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Lake Superior's history stretches back more than one billion years. And for some, the connection to the water is reborn every day.
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Join us as we uncover something special about each Great Lake and learn why it will take communities across the Great Lakes region to ensure they stay great for generations to come.
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A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants a sweeping overhaul of how the board members of the three largest state universities are selected, as well as Michigan's attorney general and secretary of state. -
Cheesemongers sell cheese, and gossipmongers usually start the gossip or spread it, rather than sell it. -
Today, a new episode of "Beyond the Shore." Plus, what funding cuts at NOAA might mean for research being done on the Great Lakes. And, how local governments across Michigan are handling large-scale battery projects. -
We'll be attending markets around the state all summer long. Take a look and see when we'll be at a market near you! -
A new bill in Congress would stop the U.S. Postal Service from allowing the mailing of handguns by anyone other than a federally licensed firearm dealer. -
The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.55, as America heads into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. What can you do to cut your costs? -
My younger self would be disappointed. It's not like I really expected flying cars by this point, but cleaner, cheaper energy did seem like an achievable goal. -
Chedrick Greene joined the Michigan Senate after winning a special election earlier this month to serve out the remainder of a term in a seat left vacant last January. -
What Michigan roads hold a special place in your heart? For listener Tom Topolski, it’s Lake Michigan Drive. -
A coal-fired power plant in west Michigan that was scheduled for shutdown almost a year ago continues to operate under a series of Trump administration emergency orders. -
The current round of payments is only for those with approved property claims. It is the latest in the rollout of a settlement with those impacted by the Flint water crisis. -
The state Department of Natural Resources has big concerns about the northern Lower Peninsula because a huge number of trees and tree limbs downed in the March 2025 ice storm have now dried out.
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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Today, former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is dropping out of Michigan's governor race.
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Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says he is suspending his campaign for Michigan governor citing an increasingly “toxic” political climate due to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran and skyrocketing gas prices. -
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 May 22-24 -
Turning your grass into a garden isn't as complicated as you think, but it will take time and effort. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process, from killing your lawn to picking plants to grow.
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- Senate Dems want to create Michigan Voting Rights Act to counter Supreme Court ruling
- Why one Michigan township just rejected data centers, while another stays open to them
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