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Canadians put off by Trump’s bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits
Trump’s attacks on Canada’s economy and threats to make it the 51st state have infuriated Canadians, who are canceling trips to the US in big numbers.
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Genesee County sees manufacturing boom with 150 new jobs
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announced that two manufacturing companies are expanding to Genesee County, opening up 150 new jobs.
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Lost connection: Wayland librarian explains how Trump’s federal cuts will affect her community
Cierra Bakovka, director of the Henika District Library in Wayland, worries about how her community—and others across Michigan—will be affected by recent federal cuts to libraries.
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Potential measles exposure in Eaton County: Here’s what to know
Eaton County residents: Find out if you may have been exposed to the measles, and what to do if you were.
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‘Love Your City Month’: Flint launches campaign for cleaner neighborhoods
The City of Flint has designated May 2025 “Love Your City Month.” The campaign will feature free supplies, garbage collection, and events.
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Few older adults participate in fall reduction programs, study says
A study finds low engagement for a program aimed at reducing falls among seniors.
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You should know the names of these 9 activists from Michigan
Michigan has long been a hotbed for activism, from suffragists to abolitionists and LGBTQ+ advocates. Check out these nine powerful names you need to know.
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Midwest horror core: ‘Holland’ gives Michigan the Hollywood treatment
Holland, Michigan—famous for its Dutch heritage and Tulip Time Festival—takes center stage in the new thriller “Holland,” just in time for spring.
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Great Lakes fish consumption app improves Anishinaabe way of life, study shows
A new study from the Medical University of Wisconsin shows hundreds of Chippewa-Ottawa Resource Authority tribe members in the Northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula are utilizing an app to decide how much of what types of fish to eat.
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Your guide to morel mushroom hunting in Michigan
We’re making morel mushroom hunting easy with advice on where and when to go, plus what supplies to bring along.
