Art
Poet turns Great Lakes shipwrecks to verse
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What do you get when you combine art and history? In this case, a poetry collection informed by Great Lakes shipwrecks.
Agriculture
Warm weather raises concern among Great Lakes maple syrup producers
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Warmer temperatures has forced maple syrup farmers to adapt to a changing climate and worry about the future of their industry.
Capital News Service
Environmentalists wonder about impact of Michigan brownfield bills
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Under the proposal, five brownfield transformation projects would be eligible for tax benefits for decontaminating and preparing new structures on polluted land.
Capital News Service
Optimism in Michigan urban communities over new brownfield legislation
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Supporters argue that revitalizing brownfield sites will only happen with sufficient aid, which this bill seeks to provide.
Agriculture
Fluctuating weather complicates harvesting for Michigan farmers
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While it may be too early to tell the full extent of changes in the weather on farmers and their crops, it could pose a problem for farmers in the coming months if the weather continues to fluctuate.
Birds
Tourists flock to see rare bird
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Kirtland’s warbler tours increase hotel stays, food and retail sales.
lyme disease
Humidity could be key to understanding ticks and Lyme disease
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Ticks’ love of humidity could be behind the Lyme disease disparity in northern and southern states.
Echo
Ohio man pleads guilty to dogfighting-related charges
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After getting caught during a long-term investigation, a man from Columbus, Ohio, plead guilty to conspiring to participate in a dogfighting ring.
Homepage Featured
These spiders are Great Lakes guardians
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Study says they accumulate a pollutant without harming themselves, creating a body burden that can help point the way for the clean up of contaminants that threaten public health.
Capital News Service
Bills would create 5-foot buffer for bicyclists
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Bills in the Michigan House and Senate would require drivers to give cyclists more breathing room and set specific standards for bicycle safety instruction in driver’s education courses.