The Petoskey City Council is expected to decide Monday if it wants to accept a settlement that would give the city a year to raise millions and seek permissions to repair a damaged section of the Little Traverse Wheelway.
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Not-so-secret gardens: Tour private yards in these 12 Michigan communities
These 12 Michigan communities are inviting people to tour gardens at private residences. You can look at yards in your local community or make a day trip out of it to get garden inspiration.
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Michigan considers ‘1 buck rule’ to balance herd, better control population
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission is considering a ‘one buck’ policy that would mean no hunter in the state could kill more than one antlered deer.
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Michigan hunting and fishing regulator votes to oppose dam sale
Consumers Energy and Confluence Hydro presented to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission Wednesday.
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More people fishing in Michigan as state considers license fee hikes
Today marks the first day of the 2026 fishing season, which means anglers need a new license and need to pay attention to some notable regulation changes.
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Michigan United Conservation Clubs to pause camp, magazines amid financial woes
The group claims to be the largest statewide conservation organization in the nation. Its board president said, ‘It’s tight right now.’
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Looking for a native plant sale? Here are 30+ in Michigan
Native plants provide benefits to the environment and to gardeners.
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UP residents bet on start to spring, when a structure falls through ice
The tradition is part of a fundraiser run by the Negaunee Lions Club. Roughly half of the pot goes to the person with the closest guess.
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Michigan fishing regulator to draft resolution against Consumers dam sale
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission may not have authority over Consumers Energy’s plan to sell 13 dams, but it wants to have a voice.
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Michigan lags US in outdoor economy growth, report says
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis has released its latest outdoor recreation economic statistics. The outdoor industry’s contribution to Michigan’s economy grew in 2024 over the previous year, but at a slower rate than most other states.
