Plus, 11 Michigan Republicans argue early voting and no-reason absentee is illegal
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 |
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In today's newsletter, what to know about President Biden and former President Donald Trump's visit to Michigan, our weekend weather starts a feel of Summer 2.0, and where to celebrate Oktoberfest. |
Northern Michigan town offers fall color flights over M-22, Lake Michigan |
Take flight this season to see Michigan's spectacular fall colors. Orchard Beach Aviation just outside Manistee is offering fall color air tours throughout October for just $40 per person. Speaking of the skies, keep your eyes peeled the chance to see shooting stars and possibly even fireballs as the annual Orionid meteor shower heats up in the coming weeks. If you plan on sticking to the roads this weekend, take a look at where construction could impact travel plans. |
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Orchard Beach Aviation offers fall color air tours throughout October, flying over Lake Michigan or M-22, for $40 per passenger. The company is located at Manistee County Blacker Airport, 2323 Airport Road, Manistee, Mich. (Photo courtesy of Manistee County Tourism Authority) |
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3 takeaways from Biden, Trump visits to Michigan during UAW strike |
What to know: The UAW strike was thrust into the 2024 presidential spotlight this week with back-to-back visits from President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump. Here's three things to know about their trips to Michigan during the historic strike. An update: Police have identified the man they said ran into United Auto Workers strikers Tuesday at a local General Motors facility. Backlash: A lawsuit citing environmental concerns could be brought against Gotion Inc. for its $2.36 billion battery parts plant in Michigan. |
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Early voting, no-reason absentee is illegal, 11 Michigan Republicans contend |
When voters decided to expand voting rights in 2018 and again in 2022 through citizen-led petition initiatives, they did so unconstitutionally 11 Republican state lawmakers argued as part of a lawsuit filed Thursday. Transparency: According to a press association attorney, it’s possible the private meetings Republican commissioners in Ottawa County are holding with each other about county business could be violating Michigan’s Open Meetings Act. Also in politics: A bill to allow military spouses to vote electronically concerns experts who have previously applauded Michigan’s election integrity. |
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Michigan’s weekend weather starts a feel of Summer 2.0 |
Summer rolls on: A stretch of warm weather will take hold Friday afternoon and build with hotter temperatures as we go through the weekend into at least Wednesday of next week. El Niño: NOAA says there is a 71% chance of a strong El Niño this winter. This is important because the stronger the El Niño the more likely the resulting typical weather conditions are to occur. Up North forecast: Potentially record-setting warmth is expected in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Michigan as we head into the weekend, as well as some showers and thunderstorms. |
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Instant observations: Lions take over control of NFC North with rout of Packers |
Big win: Thursday night's game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers wasn’t much of a showdown. The Lions scored 27 unanswered first-half points en route to a decisive 34-20 victory in Wisconsin. On the horizon: Ann Arbor is in talks with Sports Illustrated Resorts about developing a sports-themed, high-rise hotel and conference center downtown. At MSU: A day after Michigan State fired Mel Tucker for cause, the former football coach once again signaled his intent to sue the university over the nearly $80 million that was left on his contract. |
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‘Prost!’: Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in the Kalamazoo area |
Fall festival: More than a dozen Kalamazoo-area restaurants and bars are offering special food, drink menus and/or hosting special events to mark Oktoberfest. It's fall, yall: As the leaves begin to change, thoughts of pumpkins, apple cider and other fall festivities creep into the minds of many Jackson County residents. Check out these places to celebrate the season in the area. Fun in Flint: A look at this weekend’s activities in the Flint area includes the Scrumpy Skedaddle 5K and 10K, the Flint Firebirds home opener, farmers market pop-up shop, Halloween craft market and fall sensory days for kids. |
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Another week is in the books. |
We've finally made it to Friday! I hope you have a fun and rejuvenating weekend. Stay up to date on the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. While you're there, consider becoming an MLive subscriber. Have a great weekend! — Cara Hackett |
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