First detected in Pennsylvania eight years ago, the pest attacks grapes by sucking sap and leaving a ‘honeydew’ that can breed mold and wreak havoc.
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Michigan anglers fear fishing deal with tribes could hurt their interests
Recreational and charter fishing groups filed a request Wednesday seeking a seat at the table as Michigan regulators negotiate with five tribes over fishing rights.
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On Isle Royale, fate of summer cabins pits nature against family history
Isle Royale’s historic cabins were sold to the U.S. government generations ago, but a series of deals allowed family descendants to continue to use them. Now, the park service is debating which cabins to keep, and whether to open them to the public.
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Michigan: Reduce size limit for northern pike in some lakes
There are plenty of northern pike in 10 popular lakes. Problem is, they don’t grow big enough reach the state’s catch limit and plague other species.
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Regulators: No Enbridge Line 5 tunnel decision without more safety info
The Michigan Public Service Commission voted to collect more evidence on safety and explosion risks before deciding whether to grant the Canadian energy company a key permit to begin the tunnel project in the Straits of Mackinac.
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Michigan weighs criteria for wolf hunts if they're delisted as endangered
Residents have until August 4 to comment on the draft proposal for how the state will manage wolves. Hunts have been controversial downstate, while most wolves are in the Upper Peninsula.
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Beech tree disease ravaging eastern U.S. is now in Michigan
Beech leaf disease was recently detected in St. Clair County, which can kill the trees in roughly six to ten years. There is currently no known treatment for it. State officials warn against transporting wood from the trees.
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One rural Michigan hospital averts closure, as others struggle to hold on
A literal last-day state infusion of $11-million is keeping the doors open at Sturgis Hospital, keeping it from completing its planned shutdown later in July. But red ink continues to pressure independent and other hospitals that small, rural communities depend upon.
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Michigan parks, beaches are improving access to visitors with disabilities
From kayak launches to track chairs to hunting blinds, the disabled are gaining more access to Pure Michigan.
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Drownings are up across the Great Lakes. Michigan officials urge water safety
Don’t forget to pack a life jacket and update yourself on water safety precautions before the holiday weekend. Drownings are up across the Great Lakes and state officials are urging beachgoers to prioritize safety.