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On this day in Michigan history: The Grand Hotel opens
WILX - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - News 10 is counting down to America’s 250th birthday! On this day in Michigan history, July 10, 1887, the Grand Hotel opened its doors on Mackinac Island. The hotel was built in just 93 days and quickly became a popular...
Things to do in Metro Detroit, July 11 and beyond
The Oakland Press - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
On sale now • MasterChef All-Stars Live: Oct. 10, Fox Theatre, Detroit, www.mastercheflivetour.com, ticket prices vary. • Motor City Comic Con: Nov. 14-16, Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, www.MotorCityComicCon.com, ticket prices vary. •...
Detroit schools are changing special education. Here’s how it impacts Detroit families.
Bridge Detroit - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
Britta Shine’s 7-year-old daughter’s educational journey has been full of changes in the short time she’s been enrolled in the Detroit school district. Lauren, who has a mild intellectual disability, started her pre-K year at her neighborhood...
BUYER BEWARE: Passport application website taking travelers' money and personal information
FOX 17 - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — As summer travel heats up, many people are considering whether it's time to renew their passports. However, scammers are taking advantage of this increased interest, hoping to mislead those searching for information...
Report: Most Wisconsin coastal beaches were unsafe for swimming for at least 1 day due to contamination
Wisconsin Public Radio
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July 10, 2025
As Wisconsinites hit the beach this summer, a new report finds 77 percent of Great Lakes beaches in the state tested as potentially unsafe for swimming on at least one day last year. The analysis is part of a broader review of testing for bacteria...
Update: Beach hazards statement affecting Michigan until 2 a.m. EDT Thursday
MLive - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
On Wednesday at 10:27 a.m. EDT an updated beach hazards statement was released by the National Weather Service valid from 2 p.m. EDT until Thursday 2 a.m. EDT for Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. "High wave action, strong...
No way! All these celebrities live or once lived in Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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Donald Trump is likely the most famous person ever to live in Palm Beach County. And that was before he capped a remarkable political comeback and won a second term as President of the United States. To be at the top of the celebrity mountain in...
To keep with the times, the Southwest Michigan Tourist Council changes its name
WSJM - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
The organization formerly known as the Southwest Michigan Tourist Council is now working to spread the word about its new name. Visit Southwest Michigan, previously the tourist council, announced the change in brand last week. Visit Southwest...
Family of Michigan man killed after shooting at federal agents in Texas speaks out
WDIV Local 4 - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
The family of a Michigan man who was shot and killed after opening fire on federal agents in Texas is speaking out about his struggles with mental health. Ryan Mosqueda, who recently lived near McAllen, Texas, with his father, reportedly fired...
I am a Detroit honors student experiencing homelessness. Here’s my story of eviction and resilience.
Chalkbeat
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First Person is where Chalkbeat features personal essays by educators, students, parents, and others thinking and writing about public education. The stage lights were warm on my skin, and the sound from the microphone clipped to my shirt...
IL beaches pose danger from bacteria presence
Public News Service
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"Don't go into the water" is a warning Illinoisans may want to heed. A 2024 study released this week found all state-border beaches on Lake Michigan last year had evidence of contamination. Findings from the Safe in Swimming report indicate these...
Detroit man pleads guilty in attempt to send donations to ISIS
CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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Detroit police starts curfew crackdown; TSA ends shoe removal policy; and more top stories Detroit police starts curfew crackdown; TSA ends shoe removal policy; and more top stories 04:00 A Detroit man accused of attempting to send cryptocurrency...
Community weighs in on future Detroit Lakes Pavilion during open house Wednesday
Detroit Lakes Tribune - Minnesota
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July 10, 2025
DETROIT LAKES — The residents of Detroit Lakes are very invested in their 25-acre City Park, which includes the Pavilion and its adjacent beach area. That much was evident from the crowd that gathered at the Pavilion Wednesday night for an open...
Urban Meyer reacts to Michigan cutting athletic department staff: ‘Red flags are all over the place’
On3
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July 10, 2025
With revenue sharing for college athletes now in effect as of July 1, schools around the country are looking for ways to pinch pennies. That includes Michigan, which announced recently that it was facing a $27 million deficit for the 2025–26 year,...
Traveling Nationally? What Mississippi Residents Need to Know About State-Specific Laws
The Clinton Courier - Mississippi
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July 8, 2025
For Mississippi residents, traveling to other parts of the country is a great way to experience new places, but it also means navigating a different set of local laws. While many rules are consistent nationwide, states have the authority to...
2 Michigan Cities Oddly Paired As One of America’s Most Competitive Rental Markets
100.7 WITL - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
Lansing's been named part of one of the most competitive rental markets in America. I say "part of" because this one's got to be the weirdest study pairing I've ever seen down any internet rabbit hole I've ever explored. It's part of a study...
Detroit man Jibreel Pratt pleads guilty in ISIS terror case
The Detroit News - Michigan
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A Detroit man on Tuesday admitted concealing cryptocurrency donations he planned to make to the Islamic State and faces up to 10 years in federal prison. Jibreel Pratt, 26, pleaded guilty to two counts of concealing material support to a foreign...
Detroit man admits hiding crypto donations meant for ISIS
Great Lakes Wire - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan | Department of JusticeJerome F. Gorgon, Jr., U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan | Department of Justice Jibreel Pratt, a 26-year-old...
Michigan wineries awarded US$50 million in legal dispute
The Drinks Business
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July 8, 2025
A group of wineries on the Old Mission Peninsula in Michigan have won a pay-out of nearly US$50 million after a five-year legal battle that restricted their ability to develop their tourism offer. A vineyard on the Old Mission Peninsula outside...
Michigan’s 6 Best Water Parks to Help You Stay Cool this Summer
Cars 108 - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Another awesome Michigan summer is in full force. Luckily, the Great Lakes State provides cool relief for those who like to get out into the lakes and rivers—and those who would prefer to stick to pools and hot tubs, away from bugs and beach sand....