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Okemos female wrestler sues district, coach over serious injuries suffered in practice
A 94-pound girl on the Okemos boys wrestling team who says she was critically injured in a December 2024 practice after being paired against a much larger boy and body-slammed three times is suing the school district.
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It’s the only Great Lake entirely within US. 10 things to know about Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan, the only one of the five Great Lakes entirely within the United States, spans the western coast of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, providing state residents with fantastic beaches to explore, but there are other fascinating and fun facts about Lake Michigan.
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Fragrant lilacs bloom on Mackinac Island. When you can celebrate in 2025
With its famous lilacs in bloom, Mackinac Island is preparing to welcome visitors for 10 days celebrating the fragrant flowers that grow throughout the downtown area. The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is set for June 6-15; it’s the largest and most historic festival on Mackinac Island, according to the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
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Feds pause operations at 3 Michigan Job Corps centers as part of nationwide move
The federal government began pausing operations late last week at dozens of Job Corps centers across the country, including three in Michigan. The “phased pause” by the U.S. Department of Labor started May 29 after an internal review of the program, according to a news release.
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No license needed. How to fish for free in Michigan this week
Grab your fishing rods, sandwiches and, maybe, a few friends for a weekend of free fishing, as Michigan celebrates its second free fishing weekend this year by waiving the need for fishing licenses for two days.
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Landmark study finds Great Lakes have entered a new era with climate change, extreme events
The Great Lakes has officially entered a new climate era, and the past is no longer a reliable guide for the future.
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Shifting sands close scenic Sleeping Bear overlook. What’s changed at the park
Visitors to Sleeping Bears Dunes National Lakeshore won’t be able to take in the views from a popular platform along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive this summer after winter winds undercut the site.
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Glowing rocks in Michigan? What to know about ‘Yooperlites’
Here’s what to know about the rock that is found in the Upper Peninsula along Lake Superior.
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DNR to Memorial Day travelers: Be prepared for a shock Up North
If you’re headed Up North for the holiday weekend, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is warning that you may be in for an unpleasant surprise.
