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Health care ‘implosion’ threatens Greater Minnesota
My mother dreamed of helicopters falling from the sky. In one crash, my uncle died. In another, her children. Again and again, the low thrum of helicopters tore her world apart. These fitful dreams remain mom’s only memories from the month after she suffered a life-threatening stroke on Nov. 19, 2022. That night, just before […] The post Health care ‘implosion’ threatens Greater Minnesota appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
New FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Drug May Be Coming To Michigan
Since the beginning of time sickness and disease have plagued the Earth and have taken the lives of many. Doctors have been working for centuries on remedies, cures, and medications that ease the lives of those with many different diseases. They have gotten farther in their research and advancements with some diseases more than others as they have been able to find cures or even vaccinations that prevent these illnesses and viruses.
Michigan opens first public EV charging network for off-road vehicles
The nation’s first public EV charging network for off-road vehicles is now open in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Proponents say they hope for continued expansion, but it may be a while before the average trail-rider goes electric. Michigan’s nascent electric transportation sector is expanding to the trail-riding crowd, with...
Catch a giant Smokey Bear hot air balloon in Michigan this week
A giant Smokey Bear hot air balloon will visit Michigan this week. The face of fire prevention will soar above the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. The balloon – a so-called “special shape” featuring Smokey’s face and signature ranger hat – will be inflated in the late afternoon each day at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons.
Walgreens Announces Plan to Close Hundreds of Stores
Less than a week after the news that most - if not all - Rite Aid stores in Michigan will be closing, Walgreens announced a plan to shutter hundreds of retail locations. Walgreens' stock prices have tumbled today (6/27) after the drugstore chain said it missed its 2023 third-quarter earnings expectations.
Michigan removing 60% of traffic restrictions for July 4th weekend travel
(CBS DETROIT) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that traffic restrictions on several Michigan roads would be temporarily removed for travel over the Fourth of July holiday.Beginning at 3 p.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Monday, restrictions will be removed from 105 of the 174 construction projects, according to a news release. State officials say certain configurations, like temporary shifts or shoulder closures, will still be in place. A list of work zones that will remain in place can be found on the state's website."Fourth of July weekend is a time to come together with family and friends to enjoy the splendor of...
Do You Know When It’s Legal to Light Fireworks in Michigan?
Planning on fireworks over the Fourth of July? Make sure you know the rules, and make sure you know when it's legal to light up the sky here in Michigan. And yes, it's a good idea to know when it's legal for your neighbors to set 'em off, so you're not wasting a phone call to your local police agency.
The Future is Here: Michigan to Launch Nation’s First Smart Highway
Get ready to hit the road of the future...literally. From Ann Arbor to Detroit, Michigan is about to open the nation's first smart highway, and it's about to make your daily commute feel like something out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine roads that can communicate with your car, helping you...
Is Michigan Required to Post Signs to Tell You When You’ve Changed Time Zones?
Michigan spans two time zones - a concept that may be a revelation to those not from the Western Upper Peninsula, or have done little travelling there. The state also meets a time zone boundary for a section of its border with Indiana. So must states post time zone boundary signs for drivers?
Is It Illegal to Flash Your High Beams in Michigan?
Flashing your brights at an oncoming driver is not just dangerous, it might be against the law. Let's shine some light on the Michigan law that many of us don't know exists. There are many different scenarios where this situation might come into play. Maybe an oncoming vehicle is approaching you with its high beams on, so you respond by flashing your high beams. Or, you could be flashing your high beams at an oncoming vehicle to alert them to an obstruction in the road or a speed trap ahead. Either way, this could get you in hot water with law enforcement.
Sharks Spotted in Lake Michigan? Believe It or Not
There have been countless rumors of all sorts of creatures swimming and lurking in the Lake Michigan depths. Seriously, in the past there have been rumors of porpoises, giant serpents, weird monsters, octopi, squids, whales...just about any creature - real or fiction - found in the ocean has been rumored to have been seen in Lake Michigan. And that includes sharks.
UP state parks offer fireworks-free Fourth of July weekend
CHAMPION, Mich. (WLUC) - The DNR and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency are highlighting some quieter camping options for the Fourth of July. Fireworks aren’t allowed in any Michigan state parks, but there are a few campgrounds that will be less crowded and further away from fireworks than others. According to the DNR, that’s Wells State Park, Craig Lake State Park, Bewabic State Park, and Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Corrections officers to Whitmer: Mobilize National Guard to address prison staffing crisis
LANSING — The union representing Michigan corrections officers is calling on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to mobilize the National Guard to help staff Michigan prisons they say are chronically understaffed and unsafe. "I am formally requesting that you activate the Michigan National Guard to provide immediate custody support to prisons in dire need of it while we work directly with you to find realistic, permanent relief measures," Michigan Corrections Organization President Byron Osborn said in a Wednesday letter...
Where are the Michigan men? College increasingly a female dominated pursuit
The gap between male and female students is rising at Michigan colleges and universities. Women who graduated in 2023 made up nearly 58% of those attending four-year schools, up from 55% for the class of 2013. Men appear to be choosing work over school, lured by plentiful jobs and rising...
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