Alpena Power Co. wants to avoid paying customers $40 a day, arguing that the massive ice storm was an act of God, not the fault of the utility. More than 16,000 of their customers could be in line for compensation.
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Native plant sales are popping up around Michigan. Find one near you
Many gardeners love native plants because they’re hardy and serve native wildlife.
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Michigan bears on the move, popping up in Gaylord, Traverse City, Glen Arbor
The bear population in Michigan is expanding south and west in the Lower Peninsula.
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Vernal pools hold hundreds of creatures. But how many exist in Michigan?
Researchers are using a NASA grant to continue to map the locations of unique bodies of water known as vernal pools
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Earth Day events planned across Michigan; find one in your area
From painting outdoors to pulling up invasive species, find an Earth Day event near you, Michiganders!
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Video: Scientists map bottom of the Great Lakes to explore hidden habitats
Take an underwater journey as researchers deploy sonar technology to map the lakebed to document organisms that call it home. The goal is to provide data to fishery and hatchery managers and those tracking the spread of invasive species.
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DOGE cuts hit Michigan youth programs, reading initiative
After the Trump administration cut 90% of its funding, Michigan Humanities suspends activities, including the ‘Great Michigan Read,’ a student history competition, museum exhibits and a veterans project.
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Natural gas plants in UP are 'clean' energy sources, House bills contend
UP lawmakers say the gas plants should be deemed acceptable under Michigan’s clean energy law, saying Yoopers would see energy bills spike if they are shut down prematurely. Environmentalists argue the bills are premature and unnecessary.
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Slammed by northern Michigan ice storm, foresters wonder what’s next
A historic ice storm in late March downed millions of trees across Northern Michigan, obliterating untold sums of lumber. Forest owners wonder what to do now.
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It’s almost morel season, Michigan! Here’s how to find them — and how to cook them
Morel mushroom season is coming soon to Michigan. Learn how to find them from a five-time national morel hunting champion.