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Plans to reopen abandoned Michigan ski resort closer than ever
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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There's a new plan to reopen Sugar Loaf, a long-shuttered ski resort near Traverse City, as a public space. It is not the first time Michiganders have heard this sort of talk. And there's a big catch: about $1.6 million. The latest plans call for...
Outdoors North: Beach days have a different look these days
The Mining Journal - Michigan
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JOHN PEPIN “I’ve got my beach bag full of all the necessary items for a day in the sun,” – John D. Loudermilk If I close my eyes, I can still see, hear and feel them all there, whoever they were – the people lining the sandy shore, sitting on...
Cans of High Noon Vodka Seltzer may have been mixed up with Celsius Astro Vibe Energy Drink
WCMU - Michigan
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August 1, 2025
Think twice before you sip that beverage from the cooler this weekend. That "zing" you get from your energy drink... may be from something else in the can. Makers of the energy beverage Celsius and the High Noon Vodka Seltzer Beach Pack are...
AFL-CIO bus tour stops in Michigan at rally vs. ‘Big Bad Bill’
People's World
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July 18, 2025
AFL-CIO 'Better in a Union' bus tour stops at UAW Region 1 headquarters in Macomb, Mich. | Cameron Harrison / People's World MACOMB, Mich.—Trade unionists and retirees gathered at noon Thursday outside the headquarters here of United Auto Workers...
Julia 'Judy' O’Neil Lainson
The Mining Journal - Michigan
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MARQUETTE, MI-Julia ‘Judy’ O’Neil Lainson, age 91, of California, passed away on July 30, 2025, in the loving care of her husband. Born on May 17, 1934, in Negaunee, Michigan, Judy was the daughter of Glenn and Fleda (VanCampen) Minzey. She was...
Detroit Tigers instant ticket lands Michigan man $500,000 jackpot
MLive - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
LANSING, MI -- A Tuscola County man had to pinch hit for his preferred instant lottery ticket, but ended up hitting a home run as he won a $500,000 jackpot playing the Michigan Lottery’s Detroit Tigers instant game. “I stopped at the gas station...
After federal funding cuts to public radio, IPR strengthens its commitment to northern Michigan
Interlochen Public Radio - Michigan
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July 18, 2025
Greetings from Interlochen. Just after midnight, Congress approved President Trump’s request to defund public media. A slim majority of lawmakers dealt a $1.1 billion blow to the stations and networks built up in the U.S. over the last 60-plus...
Omaha to Detroit flight diverted to Eastern Iowa Airport for ‘unruly passenger’
KCRG - Iowa
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July 18, 2025
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Skywest Airlines flight from Omaha to Detroit was diverted to Cedar Rapids due to an unruly passenger. At 6:13 p.m., Cedar Rapids Police arrested 23-year-old Mario Nikprelaj, of Nebraska, at the Eastern Iowa Airport....
Michigan State Police troopers embrace unique duty on Mackinac Island
Soo Leader
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July 10, 2025
Each summer, a select group of Michigan State Police troopers trade squad cars for bicycles and foot patrols as they take up residence and duty on the car-free streets of Mackinac Island NEWS RELEASE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE...
Woman wins nearly $800K on lottery ticket she bought on camping trip
CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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CBS News Live CBS News Detroit Live An Oakland County woman turned a Fourth of July camping trip in northern Michigan into a massive payday when she won a nearly $800,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. The 67-year-old woman, who...
Michigan Football 2025 Opponent Preview: Week 4 @ Nebraska
Maize n Brew - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
Once a proud national power, the Nebraska Cornhuskers haven’t really established themselves as a big threat in the Big Ten during their 13 seasons in the conference. Now, with a bit of momentum on their side, they’ll look to play spoiler for...
Northern Michigan swim team announces schedule for upcoming season
North Michigan News
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July 17, 2025
The Northern Michigan University (NMU) swim and dive team has unveiled its schedule for the 2025-2026 season. The Wildcats will begin their campaign with the Green vs. Gold & Wildcat Alumni meet on September 19 and 20 at the PEIF Pool located on...
Popular Michigan Metropark’s unofficial entry without tollbooth losing serious money
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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There's a free, unofficial entrance leading into Kensington Metropark. One local resident who lives nearby says it's causing a safety problem. The park system says the road is public, so they can't set up a permanent tollbooth. But the county road...
Town of Holland residents claim legal victory over corporate vacation property dispute
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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July 18, 2025
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — The courtroom was packed on Thursday as the case of American Orthodontics Corporation v. The Board of Zoning Appeals for the Town of Holland garnered significant attention in the small community of about 2,000 residents. “We...
Sally Barber: M-22 beyond tourism
Record Eagle - Michigan
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Summer beckons us to far away places in hopes of seizing adventure and inspiration. We travel to learn the secrets of heroes, trailblazers and extraordinary folks, to be exhilarated, connected to nature, to ourselves and each other. In our getaway...
Detroit is most stressed city, South Burlington the least
Manteca Bulletin - California
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July 10, 2025
With statistics showing that 77 percent of Americans are feeling stressed about the future of the nation, the personal-finance website WalletHub on July 7 released its report on 2025’s Most & Least Stressed Cities in America, as well as expert...
Coast Guard rescues 5 people from sinking boat during Lake Michigan storm
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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A Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City MH-60 helicopter practices formation flying over Grand Traverse Bay, June 28, 2024. (Christopher Yaw/U.S. Coast Guard) LAKE MICHIGAN (Tribune News Service) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people...
Video: See Lake Michigan views from 112-foot lighthouse tower
MLive - Michigan
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July 17, 2025
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – This 112-foot Lake Michigan lighthouse is open for tower climbs, offering spectacular views. To see for yourself, you’ll have to climb the 130 steps to the balcony at the top of Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State...
Daytona Beach native and NBA legend Vince Carter through the years
Daytona Beach News Journal - Florida
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 03: Vince Carter #15 of the Atlanta Hawks stands during player introductions prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at State Farm Arena on December 3, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.Kevin C. Cox, Getty ImagesMainland...
WXYZ Editorial: Prepare now for the important 2025 Michigan Primary Election
WXYZ - Michigan
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July 17, 2025
WXYZ DETROIT — The Michigan Primary Election is a little more than two weeks away. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 5th. The Primary is the first step in an important two-step voting process. Now is the time to have major input on which...