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Floods, tornadoes, rains ravage Michigan: ‘My hot tub was floating away’

State engineers were monitoring at least seven northern Michigan dams as waters built behind them, most notably at the Cheboygan Dam and Lock Complex, where water was just under 7 inches below the top as of Wednesday afternoon. 

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A new view from the saddle: Midland Police introduce mounted patrol

Midland’s first-ever mounted patrol unit is bringing a quieter, more approachable form of policing to community events, creating new opportunities for connection.

Copper Country 100 relocates to Houghton for season finale

The Copper Country 100 Snowmobile Race is a professional cross-country snowmobile race where riders will race up to 100 miles on a backcountry course.

By Rail, Boat, or Otherwise: Charlevoix looks to the future as it celebrates its past

The Charlevoix Historical Society readies the release of a “landmark new publication” regarding the region’s waterways.

A year later, residents recall ice storm that slammed Northern Michigan

In late March 2025, more than an inch-and-a-half of ice collected on tree branches, power lines, homes and vehicles across a dozen counties in the northern Lower Peninsula and southern Upper Peninsula.

New campaign seeks to reduce Michigan businesses’ food waste by doubling food donations

Michiganders send 1.5 to 2 million pounds of food to landfills every year, including massive amounts of perfectly edible food.

Two British influencers explore what makes Michigan “special”

Sometimes it takes outsiders to remind us how extraordinary our everyday really is. Thanks, Josh & Jase. 

Going, Going, Gone

Small, family-owned sawmills and logging businesses have given way to bigger ones.

Boyne Mountain debuts authentic snow and ice bar

The structure is a genuine feat of winter architecture: a handcrafted igloo carved from a massive snow mound.

Sunshine Farm and Rescue: A legacy of love built from loss

Mandy and Jay Dutter channeled the loss of Jay’s son, Ethan, into an animal rescue farm.

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