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Michigan lawmakers propose tax increase on marijuana wholesalers, money earmarked for state's road project
Michigan lawmakers are considering raising the state’s wholesale tax on marijuana from 15% to 24%, a move supporters say will help fund road projects. MONROE, Mich. — Michigan lawmakers are considering raising the state’s wholesale tax on...
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Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents the Paradise Jazz Series
John Bommarito: Today on The Song Break, joining me via Zoom is my guest is Stephen Grady Jr., Program Manager, Popular & Special Programming for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Welcome, Stephen. How are you today? Stephen Grady Jr.: I'm good,...
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Canada issues warning for U.S.-bound travellers with gender-neutral passports
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Toronto.com
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The federal government has updated its travel advisory to the U.S. with a warning that people who have the gender-neutral “X” identifier on their passports may face restrictions when crossing the southern border. Here’s what Canadians should know....
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Woman rescued from water, man missing in Lake Michigan on South Side, CFD says
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman was rescued from the water and a man went missing Thursday in Lake Michigan on the South Side, Chicago fire officials said. The incident happened near Rainbow Beach in South Shore. For much of the afternoon., teams with...
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Rainbow Beach search suspended after woman rescued, man still missing
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NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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The search for a man missing in the waters of Lake Michigan near Rainbow Beach has been suspended Thursday afternoon. Chicago fire divers and boats were seen circling the area near Rainbow Beach in South Chicago on Thursday afternoon after...
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'The Tigers did it': Traveling fans battle nerves, MLB schedule to see pivotal win
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The Detroit News - Michigan
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Cleveland — A change in the Game 3 start time between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians meant fans who were traveling from hours away had to make quick decisions about attending Thursday's game, but were treated to a big win over a rival....
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Recovery mission ongoing for missing man in Lake Michigan, woman hospitalized: CFD
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FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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CHICAGO - A man is missing in Lake Michigan, and a woman is hospitalized following a Thursday incident near Rainbow Beach, authorities said. What we know: The incident happened afternoon in the South Shore neighborhood. Details of the incident...
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Wisconsin Badgers vs. Michigan Wolverines Opponent Preview: Does Wisconsin have an advantage anywhere?
The Wisconsin Badgers travel to the Big House in Ann Arbor for their first Big Ten road game of the season. Kickoff is at 11:00 A.M. CT on FOX, and 20th-ranked Michigan is a 17.5-point favorite.Two weeks ago, the Badgers had an abysmally poor...
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2025 MAC Football Week 6 Game Preview: Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Akron Zips
The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-2, 1-0 MAC) get set to travel southeast to face the Akron Zips (1-4, 0-1 MAC) for an early October conference matchup. The two teams have very different outlooks coming out of their first taste of league action...
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Hudsonville vs. Rockford: How to watch live Michigan high school football showdown (10/3/2025)
The Ottawa-Kent Red Division race heats up Friday night when the undefeated Hudsonville Eagles (5-0, 3-0) travel to Carlson-Munger Stadium to face the Rockford Rams (4-1, 3-0) in a pivotal conference matchup. The Eagles, led by senior quarterback...
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Which former Vacationland area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Oct. 4?
These former Vacationland high school stars set for games on Saturday, Oct. 4. Aa'zoriyon Bonner Western Illinois Leathernecks Freshman 6′3″ 180 Sandusky High School Hometown: Sandusky Next Game: vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, Saturday, Oct. 4,...
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System outage causing major traffic delays for commercial travel at Blue Water Bridge
PORT HURON, Mich. – Commercial traffic heading to Canada through the Blue Water Bridge is significantly delayed Thursday due to a system outage. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Canadian Customs at the Blue Water...
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Reddit user who wanted to kill 'Conservative Christian filth' in Michigan, sentenced
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FOX 2 Detroit - Michigan
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FOX 2 - A drifter who threatened to kill conservative Christians with an AR-15 known for going town to town and committing crimes was sentenced in federal court. The backstory: Isaac Sissel, 26, was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Monday,...
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Woman rescued from Lake Michigan at Rainbow Beach; man still missing in water
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CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
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A woman was pulled out of Lake Michigan on Thursday near Rainbow Beach on the South Side of Chicago, and crews were still searching for another person missing in the water. Chicago Fire Department officials said, around 1:15 p.m., a woman was...
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New $80M riverfront park in Detroit will have something for everyone
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Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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The new Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park will officially open on Detroit's riverwalk Oct. 25. This 22-acre, $80 million project features distinct zones including a large play garden, a water garden, and a sports pavilion with basketball...
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Michigan's Billy Strings Steps Up to Beautify Local Roadways
Michigan loves Billy Strings! The Michigan native and Grammy award-winning bluegrass performer just reaffirmed his commitment to "Keep Michigan Beautiful" by preserving the state’s natural charm-- one highway at a time. The next time you're...
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How to travel around Europe without leaving Michigan
Want to explore European countries without boarding a flight? Check out Michigan’s best European-inspired sights and attractions. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, wealthy young people from Britain and the United States would embark on...
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9 Halloween costumes that only make sense in Michigan
Get started on the perfect Michigan-inspired Halloween costume with our roundup of strange, silly, and downright fun ideas. Halloween is right around the corner, much to the delight of those of us who spend most of the year planning our next great...
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Is There an Alligator in Detroit? This Video Proves It
Alligators are most often associated with the Southeast and Florida. When wildlife officials received calls of an alligator in Detroit, Michigan, it’s fair to say they were initially skeptical. But a video soon provided some clarity. Check out the...
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Michigan Dems take precautions amid uptick in political violence
BY ANDREW ROTH, MICHIGAN ADVANCE MICHIGAN—Democratic candidates for statewide office in Michigan say they are taking additional precautions but won’t back down amid an “escalating pattern of political violence.” Less than three months before...
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