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Why Michigan’s rural residents are reluctant to drive electric vehicles
Only about 5% of rural Michigan residents say they would choose an electric vehicle as their next car, according to a University of Michigan survey.
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Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?
A new Senate bill would address the regulation, inspection and re-evaluation of septic systems. If passed, Michigan would become the last state with a comprehensive septic code intended to prevent contamination of drinking water.
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People exposed to firearm violence more likely to die of stress-related heart diseases, study finds
Being exposed to gun violence increases the odds of later dying from stress-related cardiovascular disease like heart attacks, a recent study from the University of Michigan found.
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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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Winter makes curved roads dangerous; researchers seek solutions
A new study shows that flashing LED lights on signs near curves can successfully warn drivers to slow down during wintry conditions.
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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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Cannabis workers are developing job-related asthma and some have died, study says
New research says workers picking, grinding and packaging cannabis are developing workplace-related asthma.
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Be it resolved? From ceremonial to political, a look at Michigan lawmakers’ resolutions
Lawmakers have been opining, congratulating, commemorating, posturing, praising, chiding and deriding—all in the form of resolutions.
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Great Lakes books for your holiday gift list
Looking for a holiday gift for a reader who loves the Great Lakes? Here are five prospects to consider.
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New book shows how Mackinac Island became tourism gem
A new book explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country.
