Funding shortfalls mean more backlogs and delays. Some counties Up North have just one attorney handling all cases.
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Mild temps, lack of snow force Michigan ski resorts to close for the season
Several ski resorts in Michigan have announced that they closed for the season due to the lack of snow this winter.
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Disaster relief loans available for Michigan businesses hurt by lack of snow
The Small Business Administration is giving loans of up to $2 million to small businesses in Michigan affected by the lack of snow this winter.
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Michigan residents mourn loss of snow, fear for future as winters vanish
Winter is changing in Michigan and may vanish in decades to come because of climate change. Bridge Michigan asked readers how they feel: Some see a wake-up call; others are relieved.
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Michigan's black bear population is booming
Before 2012, the black bear population was declining so the DNR began to limit the number of bear licenses it issued. A decade later, the population had grown 25% to over 12,000.
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Michigan climate change: How fish, forests, farms, moose, ticks will change
As winters shorten, the impact goes beyond skiing and ice fishing. Here are five ways the future will change.
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Climate change is erasing Michigan winters, taking our heritage with them
Lost winters like 2024 may soon be the norm. That threatens so much of what makes Michigan unique, from ice fishing and snowmobiling to cross-country skiing and just traipsing in the snow.
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Piping plover faces new peril, as climate change threatens Great Lakes bird
An endangered Great Lakes shorebird that has survived earlier threats to its habitat now faces new challenges. Report a banded plover and learn more at the Great Lakes Piping Plover website.
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In northern Michigan, voters admit qualms about Trump, still will vote for him
Michigan could determine the presidency this fall. Trump supporters acknowledge some fatigue, but say he’s right on issues like the border and the economy.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Rescue services a challenge for Michigan's rural communities
The biggest obstacle for fire and rescue stations in rural areas is the distance between someone in need and the station.