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WE Fest readies 2025 launch: 'It's a party and a concert'
InForum - North Dakota
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August 1, 2025
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — "Are you ready for us, Detroit Lakes? 'Cause ready or not, here we come!" So says Sara Collins, chief operating officer and marketing director for WE Fest, which opens at Detroit Lakes' Soo Pass Ranch on Thursday, Aug. 7,...
11 of the best public splash pads in Michigan
The Gander - Michigan
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July 18, 2025
Check out our list of the best public splash pads in Michigan, including free options and the largest splash pad in the state! As a mom of four kids born within six years, splash pads were once a staple in my life. A high-quality splash pad was an...
Dad of killer who dismembered teen on first date in 'copycat' Netflix-style murder makes emotional appeal
Daily Mail
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August 2, 2025
The father of a man who killed and dismembered a teen on their first date held back tears as he apologized to her family and sent a strong message to his son. Maxwell Anderson, the 34-year-old who was convicted of killing and dismembering...
Neighbors get into a fowl fight over 74K in fines in west Michigan city
The Detroit News - Michigan
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Douglas — Polarization has arrived in this bucolic beach town, but it has nothing to do with politics. It’s about chickens. The view of six spindly legged interlopers depends on which side of a five-foot wooden fence one lives. Their owner...
Keep Your Lungs Healthy
NIH News in Health
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Defend Against Chronic Lung Diseases With each breath in, your lungs take in life-giving oxygen. The oxygen then travels through your blood to every cell in your body. With each breath out, your lungs release carbon dioxide, the waste produced...
Roscommon, Negaunee finalists for Community Excellence Award
Up North Voice - Michigan
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August 1, 2025
MICHIGAN — The Michigan Municipal League has named four finalists for the 2025 Community Excellence Award: the cities of Hart and Negaunee, and the villages of Milford and Roscommon. The award, launched in 2007, honors innovative placemaking...
Terence Crawford talks mindset, legacy, Canelo on University of Michigan alum’s show, ahead of mega-fight
WDIV Local 4 - Michigan
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July 19, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Undefeated champion Terence “Bud” Crawford has been making the media rounds ahead of his potential fight of the century vs. Saul “Canelo” Álvarez inside Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 13. So far, Bud has...
15 most dangerous US cities for solo travelers
AOL
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Traveling solo is mostly fun, but some places demand an extra layer of caution. Certain U.S. cities continue to grapple with crime rates that make exploring alone a gamble. These destinations still have plenty to offer, but it is smarter to go...
I'm an avid traveler and finally found a useful way to use ChatGPT to plan my trips that saves me hours
Business Insider
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July 19, 2025
Before I plan a trip, I have a straightforward goal: Learn everything there is to know about the place I'm visiting. I know, I know. That sounds time-consuming. And truthfully, for me it is. But for ChatGPT? I stumbled upon this AI use case when...
Bob Asmussen | Vegas "Vacation" for Bielema and Co.
The News Gazette - Illinois
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Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer, offensive lineman J.C. Davis and defensive back Xavier Scott will represent the Illini at next week’s Big Ten Media Kickoff in Las Vegas. Illinois is scheduled for Tuesday, the first of the three-day event....
Michigan man saves child’s life through act of kindness. Now, he aims to save 100 more.
MLive - Michigan
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July 12, 2025
BAY CITY, MI – The ordinary decisions we make on a day-to-day basis may seem inconsequential at times. But it’s during those mundane activities that our minds can wander, building imagination and curiosity—and sometimes, sparking a new path for us...
12 Michigan beaches closed, under contamination advisories
MLive - Michigan
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July 18, 2025
This weekend is expected to have some very nice summer weather, making it ideal for enjoying a day at your favorite beach. “The weather for this weekend overall looks very nice for enjoying our beautiful state,” said MLive meteorologist Mark...
Twin Pines family donates beloved TV puppet to Detroit museum
The Detroit News - Michigan
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The Janssen family, founders of Twin Pines Farm, donated the original puppet, Creamy, from the children's show "Milky's Movie Party," to join the other 250,000-plus collection of items at the Detroit Historical Museum on Friday. Traveling to the...
AfroFuture Detroit: Where Black Culture, Music and Community Unite
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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July 18, 2025
From the influential sounds of Motown to the rise of techno, Black artistry and expression have shaped Detroit into a cultural landmark, leaving lasting marks both nationally and internationally. This August, Detroit is building upon this legacy...
On Michigan’s border, marijuana shops spark battle for communities’ soul
Bridge Michigan
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July 18, 2025
The New Buffalo area, a Lake Michigan tourism community about five minutes from the Indiana border, has always had its fair share of out-of-town traffic. But not like now, residents say, with six dispensaries in New Buffalo Township and 27...
DNR says state park camping, lodging fees will increase in August
Upper Michigan´s Source
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July 18, 2025
CHAMPION, Mich. (WLUC) - It’s going to cost a little more to stay at state campgrounds starting next month. The DNR says it’s raising rates on campsites and all overnight lodging to keep pace with fixed costs like utilities, equipment replacement,...
This is your sign to head to Michigan beaches & hear the singing sand
The Gander - Michigan
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July 18, 2025
Several Michigan beaches are home to “singing sand,” and while several legends attribute the noise to ghostly causes, there’s a perfectly logical explanation. I have lived in Michigan my entire life, and yet part of the joy of living in a state as...
The Metro: Detroit’s historic ‘Chinatown’ is making a comeback
WDET - Michigan
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July 18, 2025
Chinatown in Detroit was the destination for many Chinese immigrants who traveled to the city. Urban renewal and the construction of the Lodge freeway was then built through the neighborhood and Chinatown residents moved from Jefferson Avenue to...
New bathrooms open at West End Beach, volleyball courts in Traverse City
WGTU - Michigan
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- New restroom facilities at West End Beach and the volleyball courts are now open in Traverse City. In 2022, the City was awarded a $200,500 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant to replace the bathroom...
Reading program was a success
The Daily Press - Michigan
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This week’s bouquets go to: From Ann Murray: The Hermansville Branch of Menominee County Library would like to thank everyone who participated in our six week ” Color Our World” Summer Reading Program. We had great support from the Menominee...