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By Valeri Gill, CTA on Jan. 04, 2022

As we look back on 2021 and all the great things that have happened in Greater Lansing, we revisited our posts to see which items resonated the most with our #lovelansing community. The following topics were your favorites in 2021.

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Valeri Gill, CTA

A lifelong Lansing local, Valeri Gill is a proud graduate of Michigan State University and Lansing Community College. As a mom of two active kids and an energetic Boston Terrier, she’s always out exploring the area in search of fun family adventures and delicious places to eat. Whether she’s checking out exhibits at the Michigan History Center or hitting the trails at Fenner Nature Center, Valeri knows how to make the most of Greater Lansing. Passionate about her city, she’s excited to share her local knowledge and help you uncover its hidden gems.