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Sunday marked a big day for progressives in the Michigan Democratic Party. Nearly every candidate the party’s Progressive Caucus backed won their convention races.
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Progressive candidates won endorsements, with some convention attendees saying they're looking for candidates who are inspirational.
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The Michigan Department of Education wants to address teacher shortages and improve teacher retention across the state. It recently approved a set of new standards for mentorship programs.
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The U.S. Department of Justice is demanding every ballot cast in Wayne County in the November 2024 federal election. Michigan officials say the department is stoking baseless fears of voter fraud.
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A recap of the Michigan Democrats' endorsement convention over the weekend. Plus, the Detroit Zoo has three new lion cubs. Then, Michigan claps back on President Trump's recent executive order. The order would prevent the U-S Postal Service from sending mail-in ballots to anyone not on eligible voter lists. Last, a new episode of On Hand answers the question: where does Euchre come from?
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Lyme disease cases in Michigan continue to rise, increasing from 553 in 2022 to 2,167 in 2025.
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“We have multiple polls internal and otherwise saying I’m up by double digits in the primary, and all public polling is showing that I'm not only up in the primary, but I’m up in the general on Jocelyn Benson and Mike Duggan," said Rep. John James (R-MI), who's running for Michigan governor in 2026.
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A growing chorus of medical voices is drawing attention to deaths within immigration detention centers. Plus, one dead tree in the Midwest provides clues to airborne toxins in rural places. And, music and conversation with Alex Wand, whose musical journey has taken him places.
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2025 had lots of people talking about sixes and sevens, but not in the loose ends kind of way.
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Anger over the data center boom has spilled into politics with voters unseating local politicians who support them. It's become an issue hard to ignore in the midterm elections.
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At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Officials have known about the dangers of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam for years, but failed to compel private owners to make repairs. Taxpayers are now funding emergency work.
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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Polling has consistently shown Swanson trailing his main opponent, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, in the primary race, but he said not to count him out.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in the cities of Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo Friday.
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Water levels behind the Cheboygan dam had been creeping up for days. With a hydro power plant that's part of the dam complex operational again, more water can flow through, relieving pressure on the dam.
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Republican Mike Rogers files petition signatures for spot on GOP August primary ballot for US SenateRogers served seven terms in Congress, starting in 2001 before stepping down in 2015. He lost a close U.S. Senate race to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in 2024.
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