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These races will decide whether Democrats or Republicans win House control

These races will decide whether Democrats or Republicans win House control

A handful of swing districts will determine which party wins control of the House of Representatives in 2026.
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Republican Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats and Trump voters as GOP hopes to hold the Senate

Republican Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats and Trump voters as GOP hopes to hold the Senate

Republicans are trying to win an open Senate seat race in Michigan, and nominee Mike Rogers is stepping up his appeals to some Democrats
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Michigan food retailers want out of the bottle return business

Michigan food retailers want out of the bottle return business

Bottles and cans coming back to stores for 10-cent deposit returns often contain drink syrups and fermenting alcohol. That attracts bugs and worse, retailers say.
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Democracy isn't a trade-off for Jewish safety. It's the foundation. | Opinion

Democracy isn't a trade-off for Jewish safety. It's the foundation. | Opinion

Dana Nessel says Jews must sacrifice for democracy. A Detroit Jewish leader argues the opposite is true.
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When will leaves turn colors? See latest fall predictions

When will leaves turn colors? See latest fall predictions

What to expect as fall colors begin to emerge in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and expand southward.
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Michigan high school football Super 25 rankings after Week 4

Michigan high school football Super 25 rankings after Week 4

Free Press writer Jared Ramsey ranks the top 25 teams in Michigan high school football following Week 4 of the 2026 MHSAA season.
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Michigan Sen. Gary Peters to lead USC political center. What he'll do

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters to lead USC political center. What he'll do

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters will co-lead the Center for the Political Future at USC after his Senate term ends in 2027.
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After tense year, Michigan Jews mark holidays with resilience and faith

After tense year, Michigan Jews mark holidays with resilience and faith

Amid concerns about antisemitism and security, the Jewish high holidays that ends with Yom Kippur are being marked across metro Detroit.
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Democrats for Mike Rogers in U.S. Senate race abandon their values | Letters

Democrats for Mike Rogers in U.S. Senate race abandon their values | Letters

Free Press readers respond to Democrats crossing party lines, environmental disasters, AI threats and other news of the week.
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Why this high-achieving school brought the 'Draft' back to Detroit

Why this high-achieving school brought the 'Draft' back to Detroit

College-prep courses and real life work experience are a perfect match at Detroit Cristo Rey High School, which just started a 'Draft Day' tradition.
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Public silence of Detroit officials speaks volumes during controversy

Public silence of Detroit officials speaks volumes during controversy

As questions swirl around the conduct of Detroit's police chief, the officials elected to get answers are surprisingly silent.
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From the 2006 archives: Bob Seger is back, upbeat and ready to roll

From the 2006 archives: Bob Seger is back, upbeat and ready to roll

As Bob Seger's 2006 comeback album "Face the Problem" is reissued, we revisit the Michigan rocker's interview as he returned from a decade hiatus.