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Here are 24 things to do in Michigan this weekend (July 11-13)

Wondering what's going on in Michigan this weekend? Or just need help deciding your plans? Here are 24 events happening across the state July 11-13 that we think are worth your time.

Dozens of Medicaid supporters took part in a noon hour rally in a city park in Chelsea, Michigan

Fight over proposed Medicaid cuts growing in Michigan

Congressional Republicans want to slash hundreds of billions of dollars in federal Medicaid spending, as part of legislation intended to reduce the federal budget.

Michigan’s 103rd Legislative session opens with calls for bipartisanship. Will it happen?

New and returning lawmakers of the Michigan House were sworn-in today at the state Capitol, marking the beginning of Michigan’s new 103rd Legislature. The state Senate remains under Democratic control but the state House is now being run by Republicans. On this week’s It’s Just Politics: what to expect when you’re expecting divided government. Hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta are joined by Michigan Public Radio Network’s Colin Jackson and Bridge Michigan’s Lauren Gibbons.

FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives

Drugmaker Evita Solutions announced on its website that the Food and Drug Administration signed off on its low-cost form of the pill, which is approved to end pregnancies through 10 weeks.

Little remained of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel the day after a former Marine opened fire and set the building ablaze in Grand Blanc Township, Mich., Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave)

Friends of the Michigan church shooting suspect say he long carried hatred toward Mormon faith

Friends of the man accused of killing four people after opening fire in a Michigan church say he long harbored animosity toward the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but never made any threats against its members.

The U.S. Drought Monitor depicts the location and intensity of drought across the country. The map uses 5 classifications: Abnormally Dry (D0), showing areas that may be going into or are coming out of drought, and four levels of drought (D1–D4). The map is jointly produced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and National Drought Mitigation Center.

Michigan needs rain, but not too much rain!

Michigan is experiencing drought conditions in places. Rain would be good, but too often spring rains become intense storms because of climate change.

Jessica Scavo's goats spent four hours eating phragmites at the City of Rochester training center in July

Goats vs. Invasive Plants: How Michigan is fighting hidden garden threats, one bite at a time

Even invasive plants have curb appeal, but should you buy them if they’re up for sale? Or what if you’ve seen it growing in your yard or at your favorite park for years? Some in Michigan are trying to implement long-term solutions to these questions.

For many Michigan voters, abortion is the only issue when it comes to voting for the next President of the United States

As part of a series looking ahead to the presidential election, Michigan Public has been talking with Michiganders about what kind of presidential leadership they would like to see when it comes to abortion and reproductive health.

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Michigan agency wants developers to ask for help getting housing projects off the ground

A Michigan agency is offering low-interest loans to accelerate the building of multi-family rental projects that include apartments considered affordable.

Backs of schoolkids with colorful rucksacks moving in the street

A bill to restrict smartphones in Michigan schools failed, but that's not stopping its supporters

A Republican representative is working to rewrite a bill to restrict smartphones in Michigan public schools. The original version fell three votes short of passing.

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