Art
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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Anglers target bowfishing for carp decrease
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Many people consider carp to be a ‘trash fish,’ but fly fishing for carp is very popular in northern Michigan. This year though, guides have cancelled trips and lost thousands of dollars because they can’t find the fish. Some blame another growing sport: bowfishing.
bats
Neighbors, not nuisances: Advocates explore refuge for bats in cities
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As bat populations dwindle nationwide, the Organization for Bat Conservation is seeking refuge for them in cities.
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Upper Peninsula road parks on National Register of Historic Places
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Brockway Mountain Drive is one of the most scenic roads in America.
Climate
Photo Friday: Waterspout over Lake Michigan
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Central Michigan University student and photography hobbyist Kyler Phillips found himself in the right place at the right time for this shot.
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Driving trends shifting gears
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Study from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute says city driving is on the rise.
conservation
Transplanting martens falls short in Wisconsin, new study finds
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A recent study looks at a failed conservation attempt.
Echo
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.
contamination
Great Lakes waters threaten Beluga whales
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Stew of persistent organic pollutants harms their ability to reproduce.