As spring approaches, the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG) is excited to launch a meaningful and delicious fundraiser rooted in history, education, and community connection: the Sultan’s Crescent Green Pole Bean Seed Fundraiser. This special heirloom bean is more than just a garden staple; it carries a story of resilience, preservation, and purpose. It carries […]
As spring approaches, the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG) is excited to launch a meaningful and delicious fundraiser rooted in history, education, and community connection: the Sultan’s Crescent Green Pole Bean Seed Fundraiser. This special heirloom bean is more than just a garden staple; it carries a story of resilience, preservation, and purpose. It carries […]
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By Lillian Williams

he shrinking number of farms in Michigan – down by about 1,300 between 2023 and 2024 – and the trend of existing farms to expand to survive is changing the culture of rural communities.

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By Lillian Williams

he shrinking number of farms in Michigan – down by about 1,300 between 2023 and 2024 – and the trend of existing farms to expand to survive is changing the culture of rural communities.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan — The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today released its 2026 agenda for the Great Lakes. The binational government agency calls for continued strategic investment in the lakes,
Ann Arbor, Michigan — The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today released its 2026 agenda for the Great Lakes. The binational government agency calls for continued strategic investment in the lakes,
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The 2026 sturgeon season on Black Lake in Michigan lasted all of 48 minutes before the annual quota – six – was reached. There were 653 anglers competing for them.

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The 2026 sturgeon season on Black Lake in Michigan lasted all of 48 minutes before the annual quota – six – was reached. There were 653 anglers competing for them.

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Washington, D.C. – A binational coalition of regional agencies, Indigenous Nations, legislators, local communities, and business, maritime and environmental groups today released shared priorities for restoring the Great
Washington, D.C. – A binational coalition of regional agencies, Indigenous Nations, legislators, local communities, and business, maritime and environmental groups today released shared priorities for restoring the Great
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U.S. Coast Guard ice-breaking operations on the Great Lakes have been reduced after two cutters experienced mechanical failures, limiting the fleet’s ability to keep shipping routes open during heavy winter […]
U.S. Coast Guard ice-breaking operations on the Great Lakes have been reduced after two cutters experienced mechanical failures, limiting the fleet’s ability to keep shipping routes open during heavy winter […]
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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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A London clinic has suspended some fertility services indefinitely as it investigates what led to “unexpected fertilization outcomes.”
A London clinic has suspended some fertility services indefinitely as it investigates what led to “unexpected fertilization outcomes.”
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Ann Arbor, Michigan — The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) is seeking proposals for an economic evaluation of the benefits of using nature-based solutions to manage stormwater in Great Lakes
Ann Arbor, Michigan — The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) is seeking proposals for an economic evaluation of the benefits of using nature-based solutions to manage stormwater in Great Lakes
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