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Fall colors are popping in U.P. Houghton festival adds to season

Fall colors are popping in U.P. Houghton festival adds to season

The Canal Colors Festival celebrates fall colors in the heart of the Upper Peninsula.
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How to watch MSU basketball's exhibition game vs. Incarnate Word on Friday

How to watch MSU basketball's exhibition game vs. Incarnate Word on Friday

Here's how you can watch the Spartans' exhibition opener against Incarnate Word on Friday night
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Why Fed's Barr thinks we might not be done raising interest rates yet

Why Fed's Barr thinks we might not be done raising interest rates yet

Barr, a Federal Reserve governor, spoke to the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday, Sept. 29, on a wide range of issues.
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Florida's minimum wage now $15 an hour. Will it ever go up again?

Florida's minimum wage now $15 an hour. Will it ever go up again?

With the $15 target met, Florida returns to the old way it handled minimum wage increases. When is the next one?
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Martin Sorge, 'Great American Baking Show' Winner, Releases Cookbook 'Great Bakes'

Martin Sorge, 'Great American Baking Show' Winner, Releases Cookbook 'Great Bakes'

Martin Sorge, 'Great American Baking Show' Winner, Releases Cookbook 'Great Bakes'
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Ford's CEO urges caution on Chinese automakers, says Europe is 'too late'

Ford's CEO urges caution on Chinese automakers, says Europe is 'too late'

By Kalea Hall and Mike Colias Sept 29 (Reuters) - Ford CEO Jim Farley said that the US must carefully weigh how and whether Chinese automakers should enter the American market, and pointed to Europe as a cautionary tale.
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LDS church in MI breaks ground year after attack: 'Beauty from ashes'

LDS church in MI breaks ground year after attack: 'Beauty from ashes'

One year after the deadly attack against a LDS church in Grand Blanc Township, congregants and leaders gathered to break ground on a new church building.
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Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Northern Michigan

Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Northern Michigan

A Dense Fog Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in Gaylord, Michigan, on September 29, 2026, at 4:57 AM EDT. The advisory, which expired at 9:00 AM EDT the same day, warned of areas of dense fog across portions of northern Lower Michigan, including Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, and other counties. Visibility was reduced to a quarter-mile or less in affected areas, creating potentially hazardous conditions for drivers. The advisory has since expired and is no longer active, but it serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of low visibility caused by fog.
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Early educators can now claim tax break once reserved for K-12 teachers

Early educators can now claim tax break once reserved for K-12 teachers

Bipartisan legislation recently passed into law includes a provision allowing early educators tax relief for classroom items paid for out of pocket.
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Chef David Hussey Establishes Steel Pioneer Fire Cooking in Dade County, Georgia, Offering Elevated Culinary Experiences

Chef David Hussey Establishes Steel Pioneer Fire Cooking in Dade County, Georgia, Offering Elevated Culinary Experiences

Chef David Hussey Establishes Steel Pioneer Fire Cooking in Dade County, Georgia, Offering Elevated Culinary Experiences
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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Hits Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Heavy Lake Effect Snow Hits Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Lake effect snow continues to impact Michigan, particularly the Upper Peninsula and western Lower Michigan regions. This phenomenon occurs when cold air moves over the warmer waters of the Great Lakes, creating narrow, intense snow bands. Areas like Herman in Baraga County and the Marquette NWS office near Negaunee typically experience the highest snowfall totals, with seasonal averages exceeding 200 inches. Snowfall totals vary significantly across the state due to localized lake effect patterns, with towns just miles apart reporting vastly different amounts. Last winter saw above-normal snowfall across the Upper Peninsula, with Herman recording 366 inches, 176% of its seasonal average. Snow depth and snowpack conditions are critical for winter activities like snowmobiling and skiing, as fresh snow can settle or melt quickly depending on ground conditions.
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Congressman Jack Bergman Introduces SMILE for Veterans Act to Expand Dental Care Access for Rural Veterans

Congressman Jack Bergman Introduces SMILE for Veterans Act to Expand Dental Care Access for Rural Veterans

Congressman Jack Bergman, representing Michigan's Upper Peninsula, along with three House colleagues, has introduced the SMILE for Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to establish a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program designed to reimburse community-based dental providers for services rendered to rural veterans. Currently, only about 15% of the nearly nine million veterans enrolled in VA healthcare are eligible for VA dental services, with eligibility typically restricted to those with a service-connected dental condition, a 100% disability rating, or former prisoner-of-war status. The proposed act seeks to bridge this gap by utilizing existing local dental providers, thereby offering a practical solution to the limited access to dental care for veterans in rural communities. The initiative is supported by organizations such as AMVETS, the National Rural Health Association, and the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. A 2024 study funded by the CareQuest Institute highlighted signi...