Sault Ste. Marie celebrates the return of ships with a run/walk and Omer holds its annual suckerfish tournament.
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Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Seven tribes in Michigan withdraw from federal talks over Line 5 tunnel permit
The tribes are concerned with an anticipated fast-tracking of the tunnel permit. The Army Corps of Engineers says it will consider comments from tribes as it prepares an environmental impact statement.
Posted inEvents
Bridge Culture Club to discuss book ‘Enough to Lose’ with author RS Deeren
Bridge Culture Club resumes April 9 with RS Deeren to discuss his book about working-class characters in rural Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan farmers facing ‘uncertain future’ amid funding freezes, tariff tensions
Escalating trade tensions, federal funding freezes for agricultural grant programs and other uncertainties have Michigan farmers tightening their belts and shoring up for a turbulent year.
Posted inMichigan Government
Amid China fears, GOP seeks to bar some nonresidents from buying Michigan land
Bills would bar residents of ‘countries of concern’ from buying land in much of Michigan. A sponsor says it would safeguard the state from infiltration. Critics say it’s blatant discrimination.
Posted inOutdoors Life
As Michigan ski resorts eye later closing dates, who will stay open longest?
Boyne Mountain thinks snowmaking might keep it open through Memorial Day. Mount Bohemia is betting natural snow will take it into May.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan Dreaming: Help Bridge compile the ultimate summer bucket list
It’s the first day of spring, and we’re already dreaming of summer. Bridge is compiling the must-see places in Michigan. We’ll spend spring making a list and summer exploring. But first, we need your help.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan rural libraries brace for hit from Trump order targeting spending
The Republican administration is targeting a little-known agency that funds a loan system that brings books to far-fledged corners of Michigan. The agency is one of the smallest in the federal government.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Get outside, Michigan: Celebrate a forest, winter’s remnants, lumberjacks
A nature preserve in Newaygo County joins an old growth network and the Winter Wander is happening in Copper Harbor, two days after the official start of spring.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Republicans turn to tele-town halls as Trump critics demand answers
‘We’re not doing drama, sorry,’ Michigan US Rep. Jack Bergman said as activists organized a town hall for — and without — him. Some colleagues have held telephone town halls instead.