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1 week ago | 
news.yahoo.com | Jalen Williams
The most popular license plate among Michiganders in 2024 was the "Pure Michigan" plate, the Secretary of State's office said.
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1 week ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams
Detroit Lions fans are among the top victims of counterfeit sports merchandise scams. Federal officials seized over 214,507 counterfeit sports items totaling $39.5 million. Philadelphia Eagles fans experienced the highest rate of frustration with counterfeit merchandise. Detroit Lions fans, beware. Counterfeit scams on Lions merchandise are becoming more common, according to a study from ingame.com.
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2 weeks ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams
The park features sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, and over 100 miles of trails. Established as a National Lakeshore in 1966, the area boasts a rich history dating back over 10,000 years. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore known for its sandstone cliffs and quiet, sandy beaches, but the Lake Superior park offers a variety of activities for those planning to visit this summer.
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2 weeks ago | 
lansingstatejournal.com | Jalen Williams
Protesters have the right to gather in public forums like streets and sidewalks, but cannot block access or interfere with operations. Police can order a protest to disperse if there is a clear danger of riot, disorder, or threat to public safety, but must give clear dispersal orders.
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2 weeks ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams
The best viewing time is typically within an hour or two of midnight, according to NOAA. Several resources, including an aurora dashboard, are available to track the northern lights. Michigan offers numerous dark sky parks and locations ideal for aurora viewing. Residents in northern Michigan are within the aurora borealis viewline this weekend, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says, following a geomagnetic storm watch for areas in the Midwest.
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2 weeks ago | 
lansingstatejournal.com | Jalen Williams
Temperatures across Michigan hit the 80s on Wednesday, June 11, and will be in the late 70s through the weekend, warm enough to temp people to try swimming in the Great Lakes. The water may even feel warm enough to hop in this weekend in some locations. Lake Erie and Huron have posted readings at or near 70 degrees Fahrenheit, although lake temperatures typically don't peak until late summer/early fall, according to GLISA. In Lake Superior, though, temperatures are still in the 30s in places.
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2 weeks ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams |Sarah Moore
Michigan residents can monitor air quality through resources like the MiAir Quality Index Dashboard, AirNow, and AccuWeather. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services offers alerts and safety recommendations during air quality advisories. With smoke from Canadian wildfires expected to continue affecting affect Michigan this summer, knowing how to check the air quality before heading outside for physically demanding work or recreation could help head off health problems.
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2 weeks ago | 
hollandsentinel.com | Jalen Williams
Torrid, a plus-size clothing retailer, plans to close up to 180 underperforming stores. The company is shifting focus to its digital platform, which accounts for nearly 70% of its sales. Torrid announced early last week that it will close nearly 200 underperforming stores this year, shifting its focus to meet digital demands, and possibly affecting 18 locations in Michigan. "Digital continues to be our customer’s preferred channel, now approaching 70% of total demand.
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2 weeks ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams
Isle Royale National Park and the Michigan DNR are conducting a creel survey to understand fish populations and angler habits. The survey, the first since 1998, will inform management strategies for the park's fishery. This summer, Isle Royale National Park officials are partnering with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to conduct a "creel" survey of the Isle Royale-Lake Superior fishery and are asking the public to help.
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2 weeks ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams |Susan Selasky
Sweetgreen, a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in salads and bowls, opened a new location in Rochester Hills in May 2025. Eight Sweetgreen restaurants have opened in 2025, with plans to open at least 40 by the end of the year. The company aims to continue expanding in 2026 with a 15%-20% annual unit growth. Sweetgreen, a national chain known for its fast-casual "plant-forward menu," has added a Michigan restaurant among its locations that have opened in 2025, and another is on the way.
