People
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Lansing area woman, 81, is oldest to thru-hike Appalachian Trail
Betty Kellenberger says she never meant to break any records when she set her sights on hiking the Appalachian Trail.
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Josh & Jase were having a great time in Michigan. Then Traverse City happened
The social media pair is pushing back on online criticism for their visit to Traverse City.
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You’re never too young to make a difference—just ask Gen Alpha nonprofit Origami For Good
The nonprofit Origami for Good is youth-founded and run, with the goal of mailing origami creations and encouraging messages to nursing homes, elementary schools, hospitals, and other organizations in need of support.
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From carpools to city hall: Moms are the backbone of change in our communities
The busiest people in the room are moms, and they’re changing the world.
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Pine River Middle School English teacher wins the ‘Oscar of Teaching’ award
After being named the 2025-26 Milken Educator Award, Stephanie Johnson of LeRoy says she’s donating her prize money to create a scholarship for local students.
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Keweenaw communities fight back as wealthy billionaires threaten their futures
Lexi Tater, founder of Keweenaw Against the Oligarchy (KATO), explains how she and her classmates at Michigan Technological University are working to empower rural communities in the Upper Peninsula as plans for data center development threaten their futures.
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Brighton vigil honors Renee Good, killed by ICE agent, as protests spread statewide
Dozens of candles illuminated the Mill Pond in Brighton on Sunday evening in honor of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis during a morning raid on Jan. 7.
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Working-class Americans don’t have room for one more thing. They’re leading anyway
I remember one mom, the mother of a messy little 3-year-old whose braids were always pinned up with a rainbow of butterfly clips, saying to me: “I just don’t have room for even one more thing.”
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9 times ordinary Michiganders performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
Get inspired by our 2025 roundup featuring Good Samaritans, generous neighbors, and kind kids.
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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.
