Environment
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A Michigan man got a new kidney, then died from rabies. What happened
A Michigan man who received a kidney transplant in late 2024 died from rabies, transmitted from the donor’s organ, weeks later, the Centers for Disease Control said in a report issued this month.
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Snow, freezing rain for Michigan. Where to expect ice, bad roads
Traveling in Michigan this week may be rough, as a clipper system moves in late Monday afternoon, Dec. 8, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to parts of the state.
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Public attitudes toward wolves split in the Upper Peninsula
Public attitudes toward wolves are split in the Upper Peninsula, a new study finds, with more than 60% of residents surveyed favoring reducing wolf abundance.
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Lights, camera, bark! Dogs from Michigan prison training programs featured on 2026 calendar
The Department of Corrections is rolling out its annual “Dogs of the Michigan Department of Corrections” calendar featuring photos of dogs involved in prison programs.
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Tracking moose on Isle Royale. How to volunteer for Moosewatch
A nonprofit group dedicated to studying moose-wolf interactions at Isle Royale National Park is looking for volunteers to hike the archipelago to find bones and study the large animals.
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Will northern lights shine again? When to see the aurora borealis
Here’s what to know about the northern lights forecast.
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Is it going to snow soon? When you can expect the first flakes to fall in 2025
Michigan residents may have a few more weeks before snow falls.
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Dozens of costumed canines get their chance to trick-or-treating at Howloween event in Michigan
Dogs dressed up as everything from Elvis Presley to Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine went trick-or-treating in Michigan’s capital Friday.
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Mooz the dog helps scientists study threatened turtles
A 9-year-old labradoodle is helping to conserve the threatened wood turtle in Michigan.
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OPINION: Ending the EPA’s Endangerment Finding would kill pollution protections
President Donald Trump and Lee Zeldin are taking steps to roll back the EPA’s Endangerment Finding, which is essential for protecting us against pollution.
