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How a MI butterfly was saved from the brink of extinction
Plus: Health officials say you can relax around lettuce Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The Poweshiek skipperling was once so abundant across the Midwest that scientists didn’t even bother counting them. Then, its population crashed. By 2022, just nine were counted across the United States. Now, an ambitious conservation effort in Michigan is working…
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9 of the best early-fall activities in Michigan
Plus: See the ‘I Voted’ sticker contest winners Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I woke up early this morning and was surprised when I actually found it to be a tad chilly outside. That can only mean one thing: Michigan’s fall season is coming. But you don’t have to wait for the leaves to…
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How did MI become a surveillance state?
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’ve noticed more of what look like security cameras watching cars on Michigan streets recently, there’s a good chance they’re doing more than just watching. License plate readers are popping up across the state, quietly tracking where cars travel, while the state…
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17 must-see weekend events in MI
Inside: Hot air balloons, Danish culture, a Renaissance fest, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Schools across the state are starting back up, and it might feel like summer is winding down, but there’s still no shortage of amazing events across Michigan this weekend. Highlights include an awesome display of hot air balloons…
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Is this the best weed money can buy in Michigan?
I drove to Ann Arbor to find the good stuff. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s a brand I’ve been hearing about for years that I can never find at my local dispensary. Last week, I finally tracked it down at a shop in Ann Arbor, loaded up on two ounces, and spent the…
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Why this unassuming Grand Rapids park is special
Plus: See if your car was tracked by Flock Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, You might not expect one of Michigan’s most important forests to be hiding in the middle of a busy Grand Rapids neighborhood. But researchers have discovered that Ken-O-Sha Park is home to an unusually high-quality forest, filled with hundreds of…
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What to know about the northern MI mass shooting
Plus: Wildfire smoke leads to billions in losses Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A northern Michigan community is reeling after a deadly shooting spree left five people dead and a 13-year-old girl critically wounded. The girl was able to call 911 and identify the suspected shooter, who was later found dead. Today, we’re bringing…
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What to know about Michigan’s wildest river tradition
Plus: Your worst tick stories Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This weekend, The St. Clair River will become the setting for one of Michigan’s wildest summer traditions. Thousands of people are expected to take part in the annual Float Down, drifting from Port Huron to Marysville on everything from kayaks to giant swans and…
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New details emerge about Epstein in Michigan
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A recent investigation has shed new light on a dark chapter in one of Michigan’s best-known arts institutions, and is leading to new questions about what officials truly knew. The report found decades of allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct at the Interlochen…
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18 weekend events in Michigan
Inside: Good food, classic cars, and much more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan is bringing car culture, good food, and good times this weekend. This week’s highlights include the famous Woodward Dream Cruise in Metro Detroit, events celebrating African and Caribbean culture, a cheeseburger festival, a chance to meet social media stars Josh…
