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Detroit is known for a lot of things, but one of the most surprising is walleye fishing. Contributor Judi Smelser takes us fishing on the river with Lance Valentine.
Water attracted early settlers to Detroit and water fueled its growth. Now it’s an important asset to the city’s recovery. Join us in the coming weeks as we explore Detroit’s waterfront: Challenges and opportunities.
Last week, the Michigan-based retailer, Meijer, opened its first Detroit location. MSU associate professor of sociology Craig Harris, an expert in the sociology of food, discusses food security in Detroit and in mid-Michigan.
The fight for clean air in industrial cities has been taken to vehicle exhaust and billowing factories. Now it’s gone to the dogs. Or, more accurately, to their poop.
Detroit and Milwaukee are luring businesses with water. Could it boost economies?
Can discounted water rates and investment in water technologies transform the region?