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Sweet, friendly alpaca ladies find home at this zoo near Michigan
MLive - Michigan
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June 15, 2025
Six alpacas are making themselves at home at this zoo near Michigan. Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo recently welcomed the herd, which consists of females Starlight, Zsa Zsa, Maya, Sara, Grettle and Gracie. The zoo hasn’t had alpacas since 2019. The...
8 worst environmental disasters on Earth that are caused by humans
The Times of India
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Our planet has been shaped by various human activities that have largely contributed to make Earth a better planet for survival. But some human activities are the reason for environmental disasters that can be clearly seen today. Over the years,...
Detroit Lakes ‘No Kings’ protest brings more than 400 to Veteran's Memorial Park
Detroit Lakes Tribune - Minnesota
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June 14, 2025
DETROIT LAKES — More than 400 people gathered along the roughly 700-foot fence separating Veterans Memorial Park from U.S. Highway 10 Saturday, June 14, joining nearly 2,000 other “No Kings” protests held across the nation. The nationwide...
Thousands gather across northern Michigan for 'No Kings' protests
Interlochen Public Radio - Michigan
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June 15, 2025
Northern Michigan towns large and small held demonstrations Saturday to protest the Trump administration's policies on immigration, the economy, the environment and more. They were only a few of the thousands of nationwide protests that coincided...
Michigan Tech biologist makes mark on Isle Royale wildlife
Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota
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June 14, 2025
For half a century, Rolf Peterson has visited a remote island in Lake Superior where the snow comes up to his hip and the cold wind is fierce enough to split a tree trunk. During the trips, he studies the equally brutal relationship between wolves...
‘No Kings’ rally draws thousands to Michigan's Capitol in nationwide 50501 protest
The State News - Michigan
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Doris Sain had never been to a protest until today. Traveling from Grand Blanc, she stood quiet and observant at a distance from the crowd, holding a handwritten "Dump Trump" sign as speeches echoed across the Capitol lawn. "At 90 years old, I've...
Michigan protests set on June 14. Safety tips, rights during protests
Lansing State Journal - Michigan
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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,...
Skirmish breaks out between protesters, bikers at No Kings rally in Detroit
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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Michigan residents are planning protests against Trump administration policies, coinciding with a military parade in Washington, D.C. The protests follow recent violence and the president's calls for law and order, with some states increasing law...
Veldman brothers, BMI Group financing restart of Michigan paper mill
SNnewswatch
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Over the years, the Veldmans initiated but did not retain control of a number of development projects in and around the Canal District in Sault Ste. Marie The impact of the pandemic and the boom in takeout food delivery has spurred the restart of...
What to know about Isle Royale, the Michigan national park were two campers died
MLive - Michigan
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June 14, 2025
KEWEENAW COUNTY, MI -- Wolves frightened him awake at night. Birds sang soothing songs all day. The adventure Robb Lamer experienced hiking 50 miles with a 40-pound pack for seven days and six nights along an elevated ridge cutting through the...
Environmental group disappointed by Elissa Slotkin's vote to eliminate California's emissions waiver
Michigan Public - Michigan
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June 14, 2025
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a congressional resolution to eliminate a waiver that allowed California to set its own emissions standards. Democratic Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin was the sole Democrat who voted for it. Tim Minotas...
NY Among 3 Best States For Environmental Protections, New Study Says: Here's Why
Daily Voice
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June 14, 2025
SmileHub released its 2025 list of Best States for Environmental Protection on Tuesday, June 10. The website ranked all 50 states based on environmental protection programs, energy use, waste reduction, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. The...
A Flexible Regional Housing Fund Is Essential for Northern Michigan
Northern Express - Michigan
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June 14, 2025
Guest Opinion Northwest Lower Michigan is a place of incredible natural beauty, vibrant communities, and economic opportunity. Yet, for many who live and work here—or hope to—the region’s lack of attainable housing seems like an insurmountable...
Nessel files suit against southeast Michigan auto suppliers for several pollution violations
Iosco County News-Herald - Michigan
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Martindale Beach at Kensington Metropark sits empty as signs announce the beach is closed due to potential hexavalent chromium contamination | Kyle Davidson The Michigan Department of Attorney General on Friday announced it had filed a lawsuit...
Buy a license plate, give Michigan wildlife a big lift
Alpena News Online - Michigan
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Courtesy Photo/Michigan DNR A white Michigan license plate with Pure Michigan at top, a Kirtland's warbler illustration at left, and Conserve Wildlife Habitat at bottom. Every species has a story. Thanks to the Michigan Nongame Fish and Wildlife...
Michigan’s Summer Forecast Just Got Less Weird
100.7 WITL - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
If you were hoping for an El Niño-fueled Michigan summer with cooler temperatures, freakish storms, or a heatwave that could (mercifully) melt your Crocs—you're out of luck. According to the weather nerds at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Biofuels policy has been a failure for the climate, new report claims
Ars Technica
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June 14, 2025
The new report concludes that not only will the expansion of ethanol increase greenhouse gas emissions, but it has also failed to provide the social and financial benefits to Midwestern communities that lawmakers and the industry say it has. (The...
Detroit Community Violence ‘Shotstoppers’ Push for More Funding in Lansing
Michigan Chronicle
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June 13, 2025
Community violence interventionists filled the United Methodist Church in Lansing across from the state Capitol Thursday to urge Michigan lawmakers to pass legislation that would send money to groups across the state. On stage inside the church,...
Climate Solutions Week: Onward
Interlochen Public Radio - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. It’s the final day of NPR’s 2025 Climate Solutions Week. The theme of this week has been “Rethinking Home," which has brought...
Detroit’s Cass Café reopens for art exhibit honoring Detroit artists Jim and Lucille Nawara
Detroit Metro Times - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
Steve Neavling The Cass Café was a gathering place for artists, musicians, academics, and neighbors. Cass Café is coming back — at least for the summer. The Cass Corridor institution is reopening its doors for an art exhibition honoring the lives...