In today's newsletter, historic Lake Michigan state park gets $245K to reestablish beach, Tigers will try to be transparent about Miguel Cabrera’s starts, and who’s allowed child custody after LGBTQ relationships? |
It may be April, but winter still lingers |
While downstate areas have been getting rounds of rain, thunder and even a weak tornado, Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula have been getting an astonishing amount of snow in the last few days with even more on the way. If you're wondering, the illustrious Gaylord Ice Tree, a winter icon, is still going strong nearly two weeks into spring. When will it end? No one is sure, but maybe this full Pink Moon that is sharing the sky with 3 bright planets this week is a sign. |
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The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in Dundee on Saturday, causing damage to the downtown area and elsewhere along its path. It had an estimated wind speed of 80 mph as it tracked 7.3 miles through the town. No injuries were reported. (Photo provided by the Dundee Police Department) |
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These Michigan universities rank best in the world, per Times Higher Education |
Among 1,799 universities ranked, UM-Ann Arbor ranked No. 23 in the world and third among public universities in the United States. Michigan State University ranked just outside the top-100 in the world at No. 106 overall. Wayne State University is next in the state, ranked between No. 501-600. Oakland University is ranked between No. 1,001-1,200. Both Grand Valley State and Western Michigan University round out the Michigan universities in the rankings at No. 1,201-1,500. More in college news: The University of Michigan has filed a lawsuit demanding graduate instructors who are striking back into the classroom. U-M students are angered by trees getting bulldozed for $14M rec field project. And Hillsdale College ended its partnership with a Florida school involved in a Michelangelo ‘David’ statue controversy. Also in public interest: Steep cuts to food benefits hit Michiganders this month as a pandemic program wound down. Some saw their benefits drop to the minimum $23 a month. Some are turning to food banks to fill their cupboards. And others are planning to rework budgets and use coupons to stretch their grocery dollars as food prices have skyrocketed. |
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Historic Lake Michigan state park gets $245K to reestablish beach |
A makeover: Orchard Beach State Park hasn’t had a beach since 2017, when high water levels came up to the 100-foot bluff that the park sits atop and began eating away at it. However, a $245,000 project could help get it back. A quiet little lake filled with bass and bluegill: This beloved up-north fishing spot, Cornwall Creek Flooding in the Pigeon River Country State Forest, is at risk if dam isn’t rebuilt. Also in fishing, anglers are starting to see “steady numbers” and better catches of steelhead in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula. You might like this: Starting next week, travelers looking to take advantage of Megabus returning to Michigan will be able to book trips to-and-from several cities in Northern Michigan thanks to a partnership with Indian Trails. |
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Who’s allowed child custody after LGBTQ relationships? Michigan Supreme Court to decide. |
A first for the court: The non-biological mother from a lesbian relationship is battling in court for custody of a child born from the other woman in the couple. And the case has made its way to the Michigan Supreme Court. The case is scheduled for oral arguments at 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4. Splitting the state: The historic criminal indictment of former President Donald Trump in New York has drawn battle lines in Michigan, where Democrats are calling for justice and Republicans are calling it a political hit job. Every Sunday, our writers round-up the political news from the week and put it in one place for readers, isn't that so nice of them? Here's your guide to Michigan politics including an incoming tax cut, Dan Kildee's cancer diagnosis and Slotkin’s gun safety bills. |
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With fans in mind, Tigers will try to be transparent about Miguel Cabrera’s starts |
Going into the 2023 season, all we knew was that Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera would be something less than an everyday player in his final season. Four days into the season, the soon-to-be 40-year-old has started...every day. That’s not a large sample size, and it might not reflect what is to come. Merch sneak peek: There’s no shortage of Detroit Tigers freebies this season when you come to Comerica Park for a baseball game. From a Riley Greene floppy hat to Miggy, Greene and Black Panther Bobbleheads to Javy sunglasses, here are the dates and items for each giveaway. In Wolverine news: The Michigan football team was back on the field Saturday afternoon for its spring game, where Peyton O’Leary was a standout. This week, the Wolverines landed 5-star QB Jadyn Davis, but lost its most productive basketball player, Hunter Dickinson, to the transfer portal. |
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— Jamie Rewerts |
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