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Rents are rising fast in Michigan’s mid-size cities. Here’s why.
Michiganians looking to escape high rents in the state’s biggest cities might have a hard time this year, even in metro areas that have historically been affordable.
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8 Michigan ties in the Epstein files
The latest batch of federal records tied to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein is sprawling, messy, and disturbing. And Michigan shows up in the files more than you might expect.
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Detroit Zoo euthanizes baby giraffe after spinal injury
Detroit Zoo officials have euthanized a baby giraffe after she was injured in her habitat.
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Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Feb. 20-22)
Highlights this week include: A women’s sports expo in Grand Rapids, chili cook-offs across the state, and even a bar crawl in our capital city.
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After 150 years, missing Lake Michigan shipwreck, Lac La Belle found
For more than 150 years, the passenger steamer Lac La Belle had been missing in the depths of Lake Michigan. Now, one of the most sought-after missing ships has been found.
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5 times labor unions made history in Michigan
Labor reform and Michigan go hand-in-hand. Take a trip through history to explore the legacy of Michigan labor unions and their enduring benefits for workers.
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7 Black Motown legends who shaped music history
Put on your dancing shoes and jump into the history of Motown, where Black artists laid the foundation for modern music.
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Reps: Questions remain around death of ICE inmate in Michigan facility
Two members of Michigan’s congressional delegation say questions remain surrounding the December death of an inmate at a Baldwin processing facility.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (Feb. 20-26)
A weekly roundup of Michigan protests, political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Feb. 20 through Thursday, Feb. 26.
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COVID changed dining habits. How Lansing’s sit-down restaurants are adapting
More full-service restaurants are turning to events to attract new customers and keep regulars coming back.

























