€™ll be in one of Michiganā€™s best spots to catch the partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with about 7% of the sun obscured around midday. The piece explains why heading northeast improves your view, shares the key viewing times, and offers practical advice on choosing safe eclipse glasses or simple DIY viewing methods.
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ā€¢ Flood warning issued for Sault Ste. Marie and Blind River (sootoday.com) ā€” People in and around Sault Ste. Marie should be alert to a flood warning in effect for the Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District through noon on April 30. High, fast-moving water is affecting several area rivers, with more snowmelt and rain expected to raise levels further, so residents are urged to stay clear of rivers and monitor local conditions closely.
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šŸ—ž Nearby News

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  • Mackinac Island hotel offers Mother's Day Brunch with a waterfront view (mlive.com)
  • Icy conditions in Straits of Mackinac delay seasonal ferry trips to Mackinac Island (cbsnews.com)
  • Historic site in northern Lower Michigan won't open this year (detroitnews.com)

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  • Kratom-hooked Michigan mom describes traumatic road to kick addiction (detroitnews.com)
  • You Won't Believe These 10 Gorgeous Lighthouses Are Actually Hiding In Plain Sight In Michigan (familydestinationsguide.com)

Ok Sault Ste. Marie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sault Ste. Marie

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sault Ste. Marie

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.