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By Karlee VanAntwerp
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will give out $400,000 in grants for research about PFAS on farmlands and livestock.
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By Samantha Plunkett
For residents of Dearborn, Michigan, creating greenspaces in the community has been an important mission for schools and researchers. In a recent study, academics from the University of Michigan-Dearborn partnered with Salina schools to assess their outdoor play spaces.
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It remains to be seen whether the current trend is a long-term development or a fleeting one, an expert says
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Michigan reduced funding for invasive species projects by $1.2 million. Conservation organizations like the regional Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) are rethinking their funding priorities for 2026 and beyond.
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By Joshua Kim
A new book, “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy” (Michigan State University Press, $29.95), uncovers more of the political and legal aspects of the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck.
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By Amelia Fraser
When many people think of winter sports and hobbies, snow often comes to mind. But what happens when the snow is no longer around? Climate change studies have shown that as the planet warms, snowfall will decline, leaving skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports at risk of fading
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Avon Maitland District School Board says a student and staff member sustained injuries following an incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School that left one person fighting for their life after being burned by fire. “An incident involving a fire occurred yesterday morning at FE Madill SS. Students were safely relocated
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By Riley Wilson
Climate change, invasive species and other human-driven pressures are among the leading causes of declining freshwater health in the Great Lakes, the National Wildlife Federation reports. There's a growing need for community engagement to protect the lakes, one study finds.
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Donald Trump is pretty happy with Canada, at least when it comes to space exploration. Southwestern Ontario astronaut Jeremy Hansen – born in London, raised in Ailsa Craig and Ingersoll – was in contact with the U.S. president during the Artemis II mission on Monday evening after Hansen and his
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A small U.S. nuclear weapon deployed in an unpopulated Iranian desert is an idea that may appeal to the U.S. president
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The Michigan DNR received a record 47,493 applications for 260 elk licenses in 2025. The state is considering changes in its regulations for elk hunting season in Pigeon River Country State Forest and an area near Gaylord.
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Multiple Easter egg hunts are being hosted around the region this weekend. Find your local community event details below. KINCARDINE Location: Victoria Park (310 Durham Market St. N.) Date/time: Saturday, April 4 beginning at 10 a.m. Hosted by the Kincardine Rotary Club in partnership with the Kincardine Agricultural Society. Free