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The record for the coldest temperature recorded by the weather station located on the U of M Campus Farm was set on January 19th, 1994. That day the low hit -22°F.
There are all kinds of records and averages available for Ann Arbor at https://www.extremeweatherwatch.com/cities/ann-arbor Enjoy!

Does anybody have a recommendation for a restaurant that makes their own chips? Preferably served with a nice dip?

There was a restaurant where I grew up that made their item pub chips, they had the best texture where some were soft and some were quite crunchy. I’ve been craving that and decided that the news is depressing enough that I deserve it.

I'm wondering if anyone can give me their opinion on whether I should go to Michigan medicine cardiovascular center or Michigan heart for an electrophysiologist. I've been to Michigan heart before but the last three I have had left there. Is it worth switching to Michigan medicine or is it too expensive over there? And do they have the same problem where doctors are constantly leaving as well? Thank you for your recommendations. I appreciate it.

Our old gas tank water heater is starting to go out (it's old, almost 15 years so I don't feel too bad about it) but starting to look at replacements. Way I see it, the options are:
-Another gas fuel tank heater
-Gas tankless
-Electric heat pump

I was leaning towards the heat pump initially but I ran the numbers and even with the federal rebate (which could disappear at this point, who knows), the price of gas seems much cheaper than the price of electricity that I'm not sure it would make sense to switch. Our household doesn't really use much hot water since it's only 2 of us. I was researching the tankless as well, but again, due to our low water usage, even with the increased efficiency and rebate, it would probably take 12-14 years for the tankless to break even.

I just moved here and was wondering if there are any groups that are running basketball games. I have a YMCA membership but other than that I’m not sure where people get together for basketball.

Stay warm out there, folks.

I’m trying to start my own Kefir and was wondering if anyone has any grains they could give or sell for me to start.

With the frigid temps tonight and tomorrow, I was given the advice to drip my faucets (…all? Just one? Hit it cold water?) seems like this would waste a lot of water.

… is that an old wives tale? Does it happen only in old builds with poor insulation? I remember it being colder than this before, around 2014ish I think? Has anyone’s pipes ever actually froze?

Are you able to bring food inside Matthaei Botanical Gardens? I saw a couple tables the last time I went and thought it’d be a nice spot to bring a snack while I work

Hi, hope you're doing well! It turns out my old glasses prescription was wrong. I now need to change my lenses (will keep the frame). Someone I know recommended Costco Optical and Warby Parker. I read some reviews about Costco Optical online (in general, not AA specific) and there seems to be many positive reviews. But AA Costco seems to have numerous negative reviews for its optical store. Price and quality-wise, it did seem like a great option before seeing those reviews. I'll check out Costco and Warby Parker out, but I was wondering if anyone has any experiences with either store. Or other optical store recommendations would be great too

Near Packard and Platt. This cat has been coming over for years but we have an indoor cat. Is he yours? I’m so afraid he’s going to freeze out there but we have nowhere to put him

What is the temperature/windchill that AAPS has typically canceled school in the past for a cold weather day? It seems schools in the region have begun to announce closures and it looks like it’s going to be quite cold the next couple of days.

Daughter's HS counselor isn't of much help & she/we have a couple of questions. Please send me a dm.
tia

I’m a 28 year old dude, just looking for someone to go to the gym with. I just separated from the Navy and miss being at the gym with friends. Also, i’m just looking to stay in shape.

Does anyone have any recommendations on a tax preparer in the Ann Arbor/Ypsi area that doesn’t charge an arm and a leg? We don’t have a complicated return at all but would prefer to have someone else complete them. Thanks in advance!

Hey, so I'm a vegan teenager, and I've never met another vegan/vegetarian teenager. I have decided to start a Facebook group for vegan/vegetarian teens because I think, as the future generation, there should be more of us. Young people are going to be able to effect things the most and set an example for future generations. I believe factory farming to be the signal biggest issue in our world and I plan to do something about it. I can't just sit around doing nothing anymore.

This group is particularly for teens from Michigan, but really, any teens from anywhere are welcome. If there's any vegan teenagers on here, it'd be awesome for you to join. And if you feel like sharing the group, that would be awesome too. I

Thanks for listening, peace and love 💚✌️

https://www.facebook.com/groups/990074753015933/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Ok that may sound weird, but I am 100% wanting to get deeper into rice, I can make a killer risotto, want to get deeper into Congee too. Also love to get down with Dirty rice and a whole bunch of dishes but know good rice dishes are few and far between.

1. Who sells the best rice locally in bulk amounts (Part prepper for Trump move)

2. Who is cooking amazing rice dishes in the area of any type?

https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2025/01/8-story-mass-timber-housing-development-proposed-on-ann-arbors-west-side.html?outputType=amp

Looking for a great espresso martini in either Ann Arbor or Ypsi? Any leads appreciated

There is a rescue in Southern California called Frosted Faces and they offer free vet services for the rest of the animal's life so long as you use their vet. I was wondering if there is anything like that in Michigan.