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Michigan plans $4.9 million Keweenaw land buy to keep 4,500 acres wild and public

August 25, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

Michigan plans $4.9 million Keweenaw land buy to keep 4,500 acres wild and public --- Michigan is preparing to spend more than $4.9 million to secure 4,494 acres of forestland near the northern end of the Keweenaw Peninsula, a move aimed [...]

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Who is watching Mid-Michigan? Inside the use of Flock license plate readers

August 25, 2026 / 6 minutes of reading

Who is watching Mid-Michigan? Inside the use of Flock license plate readers --- LANSING, Mich. — Automatic license plate readers have been surveilling Mid-Michigan roads for years, and a review of how the technology is used by the region’s two largest [...]

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Bring World Lake Day home to Michigan

August 25, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading

Bring World Lake Day home to Michigan --- If you need an excuse for a “lake break” to enjoy Michigan waters, no less than the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly is telling you: Go for it. Thursday, Aug. 27, is World Lake [...]

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Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed: 7 issues defining Michigan’s US Senate race

August 24, 2026 / 7 minutes of reading

Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed: 7 issues defining Michigan’s US Senate race --- Added on August 24, 2026 Sara Swanson Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed are competing in Michigan’s closely watched US Senate race. AP photos. by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan As voters [...]

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Michigan Republicans solidify candidates at convention

August 24, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Michigan Republicans solidify candidates at convention --- Michigan Republicans solidify candidates at [...]

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Michigan UIA warns of scammers asking for cash up front for big payouts

August 24, 2026 / 7 minutes of reading

Michigan UIA warns of scammers asking for cash up front for big payouts --- Aug. 24, 2026, 7:02 a.m. ET The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency isn't making calls offering you money, but scammers are. The Michigan UIA does not charge a fee to [...]

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Michigan Republicans solidify candidates at convention

August 24, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading

Michigan Republicans solidify candidates at convention --- Red hats, ties and delegate signs filled Mount Pleasant's Soaring Eagle Casino on Saturday as Michigan's Republican Party solidified its side of the ballot for this year's general election in November. The party hosted its [...]

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Michigan businesses concerned as tariff dispute between U.S. and Canada escalates

August 23, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

Michigan businesses concerned as tariff dispute between U.S. and Canada escalates --- Trade talks between Canada and the U.S. broke down late Friday, prompting the U.S. imposing hefty new tariffs on Canada and Canada to prepare retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods [...]

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A 10-Day Cheeseburger Festival Takes Over This Tiny Michigan Town

August 21, 2026 / 5 minutes of reading

A 10-Day Cheeseburger Festival Takes Over This Tiny Michigan Town --- Caseville — It’s the biggest week of the year for Michigan’s Thumb: Cheeseburger Festival. Of all the wacky summer festivals that go on in this state—Wayne County’s Elvis Festival, the Gerber [...]

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Fewer Michigan kindergartners are vaccinated

August 21, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

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