TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 |
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In today's newsletter, Michigan's weather this week, guide to the Lions' week in Indianapolis and X-country skiers to race in U.P.’s Great Bear Chase. |
Diving into some of Michigan's local eats |
The latest from our Best Local Eats series has been served. Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw in Grand Rapids shares African roots by serving bright, earthy dishes. Sporty’s serves dive bar-style burgers and savory sandwiches in Grand Haven. Make reservations early at Spencer’s in Ann Arbor known for its seasonal dishes. The new Sol Azteca in Jackson combines coffee and Mexican fare. Flint bar and grill The New Jester’s has stood the test of time. Midland’s Chef Sergey’s Bakery serves pastries with Ukrainian roots. To see more, visit this page. |
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Behind Michigan’s new push to fight homelessness before it begins |
Community groups like Neighborhoods Inc. are working to help low-income residents avoid homelessness in times of need. Its newest weapon in the fight? Funding through a $4 million statewide pilot program, known as shelter diversion. It offers flexibility by providing struggling people with various types of financial aid — including motel vouchers, bus tickets or even paying to help them get their driver’s license. Support: The Michigan State Housing Development Authority, MSHDA, launched a $10 million employer-assisted housing fund Monday, Feb. 24 for businesses that plan to invest in housing for workers. Employers can tap into the fund through various approaches like developing housing, donating land or offering down payment assistance to staff. Shut down: In the rolling hills of Leelanau County near the crystal waters of Glen Lake, a school district saw a problem: teachers often struggle to afford living in Michigan’s most expensive housing market. Then in 2023, an idea emerged. Could Glen Lake Community Schools use its 140 acres of forestland for housing? Here’s why it didn’t. |
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Michigan’s week ahead: Warm with lots of snow melting, little snow falling |
Nothing crazy: This week won’t be super active in the world of Michigan weather. We will have quite a bit of warming to start the week and a turn toward winter from Thursday into the weekend. What are those little black specks jumping on top of the snow? Welcome to snow flea season. These primitive little bugs, commonly known as springtails, aren’t really fleas at all, so don’t worry if you see them hopping around in the snow in your yard or when you’re walking on a trail. For the last couple of months, users on TikTok and other social media platforms have been sharing “breaking news” of upcoming Planet Parades visible in our night sky. But is this really even a thing? Well, kind of. But, not really. Let’s explain. |
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Police officer charged for running red light, causing death of motorcyclist |
A Michigan police officer is charged with a misdemeanor after allegedly running a red light, resulting in the death of a 27-year-old man, authorities said. Evan Newman died at the scene of the crash on Friday, Aug. 16, in Roseville, according to a news release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. Detroit Police officer Corey Siquan Jones, 28, allegedly ran a red light and then was struck by Newman, who was lawfully riding a motorcycle through a green light, the release said. An update: A woman found dead inside a vacant office building in September died of natural causes, according to public safety officials. More in crime: Former Michigan soccer player Joseph Hertgen, 26, was murdered by his older brother on Saturday in Princeton, New Jersey, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office announced in a statement on Monday. |
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2025 NFL combine: In-depth guide to the Detroit Lions' week in Indianapolis |
The Detroit Lions and the rest of the NFL are headed to Indianapolis for a week at the scouting combine. They’ll get the chance to speak with and watch hundreds of prospects hit the field for an important week of draft preparation. Brad Holmes, the team’s general manager who has continued to nail the draft process, has eight picks in this year’s event, starting with Pick 28 at the back of the first round. Get ready for the combine here. In baseball: The Detroit Tigers' exhibition game against the Toronto Blue Jays scheduled for yesterday was postponed due to persistent rain in central Florida. The game will not be rescheduled. It’s believed to be the Tigers' first spring rainout since 2016. Locally: On the mic for three decades, beloved high school sports announcer is still going strong. |
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Hundreds of X-country skiers to race in U.P.’s Great Bear Chase |
In Calumet: This late-season cross-country skiing event is gearing up to welcome hundreds of snow enthusiasts to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Great Bear Chase has been showcasing the Keweenaw Peninsula’s abundance of snow since 1981. This year is a good example with 239.25 inches of snow recorded and 38 inches piled on the ground as of Feb. 22, according to data from neighboring Keweenaw County. Celebrity appearance: There will be some special guests on hand when the 42nd Michigan Horse Expo takes place in 2025. Organizers of the three-day celebration announced this week that Jake Ream, a horse trainer and actor who appears in the hit TV show “Yellowstone,” will be on hand, as will actors Dawn Olivieri and Danielle Vasinova. To know: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is postponing its Maple Sugaring Days. Both the event and the accompanying candlelight hike are being moved to March 22. The event takes place in Sleeping Bear's historic district and features sap boiling demos and delicious maple syrup. |
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