Environment
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Michigan’s official groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter
All signs point to bundling up, because six more weeks of winter is on the horizon—at least, according to Michigan’s official groundhog Woody the Woodchuck.
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These viral animals from Michigan will turn your day around
Michigan is home to an adorable variety of social media-famous animals. Read on to learn all about them.
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Heavy lake-effect snow continues in Michigan. How much more this week?
Lake-effect snow continues to hammer parts of Michigan as Arctic air remains locked over the Great Lakes, keeping snow bands active and wind chills dangerously low. The heaviest snow is focused in the Upper Peninsula, where additional accumulations over the Keweenaw Peninsula are likely through midweek. Even areas that see lighter snow will remain in…
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Trail cam captures Michigan cougar kittens. What DNR is saying about cubs
Two cougar cubs spotted last spring in Ontonagon County were seen again this month, walking along a snowy trail with an adult cougar in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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A Michigan man got a new kidney, then died from rabies. What happened
A Michigan man who received a kidney transplant in late 2024 died from rabies, transmitted from the donor’s organ, weeks later, the Centers for Disease Control said in a report issued this month.
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Snow, freezing rain for Michigan. Where to expect ice, bad roads
Traveling in Michigan this week may be rough, as a clipper system moves in late Monday afternoon, Dec. 8, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to parts of the state.
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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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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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Tracking moose on Isle Royale. How to volunteer for Moosewatch
A nonprofit group dedicated to studying moose-wolf interactions at Isle Royale National Park is looking for volunteers to hike the archipelago to find bones and study the large animals.
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Will northern lights shine again? When to see the aurora borealis
Here’s what to know about the northern lights forecast.
