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Photo Friday: Harbor town Lexington, Michigan has charm and history
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The town is a designated “harbor of refuge” by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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New folk record explores Midwestern social issues
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Retired journalist, current history professor and songwriter Stephen Jones recently released a new record featuring songs about his experience living in the American Midwest.
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Sights of the Algoma District, Ontario
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The sparsely populated area is home to impressive landscapes, many of which can be viewed from winding country roads.
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$300 million fund for Great Lakes faces key vote
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Today, environmental advocates will be watching closely as a Congressional spending committee considers a $300 million restoration program for the Great Lakes.
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New record explores Great Lakes region’s history, natural beauty
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Michigan musicians Brandon and Bethany Foote are putting out a new record of music inspired by the Great Lakes’ history and natural beauty. Their medium of choice? Vinyl. The record is available for preorder through Thursday.
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BaySail Seeks trainees, refuge considers commercial guides, state surveys fish
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The latest from Mr. Great Lakes.
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Salvaging a forgotten classic
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A book about the salvaging business in the Great Lakes sat unread for over 50 years. Now its story will be told again.
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The Mighty Mac
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Views of the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere on a chilly May morning.
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Historian honors Detroit architect in new book
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Wirt Rowland has been called the father of the modern skyscraper. He left his mark especially on the city of Detroit, designing five of the behemoths marking the city skyline.