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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

Valeri Gill, a proud graduate of Michigan State University and Lansing Community College, loves her hometown of Lansing. As a mom of two busy kids and an energetic Boston Terrier pup, she’s always on the lookout for fun ways to explore the area. Whether it’s checking out exhibits at the Michigan History Center or hitting the trails at Fenner Nature Center, Valeri and her family are all about soaking up what Greater Lansing has to offer. Passionate about the city, she hopes you’ll love it just as much!