Nearly all of the state’s 15 public universities experienced an enrollment drop, with LSSU, EMU and NMU showing the highest rates of decline.
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Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
High-voltage power lines planned across Michigan. Many landowners unhappy
Landowners in the path of the power lines worry about declining property values and electromagnetic fields, but backers of the projects say tens of millions of customers will benefit from more reliable power.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Study claims Michigan’s high point has changed, but is it official?
For decades, Mount Arvon has been recognized as Michigan’s highest natural point. A study published in 2025 claims Mount Curwood is in fact taller but the lead researcher has struggled to get recognition for his finding.
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Michigan DNR to track fish stocking using 23andMe-style gene testing
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it’s begun using genetic testing to track the success of its $11 million fish stocking program.
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Michigan communities invest millions in their rivers. Will it bring returns?
Michigan communities are investing hundreds of millions to restore rivers, remove dams and transform waterfronts into places people want to visit. One study suggests such projects can deliver big economic benefits, but many communities only know the environmental and quality-of-life returns.
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Year after reintroduction, no grayling seen in Michigan wild. Hope remains
Biologists with northern Michigan tribes said they expect to see better results as they continue to collect data over the next several years.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Northern Michigan foresters frustrated as ice storm recovery funds run dry
Some foresters have had to start restoration work without a guarantee they’ll be reimbursed as requests nationwide exceeded the amount of federal money available.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Isle Royale wolves inbred but likely to survive, study says
A recently published study followed Isle Royale wolves five years after they were introduced to the island. Researchers expect them to survive 20 years but warned that isolation and inbreeding could complicate things.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
Some rural healthcare leaders say the first round of funds allocated from the Rural Health Transformation Program don’t go far enough to stabilize their industry amid federal cuts.
Posted inMichigan Government
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on rural government crisis
As townships struggle with leadership voids and money woes, GOP candidate John James backs reform. Democrat Jocelyn Benson supports local control.
