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Echo’s Top 10 Stories of 2017

By admin | December 29, 2017

Here are the stories you read most in 2017.

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From the top of Mt. Baldy

By Jim DuFresne | August 30, 2017

Learn about one of the finest mountain-top panoramas in Michigan: the Keweenaw’s Mt. Baldy.

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Grants could mean big improvements for Michigan county fairs

By Talitha Tukura Pam | February 17, 2017

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is giving county fairs the opportunity to apply for a $300,000 fund for grants to improve buildings.

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Unique lake trout could help restore Lake Michigan population

By Steven Maier | February 17, 2017

The trout in Lake Michigan were once wiped out, but one strain might help bring them back.

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Searching for bee veterinarians

By Ben Muir | February 15, 2017

A veterinarian specialized in caring for bees could help improve colony management.

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Utility report: Michigan can meet federal clean power requirements by retiring coal plants

By Shruti Saripalli | October 14, 2016

Closure of power plants will help Michigan comply with new federal emissions requirements.

The ultrarun for the love of the lake will circumnavigate Lake Superior during the summer of 2016. Image: Our Shores
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Living, learning and loving: Runners circumnavigate Lake Superior

By Kayla Smith | May 12, 2016

The trio hope to raise money for community groups and study the effects of microplastics in Lake Superior during the 1,300 mile journey.

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Shopping and cooking guide links past and present of Detroit’s Eastern Market

By Kayla Smith | May 10, 2016

An on-the-ground look at Eastern Market evokes the spirit and memories of one of brightest Detroit’s gems.

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Great Lakes ports open their docks for cruise lines

By Kayla Smith | March 31, 2016

Cruise line tourism is growing in the Great Lakes as port cities navigate border regulations.

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Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart

Mr. Great Lakes on conservation money, refuge open house, mini grant proposals

By Jeff Kart | March 21, 2016

Gear up for the first day of spring by keeping abreast with news from Mr. Great Lakes.

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About Great Lakes Echo

Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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