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Fishing heritage in Leland gets preservation boost

Each day in Fishtown, a small fishing district in Leland, Amanda Holmes, the executive director of the Fishtown Preservation Society, receives a visit from a local elderly man who grew up in the area and likes to check preservation efforts.

Businesses signal support of state’s climate goals

Fifteen businesses across the state, including Ford Motor Co. and two West Michigan microbreweries, have written to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in support of her administration’s carbon neutrality goals.

Tribes work to restore wild rice in areas contaminated by mining

Dangerous metals such as arsenic and mercury have been found in wild rice beds located on the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community reservation and surrounding areas, according to research from Michigan Tech scientists and their associates.

Super drunk law’s impact draws mixed reviews

It’s been 12 years since Michigan began enforcing its “super drunk” law, and law enforcement officials are divided on how effective the charge has been in stopping intoxicated drivers from getting behind the wheel.

Wedding vendors struggle to keep up with demand

“We’ve been in business for 37 years, and this is definitely the craziest season we have ever seen,” said Kevin Humphrey.

Legal marijuana shops opening across Michigan

Michigan’s retail marijuana landscape continues to evolve almost four years after voters legalized its recreational sale and use in 2018.

Pandemic leads to business opportunities

While the pandemic was a time of stress for many, some women and minority entrepreneurs in the state saw it as a time of opportunity.

Housing demand up for ‘skyrocketing’ older population

Demand for independent senior living facilities is on the rise, with two additional sites undergoing construction in 2022 in Grand Traverse and Washtenaw counties.

New project looks at missing, murdered Native Americans

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is asking for the public’s help in gaining information for its recently created database to track and resolve cases of missing and murdered tribal members.

Maple syrup farmers grow hopeful with ideal weather

Michigan maple syrup farmers sound optimistic that the industry will see a successful 2022 season after production declined in recent years.