Fairview, a small community in the northeast Lower Peninsula, had more turkeys than anywhere else in Michigan when it became the state’s wild turkey capital in 1987. That’s not the case any longer, but the area still holds the title.
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Hungry pigs, feral brothers and the Michigan hunting trip that ended in murders
Two friends went on a hunting trip Up North in 1985. Their killers went to prison after escaping justice for 18 years, but the men’s bodies, gear and truck was never found. The case is still seeped in mystery.
Posted inQuality of Life
In world of AI, Michigan State University Extension bets on human expertise
For 118 years, Michigan State University Extension has existed to serve the public with programs ranging from canning classes to soil testing and financial literacy workshops. Now, it aims to bill itself as an antidote to online misinformation.
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Michigan may soon ban sales of this stinky tree and 5 other plants
The state’s agricultural department wants to add to the list of plants that are not allowed to be sold or imported in Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Can Michigan ‘make rural America healthy again?’ Hospitals doubt it
The Trump administration set aside $50 billion for rural health. Michigan hospital leaders think the state’s bid for funding has ‘failed’ providers as they brace for federal health care cuts.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Data centers eyed in at least 10 Michigan towns. How they might change state
A host of Michigan communities are weighing proposals for the hulking computing facilities? How many of those will come to fruition? And why is Michigan suddenly seeing a data center surge?
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Michigan hunters have taken over 50,000 deer since opening weekend
Michigan hunters have surpassed 157,000 deer this season, with more than 50,000 taken in the first days of the regular firearm season. Officials warn that storm damage and a deer disease outbreak may affect access, herd health and conditions as the season continues.
Posted inMichigan Government
Northern Michigan town’s vote to end zoning would help trustee build a mine
A township board in northern Michigan has begun the process of eliminating zoning rules. That would allow a township trustee to build a lucrative gravel mine on his property.
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Michigan deer camp tradition lives on for decades in one forest
Even as the number of deer sightings decline, tradition drives the Bryant family to travel several hours from southern Michigan to the Upper Peninsula to celebrate opening day, the first day of regular firearm deer hunting season.
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Michigan’s firearm deer hunt is here: Key dates, safety tips and a warm start
Michigan’s deer season is heating up as firearm hunters prepare to hit the woods. Here’s what you need to know for opening day.