Were you on top of the news? Prove it by answering these 10 questions about the week that was in Michigan.
Joel Kurth
As executive editor of impact, Joel Kurth oversees newsgathering, investigations, and coverage strategy at Bridge Michigan. He joined Bridge in 2017 after 17 years as an investigative reporter and editor at The Detroit News, where he led investigations that drove policy changes on water shutoffs and surgical instrument sterilization and resulted in criminal charges against government officials. He and his teams have won more than 60 state and national awards across a 30-year career in Michigan that has also included stints at newspapers in the Upper Peninsula and Saginaw. Joel also authors Bridge's popular weekly News Quiz.
Joel lives in West Bloomfield with his wife and two children.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: February 28, 2025: Trivia nirvana
Reach your full potential as a human by answering these 10 questions about the week that was in Michigan.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Feb. 21, 2025: You are a hero!
Revel in your amazingness by answering these 10 questions about the week that was in Michigan.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Feb. 14, 2025: Let’s get ready for trivia
It’s mid-winter and everyone who is anyone knows there is no better time to answer questions about the week in news in Michigan.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan adds regional editor, outdoors reporter, plans expansion
Both hires are intended to beef up coverage of underserved areas and topics. Newsletter launches are planned in the next few months, following a period of big growth at Bridge.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Feb. 7, 2025: Fishing for trivia
Have you paid attention to the Michigan news? Prove it by answering 10 amazing questions about our great state.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Jan. 31, 2025: Let’s make some magic
Hocus, pocus, put your brains in focus, and answer these 10 questions about the week that was in Michigan and beyond.
Posted inQuality of Life
What are the iconic Michigan songs? Here’s Bridge’s playlist. What’s on yours?
There’s no debate: No state produces better musicians — or songs about it — than Michigan. The discussion starts about how to limit a playlist to just 25 songs.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Jan. 24, 2025: What a week for trivia
It’s almost the last week of January. Stop everything and take this quiz about the week of news in Michigan and beyond.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Jan. 17, 2025: We (still) love the Lions! And trivia!
Have you been paying attention? Prove your smarts with 10 questions about the week that was.