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What to know about ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s policies on Saturday
Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday during the military parade in Washington for...

Opinion: Dear John James, Medicaid Is a lifeline. Please don’t let my family down
One Michigan mom wants Rep. John James to consider families like hers before cutting Medicaid benefits.

Advocates call on Michigan lawmakers to condemn ICE detention of Detroit student
Maykol Bogoya-Duarte, an 18-year-old undocumented immigrant, had planned to return to Colombia after he graduated high school. But his plans and his education were upended last month when he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

Michigan State settles with 3 survivors of 2023 mass shooting for $30M
Michigan State University has reached settlements worth about $30 million with three students who survived a mass shooting in 2023, attorneys said Tuesday.

6 of the most affordable places to live in Michigan in 2025
Want to put down roots in the Mitten? Take a look at our roundup of some of the cheapest places to live in Michigan and discover your new hometown.

A Detroit student was arrested by ICE. Students at his school are scared and angry.
Students at Western International High School in Detroit say they are fearful and angry after immigration agents detained one of their classmates last month.

Whitmer condemns Trump deploying National Guard amid ICE protests
President Donald Trump deployed at least 300 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles Sunday amid anti immigration enforcement protests in a move that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other Democratic governors say is an abuse of power that puts residents and law enforcement in danger.

Dozens protest outside Detroit ICE field office against Los Angeles immigration raids
Dozens of people carrying immigrant support signs gathered outside the ICE field office in Detroit on Sunday afternoon to protest against ICE raids in Los Angeles, which sparked violent demonstrations.
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It’s the only Great Lake entirely within US. 10 things to know about Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan, the only one of the five Great Lakes entirely within the United States, spans the western coast of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, providing state residents with fantastic beaches to explore, but there are other fascinating and fun facts about Lake Michigan.

A historian explores Michigan’s secret bootlegging empire
Want to learn about Michigan’s secret and spirited past? Here, a historian and U of M grad explores the state’s history as a bootlegging center.

That one time in Michigan: When we established one of the most isolated national parks
It’s been nearly 100 years since Congress authorized one of the country’s most beautiful and remote national parks.

That one time in Michigan: When an abolitionist called Battle Creek home
Sojourner Truth, the legendary activist, lived in Michigan for more than 20 years, using her powerful voice to fight for abolition, women’s rights, and equality.

Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture, and education.