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In his primetime address Thursday, President Donald Trump cited an alleged voter registration fraud scheme in Muskegon from six years ago as evidence that elections aren’t secure.
Surviving Michigan summer 2026: Heat wave, poor air quality, & parasite outbreak
Have you ever wondered why we have midterms? Didn’t we have an election, like, two years ago? What purpose does this even serve?
Michigan Public's Dustin Dwyer will answer these questions and more in a new limited-time video and newsletter series.
Michigan Public's Dustin Dwyer will answer these questions and more in a new limited-time video and newsletter series.
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Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at changes in the Detroit Red Wings' front office, and the controversy over a report on University of Michigan athletics.
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Trump revives a closed Michigan voter registration fraud investigation, citing the Muskegon case as he pushes for tighter federal election oversight.
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Michigan and several other states are dealing with a record surge in Cyclospora illnesses, a parasitic infection that causes (and almost every report includes this term) explosive diarrhea.
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Come July, cherries are everywhere here: sweet, sour, deep maroon, golden yellow, and even blush pink. Michigan is the second-largest producer of cherries in the nation. But why?
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The number of people aging into retirement is not being matched by the number of young people growing into the workforce.
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Opponents of a project to build a tunnel around Enbridge Energy's Line 5 oil and natural gas pipeline say their fight's not over even though a state agency reissued a resource permit for construction.
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The Ann Arbor Art Fair is underway this week even as the city experiences hazardous air quality from wildfire smoke.
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Amid an outbreak of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian — chief medical executive for the state of Michigan — shares best practices for avoiding the cyclospora parasite, as well as info on testing and treatment.
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Touted as a "game changer" by former President Joe Biden, Michigan silicon chip manufacturer closing“Significant changes in the (Electric Vehicle) market have created sustained challenges for the silicon carbide wafer business,” said a SK Siltron company spokesperson.
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A look into how the decrease in air quality from Canadian and northern Minnesotan wildfires are effecting Michiganders, especially in urban zones like Detroit. Plus, The Cans Film Festival is returning to Grand Rapids this weekend, mandating at one recycle can upon entry. And, a new comprehensive biography on architect Albert Kahn who built iconic parts of Detroit from the Fisher building to the Belle Isle Aquarium.
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Michigan’s 2026 primary election is on Aug. 4. Chris Swanson is a Democratic candidate for governor. He currently serves as the Genesee County Sheriff.
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Need something fun to do this weekend, or looking for new things to explore? Michigan Public is here to help! Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events across Michigan from July 17-19.
The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.
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The Trump administration wants to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Park, directly outside the White House. It's long been a popular spot for protesters, who worry barriers will change that.
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The plan from the governor's office to regulate data centers includes new laws, and a pledge for companies to sign.
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State agencies issue permits for Line 5 tunnel under Straits of Mackinac; other permits sit in queueMichigan's environmental agency and its Department of Natural Resources, have issued two of the permits that are required for Enbridge Energy's proposed tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac.
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A township near Ann Arbor approved a tax break for a massive Oracle and Open AI data center at a board meeting Tuesday — though a smaller one than initially anticipated.
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