Plus, the first frosty mornings are coming to part of Michigan

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In today's newsletter, a simultaneous Big Three strike would be a first in UAW history, frost is coming to part of Michigan and the $75 million legal questions of a potential Michigan State-Mel Tucker split.

It's starting to feel like fall in Michigan

Between cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice treats and trips to the local cider mill, it's feeling quite autumnal throughout the Great Lakes state.

 

A Michigan forest in Commerce Township is about to turn spooky. Back for its fourth year beginning on Friday, September 22, Glenlore Trails' immersive nighttime stroll will have a “CarnEvil” theme for 2023 with more interactive experiences and games along the way.

 

Frankenmuth's Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival is wrapping up its summer series on Thursday, Sept. 14. Bid farewell to this annual event and usher in fall with an Oktoberfest theme.

Curated by Cara Hackett

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Lakes and rivers mirror the beauty of fall in Gaylord. (Photo provided by the Gaylord Tourism Bureau)

A simultaneous Big Three strike would be a first in UAW history. What would that look like?

Still striking: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis are still in the crosshairs for a strike as the final week of negotiations with the United Auto Workers counts down to its final days. If all three Detroit automakers remain the strike target, it will be a first in the UAW’s 88-year history.

 

The impact: A new report released Monday by the Grand Rapids Chamber and the American Immigration Council gives a glimpse at the role foreign-born residents play in Kent County’s economy.

 

More in public interest: Threatening a Michigan election worker could soon be felony. 

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110 doctors, other medical workers sign onto letter objecting to cuts to Ottawa County health budget

In support: In a letter sent to the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, 110 doctors, social workers and other medical staff in the county signed their support for the health department to be fully funded at the level it requested back in May. 

 

Lower the price: Democrats in Michigan’s legislature have proposed establishing a board that could cap the price of costly prescription drugs, following through on a policy Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for in her “what’s next” address.

 

More in health: Michigan’s first cases of mosquito-borne viral diseases this year were found in two different horses, state health officials said.

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First frosty mornings coming to part of Michigan

Feeling chilly: It's going to feel like fall for the next few mornings. The western half of the Upper Peninsula will likely receive the first frost advisories of the fall season. Most of us will have low temps in the 40s with the exception of around the Detroit area holding up into the low-50s.

 

Grab the umbrella: Yes, the three day rain is almost over. Here’s the drenching numbers so far and what’s left to fall.

 

Bird's eye view: Birds are taking flight as their annual fall migration begins. Here are three hot spots in Michigan for seeing eagles, owls, and thousands of hawks flying over Michigan this fall. 

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The $75 million legal questions of a potential Michigan State-Mel Tucker split

The stakes are high if Michigan State moves to terminate Mel Tucker's contract in the coming weeks and months: he has more than $75 million remaining on the 10-year contract. Legal experts say there's a range of outcomes should Michigan State seek to fire Tucker and avoid paying out his contract. 

 

In the lineup: A couple of 2-0 Big Ten teams will face tough tests this Saturday, with Michigan State hosting No. 8 Washington and Minnesota visiting No. 21 North Carolina. The latest Big Ten rankings were released after somewhat bland week in the conference.

 

Home turf: When the Lions host the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday for the home opener at Ford Field, it’s arguably one of the more anticipated home openers since playing in downtown Detroit.

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Deadman’s Hill and 2 stunning valleys: Scenic spots for early fall color Up North

Jump start: Gaylord’s heavily forested hills and river valleys provide a beautiful backdrop for early fall color tours.Gaylord’s tourism team has put together their Top 5 Scenic Vistas they’re encouraging locals and visitors alike to check out this fall. 

 

Saddle up: Ludington has biking trails for all seasons – but autumn along the Lake Michigan shoreline is especially beautiful from a bicycle seat.

 

Unique find: From speeches written and bound on manuscripts the size of a penny to law books printed around 1490, there’s no shortage of interesting, rare finds available at the Library of Michigan.

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