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When popular band director John Stanley Ross left Interlochen Arts Academy in 2000, he wrote a letter attributing his departure to personal reasons. Until recently, Ross's true reason for leaving has been unknown to the public. His story is a part of a larger phenomenon called "pass the harasser."
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A decade ago, a federal task force announced a plan to help monarch butterflies along their great migration. The six-state effort along Interstate 35 didn’t take off as expected, but some roadsides are blooming anyway. -
Michigan's ballots are set to start going out September 19. The state is one of 25 suing over an executive order meant to limit mail-in voting. -
Proposal 1 is a question on whether to convene a new state constitutional convention. Proposal 2 asks whether to limit political donations from some utilities and large government contractors. -
Michigan's third grade reading scores have dropped again, with only 38.2% of students proficient in English Language Arts. It's the lowest score in the 12-year history of the M-STEP exam. -
Is your cat running around in circles? Be advised, that kitty might be pixilated. -
We answer some of your most Michigan questions about our state. First, the history of the U-M and Ohio State football rivalry. Then, why we play euchre. And what is the cultural connection of pasties in the Upper Peninsula? -
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said the violations were of "very low safety significance" but the company said it's taking the problem seriously. -
College football is back. As the Spartans and Wolverines prepare for their season openers, Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at some keys for both teams. -
The pasty has become a part of the U.P.'s cultural identity. But who first brought the dish to the region? -
Certain Michigan school districts are now offering insurance-free healthcare so employees can afford healthcare. So, bypassing health insurance because it's both too expensive to buy and too expensive to use. -
The Trump administration is now allowing construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes to move forward. -
The number of parents getting vaccine waivers for their children has jumped once again. Just over 7% of school-age children in Michigan have one of those waivers.
The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.
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On Thursday, Consumers Energy filed its long-term energy plan, a roadmap describing how it will meet increased energy demand while also meeting the state's clean energy goals. -
Both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Michigan Supreme Court declined to force the state to add a constitutional amendment regarding voter ID and proof of citizenship to the November ballot. -
See this season’s game schedules for Michigan’s Division 1 universities and a list of where you can stream them. -
Need something to do this holiday weekend? Looking for new things to explore? Michigan Public is here to help! Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events across Michigan from September 4-7. -
Gongwer News Service Michigan President Zach Gorchow joined Morning Edition to look at key races in Michigan and what history can tell us about this year's midterms.
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Michigan is joining a multi-state lawsuit over a new federal policy regarding Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) reimbursements. -
The algal blooms that can make lake swimming hazardous may be going airborne. Also, a new tactic to help struggling lake fisheries: making better use of the catch. And that Saginaw sound! The Michigan city songwriters love to name-check.
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It’s official: State Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks is the Democrat’s choice to run for Lieutenant Governor. Senator Brinks joins the show. Plus, a debrief on the Democrat’s weekend Nominating Convention. -
C. Cybele Raver, confirmed unanimously Tuesday by the University of Michigan Board of Regents, says she looks forward to "listening, learning, and getting to know the people and traditions that make Michigan so special." -
The U.S. Supreme Court is giving Michigan until noon Wednesday to explain why the petition campaign should be denied a place on the November ballot. -
One big win delivered this summer was a law that expands access to free legal counsel to juveniles whose families cannot afford a lawyer. -
Voting for the newest Mackinac Island Fudge names takes place Sept. 1-4. It's ahead of the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival, which is taking place Oct. 2-3. -
This latest step brings the Southwest Michigan nuclear power plant one step closer to a historic restart. -
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs. -
Vice President JD Vance spent most of his time attacking Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed during a rally in metro Detroit.
