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Why do you think the Great Lakes are so... well, great? We traveled to each of the lakes to discover one thing about each that makes them so special, and uncovered what environmental changes might jeopardize that greatness. Listen wherever you get your podcasts starting May 1.
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From the 1700s to today, the way we play euchre has evolved in so many ways. Today, we’re sharing stories from two listeners who have taken that tradition and made the game their own.
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Macomb County is reporting its first measles case of 2026. The report comes days after Ottawa County confirmed its first measles case of the year.
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The Michigan Court of Claims has dismissed a Republican lawsuit over absentee voting by civilians and members of Michigan military families living overseas.
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Ypsilanti's water system has approved a temporary ban on supplying water to large data centers, saying they could stress the utility's capacity.
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Need something fun to do this weekend, or 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 April 24-26.
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The latest campaign finance reports show Democratic enthusiasm in key House and Senate races, but national Republican groups have far more in the bank to potentially spend down the road.
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The plan provides nearly $5 billion less than the current state budget. Some of the departments that took the biggest hits include Health and Human Services, Labor and Economic Opportunity, and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
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A hunger strike began Monday at North Lake Processing Center. Plus, a vintage toy store in Livonia is adapting to younger generations of customers.
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Michigan’s recycling rate has reached a record high for the fifth year in a row as state officials credit expanded access to recycling programs and increased public education.
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State lawmakers propose amending the state Constitution with a green amendment, and new regulations on PFAS.
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People can track bird movement through Michigan and take some steps to help them along their way as migration season begins.
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Consumers plans to expand its current network of five utility-owned weather stations to 100 by the end of 2027.
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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While shipping companies are pledging refunds for customers who directly paid tariff fees, the situation is much trickier for retailers.
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The Supreme Court has sided with Michigan in ruling that the state’s lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court. SCOTUS said the pipeline's owner missed the deadline to move the lawsuit to federal court.But meanwhile, another pending lawsuit argues Michigan doesn't have the authority to shut down the pipeline - only the federal government does.
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We discuss the effect of immigration policies on young people. Plus, the culture of Detroit's Black cotillion balls.
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After Virginia voters weighed in on Tuesday, the redistricting set off by President Trump to help the GOP in the midterms has been countered and possibly surpassed by Democrats.
Latest Michigan Stories
- ICE detainees in Baldwin protest long stays, lack of communication
- Johnson, Nesbitt campaigns drop off signatures on filing deadline
- DTW begins testing new parking system with red and green lights
- Some Michigan Dems look for inspiration at endorsement convention, others want to change the system
- New standards for educator mentorship approved by state
- Michigan officials denounce DOJ demand for Wayne County’s 2024 election records
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- After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers
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- 2 young people arrested in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue
- Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese firms 'exploiting' U.S. AI models
- EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
- U.S. soldier charged with using classified information to bet on Maduro's removal