Director David Siev joined Bridge Michigan for a discussion of his 2022 film set in Michigan’s Thumb during the pandemic.
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Fire danger eases in much of Michigan; Upper Peninsula still at high risk
Michigan has been in a dry spell for weeks now, and while more rain is needed, the threat of fire has eased.
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Free fishing, state parks, boat access, ORV trails this weekend in Michigan
The first of two planned “three free” weekends this weekend allows free fishing, state park entry and ORV riding in Michigan.
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How a tiny U.P. school became a national model for Native American education
In tiny Watersmeet near the Wisconsin border, school and tribal leaders are incorporating Native language and culture into classrooms, hoping to rebuild an identity robbed from past generations.
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Michigan bills would give farmers ‘right to repair’ tractors, equipment
Michigan is stepping into a national debate about the ‘right to repair,’ with bills that would make it easier for farmers to fix broken equipment instead of being forced to take it to the dealer.
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Michigan wildfires: How to make sure your campfire is safe
Multiple Michigan wildfires have already incinerated thousands of acres of land. Here’s what you should do to avoid burning more.
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Grayling wildfire could just be the start. Whitmer discourages campfires
A fire over the weekend in Grayling has caused concern across the state as dry temperatures and lack of rainfall make for the perfect conditions for wildfires. Officials, including Gov. Whitmer, are discouraging residents from lighting campfires.
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Crews mostly contain 2,400-acre wildfire near Grayling; I-75 reopens
Crews worked overnight to slow a fire that had grown to 3,000 acres. Much of Michigan is amid a heatwave, drought and is under high risk of fire.
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Michigan wildfires rage Up North as dry spell puts state at ‘extreme’ risk
Dozens of wildfires are burning across northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Conditions could get worse if the lack of rain continues.
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Michigan lawmakers pledge ‘full support’ for reopening Palisades nuclear plant
In addition to a big federal loan, the company that owns the closed plant wants $300 million from Michigan taxpayers to reopen. Some bipartisan legislators back the idea.