Northern Michigan
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Nessel’s Line 5 Case to remain in Michigan as court rejects request for rehearing
Michigan’s Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a request to rehear its decision to return Michigan Attorney General Nessel’s case against Line 5 to state court, keeping the case in Ingham County’s 30th Circuit Court.
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Rural Michiganders—and their doctors—rejoice as state lifts medically unneeded abortion restrictions
This Michigander has been sharing her devastating abortion story—and state lawmakers appear to have been listening.
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Volunteers needed to mentor youth at UP State Fair in Escanaba
This year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs help staffing their Pocket Park during the August 12-18 UP State Fair in Escanaba.
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Ottawa County named ‘drunkest’ county in Michigan
Houghton, Livingston, and Kent counties were also named as some of the “drunkest” counties in the Great Lakes State, according to data.
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Pride is more than just a party for rural Michiganders—it’s about community
As Michigan’s government continues to pass laws protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ people, rural residents are finding ways to build more inclusive communities.
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Kids and farmers are at the heart of a clean air crusade in rural Michigan
A motley crew of Michiganders is behind the latest efforts to improve air quality across the state.
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9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the cannabis industry as Michigan inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
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Meet the Michigan workers supporting Biden over Trump
Union workers in Michigan are standing behind President Joe Biden’s efforts to invest in manufacturing, infrastructure, and clean energy.
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Delta County canvassers switch gears, vote to certify recall election results
After initially refusing to certify the results of a recent recall election, officials in Delta County have reversed course and avoided a showdown with state election officials.
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GOP members of Delta County canvassing board refuse to certify recall results
Following victories in a recall election, the Republican members of the Delta County Board of Canvassers are refusing to certify the results.

























