Flint, Michigan is located along the Flint River, 66 miles northwest of Detroit. Flint’s claim to fame was being the birthplace of General Motors (also known as GM). At the time our story takes place, Flint was a busy city providing parts and labor for the automobile industry.
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As you can see from the map of the United States, Michigan borders Canada. It can get really cold there in the winter. Check the weather forecast for Flint, Michigan.