New guided tours aboard the historic S.S. Badger will give visitors a behind‑the‑scenes look at areas like the ship’s engine room and pilot house, offering insights into how the last coal‑fired […]
New guided tours aboard the historic S.S. Badger will give visitors a behind‑the‑scenes look at areas like the ship’s engine room and pilot house, offering insights into how the last coal‑fired […]
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"It is turbulent now, but we do not know what the landscape will be like years from now. We ride out storms.”
"It is turbulent now, but we do not know what the landscape will be like years from now. We ride out storms.”
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 By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Given dramatic changes in federal energy policy and spending, as well as possible reduction in state financial support for alternative energy projects, is Michigan still on target to reach its clean energy goals?

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 By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Given dramatic changes in federal energy policy and spending, as well as possible reduction in state financial support for alternative energy projects, is Michigan still on target to reach its clean energy goals?

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By Karlee VanAntwerp

Critics of the proliferation of data centers are calling for a one-year moratorium on the approval of new projects.

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By Karlee VanAntwerp

Critics of the proliferation of data centers are calling for a one-year moratorium on the approval of new projects.

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The Edsel & Eleanor Ford House received a $7 million NOAA grant in 2023 to restore Michigan’s Ford Cove, improve wildlife habitat along Lake St. Clair and improve visitor access. […]
The Edsel & Eleanor Ford House received a $7 million NOAA grant in 2023 to restore Michigan’s Ford Cove, improve wildlife habitat along Lake St. Clair and improve visitor access. […]
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The winners of this year’s Kincardine Lions Club dinner draw were picked at the club’s business meeting held at Kin’s Social on Feb. 3. Assisting Lions Ken Fair and Paul Kozma in drawing the lucky winners were the evening’s guests Sue Miszturak and Bob Martin. Congratulations to all the lucky winners and the club’s deepest […]
The winners of this year’s Kincardine Lions Club dinner draw were picked at the club’s business meeting held at Kin’s Social on Feb. 3. Assisting Lions Ken Fair and Paul Kozma in drawing the lucky winners were the evening’s guests Sue Miszturak and Bob Martin. Congratulations to all the lucky winners and the club’s deepest […]
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A bill that would redesignate the Apostle Islands as Wisconsin’s first national park advanced out of the House Committee on Natural Resources in a narrow vote this week. Read the […]
A bill that would redesignate the Apostle Islands as Wisconsin’s first national park advanced out of the House Committee on Natural Resources in a narrow vote this week. Read the […]
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By Justin Fox Clausen

A new bill in Michigan would prohibit home insurance companies from denying, canceling or raising premiums for homeowners and tenants based on the breeds of their dogs.

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By Justin Fox Clausen

A new bill in Michigan would prohibit home insurance companies from denying, canceling or raising premiums for homeowners and tenants based on the breeds of their dogs.

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By Sonja Krohn

DTE and Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest electric utilities, have ramped up tree trimming to improve reliability. Despite improvements, Michigan has the poorest reliability record among the Great Lakes states, the Citizens Utility Board of Michigan says.

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By Sonja Krohn

DTE and Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest electric utilities, have ramped up tree trimming to improve reliability. Despite improvements, Michigan has the poorest reliability record among the Great Lakes states, the Citizens Utility Board of Michigan says.

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Policy stances from the Trump administration have seemingly proved a turnoff to travelers from other countries, especially Canadians.
Policy stances from the Trump administration have seemingly proved a turnoff to travelers from other countries, especially Canadians.
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