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In an email Wednesday morning, Kent Syverud, former President-elect for the University of Michigan, announced he will no longer be taking the position due to a brain cancer diagnosis.
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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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Scientists are trying to reintroduce whitefish to rivers as the species dwindles in Lake Michigan. It's not an easy job. Listen in on an overnight journey to the Jordan River. -
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