The Great Lakes’ most famous shipwreck was 50 years ago. Theories abound, but the Fitzgerald wouldn’t have even been on Lake Superior if not for the medical bills of the captain’s wife.
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Big day for spearfishers in Michigan as state panel expands access
In a huge win for underwater spearfishers, Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission expanded where free divers can fish.
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How to catapult — or just compost — your pumpkins in Michigan post-Halloween
Michigan communities are getting creative as they encourage residents to compost pumpkins instead of sending them to landfills.
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12 items to add to your Michigan winter bucket list
Looking for inspiration as we head into the colder months? We’ve got you covered with a dozen winter bucket list items that range from trying out dog sledding to racing a cardboard sled
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How you can cross 10 notable pedestrian bridges in Michigan
From crossing the SkyBridge at Boyne Mountain for fall color views to marvelling at one of Michigan’s unique three-way ‘tridges,’ the state’s footbridges have a lot to offer.
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Michigan skywatchers turn eyes to Earth’s new ‘quasi moon’
Astronomers have discovered a small asteroid, 2025 PN7, that travels alongside Earth and behaves like a ‘quasi moon.’ You’ll need a good telescope to see it. Here’s where to find one in Michigan.
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Court: Chimps don’t have human rights, must stay in Michigan zoo
A lawyer argued in a hearing last week that a UP zoo should have to prove holding chimpanzees does not violate the animals’ right to liberty. The Michigan Court of Appeals said the zoo doesn’t have to justify the chimps’ confinement because chimpanzees aren’t legal ‘persons.’
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Do Michigan chimps have right to liberty? Court to weigh question
A court hearing Tuesday will determine whether an Upper Peninsula zoo should have to justify the captivity of chimpanzees.
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Michigan deer hunting season off to strong start despite disease concerns
Michigan’s deer hunting season is underway. State officials expect a strong year despite lingering effects from a March ice storm in northern Michigan and continued reports of deer disease in the southern Lower Peninsula.
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Goats help Michigan farmers battle invasive species naturally
Some Michigan landowners are turning to goats to clear invasive plants instead of using pesticides or machinery. The animals naturally graze on tough vegetation, offering an eco-friendly way to manage overgrown land.