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These eye-catching murals are popping up around storm drains in Michigan — here’s why
WKAR - Michigan
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August 1, 2025
You may notice new bright and colorful murals surrounding a number of Mid-Michigan storm drains in your community by the end of this summer. One of these new murals surrounds a storm drain near Wells Hall on Michigan State University’s campus. The...
Iron County Education: 76 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year
UP Gazette - Michigan
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August 1, 2025
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There were 76 multiracial students enrolled in Iron County...
Michigan Board of State Canvassers meeting ends in deadlock over school funding initiative
WILX - Michigan
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July 31, 2025
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A deadlocked debate among the Michigan Board of State Canvassers on Thursday has left them unable to approve a major ballot proposal. Education advocates are trying to amend Michigan’s Constitution to allow more funding for...
This election day, will Detroit merge church and state?
Bridge Detroit - Michigan
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August 1, 2025
When Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr., pastor of Triumph Church, announced on Feb. 19 that he was running for mayor, he joined a notable list of Detroit pastors who’ve had political aspirations. Rev. Nicholas Hood Sr. and Rev. Dr. John W. Peoples both...
Ethereum-Funded Dorm DAO Expands Crypto Research and Education Across Campuses
Crypto Economy
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August 1, 2025
TL;DR Dorm DAO, supported by around 600 Ether from venture capital firms like Collab+Currency and Consensys Mesh, is empowering student-run blockchain clubs at top universities in the US and UK. The initiative aims to build a stronger talent...
Eastern Michigan University Unveils Way Forward@EMU Program with $1M Toyota Grant
DBusiness Magazine - Michigan
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July 31, 2025
With a $1 million-plus grant from Toyota, Way Forward@EMU is empowering high school students from Ypsilanti, Wayne/Westland, and Romulus. // Photo courtesy of EMUEastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti says it’s “revolutionizing” health education...
On Blackfeet land, a heavy metal music fest inspired cultural alliance, a ‘mass healing’
Independent Record - Montana
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RED EAGLE CAMPGROUND — When a Wyoming festival dedicated to metal and other heavy music needed a new home, a group from the Blackfeet Reservation invited them in to create something new. There would be extreme and fringe bands and their dedicated...
Lions vs. Chargers snap counts: What usage says about Detroit’s position battles
Pride of Detroit - Michigan
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August 1, 2025
Let’s take a closer look at the Detroit Lions’ personnel decisions in their preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. How Detroit used their players can often be a hint as to where position battles currently lie. So I’m going to break...
State refers absentee ballot complaint for investigation in 3rd Ward Flint City Council race
MLive - Michigan
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August 1, 2025
FLINT, MI -- The Michigan Department of State has referred a complaint for investigation alleging improper handling of absentee ballots in a special Flint City Council election. A spokeswoman for the office confirmed on Thursday, July 31, it...
Millage Renewals, City Commission Race on Aug. 5 Ballot
Shoreline Media - Michigan
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Voters across Mason County — and in portions of Lake and Manistee counties — will decide on three public millage proposals and one local government race during the special election Tuesday, Aug. 5. The ballot includes millage proposals for public...
The Sasquatch Trail Run in Detroit Lakes is coming back with an ultra challenge
Detroit Lakes Tribune - Minnesota
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August 1, 2025
DETROIT LAKES — Detroit Mountain and Project 412 are bringing the Sasquatch Trail Run race to the mountain after a three-year hiatus from running races. Set for Saturday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. The event will feature a 4.16-mile loop on the...
Event with women religious offers awareness, encounter
Superior Catholic Herald - Wisconsin
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August 1, 2025
Jenny Snarski Catholic Herald staff *protected email* After a number of years offering opportunities for young men and their parents to gather with diocesan priests for fellowship and witness, the Diocese of Superior hosted their first Bethany...
Detroit Lakes utility box art project is finished — at least for now
Detroit Lakes Tribune - Minnesota
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July 31, 2025
DETROIT LAKES — It was back in February 2023 that the Detroit Lakes Arts and Culture Commission, Public Utilities Commission, Project 412 and the Historic Holmes Theatre joined forces on a new public art project known as "Detroit Lakes Energy."...
Michigan considers new fund for statewide expansion of high school-college dual enrollment
Detroit City Wire - Michigan
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July 31, 2025
Sandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | Official websiteSandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | Official website Michigan is seeking ways to increase the...
Detroit wants to be a major sports city. But it needs state funding to help.
Iosco County News-Herald - Michigan
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The Spirit of Detroit is adorned with a jersey for the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Mich. on April 25, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) More than a year after Detroit smashed the attendance record for the NFL Draft, city officials are...
1st Friday Focus on the Environment: Land conservation efforts at risk in Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan
WEMU - Michigan
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ABOUT DIANA KERN: Diana Kern / Legacy Land Conservancy Legacy Land Conservancy executive director Diana Kern. Diana Kern has extensive executive leadership background and a passion for nonprofit management, fundraising, and governance. After 17...
When is the Calhoun County Fair? More Michigan events still to come
Battle Creek Enquirer - Michigan
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Michigan hosts dozens county fairs throughout the summer. The events offer a chance to showcase local goods, livestock, crops, dining and more. Summer may be winding down a bit, but there's still fun to be had. Across Michigan, residents head out...
Today In Culture, Friday, August 1, 2025: Sol LeWitt Sculpture Needs Rebuild | Art Institute Deputy to Lead MOCA | Downtown Detroit’s Renaissance
Newcity - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Sol LeWitt’s Missing Loop Sculpture Needs Rebuilding “A celebrated sculpture by artist Sol LeWitt was removed from the facade of...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Detroit’s mayoral primary
Associated Press
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August 1, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Detroit voters will take a key step toward choosing a new mayor in the municipal primary on Tuesday, when nine candidates will appear on the ballot in the city’s first open-seat mayoral race in a dozen years. The top two...
Late brother’s resilient spirit fuels Michigan football 4-star commit Matt Ludwig
MLive - Michigan
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August 1, 2025
Matt Ludwig’s world was turned upside down on Feb. 21, 2023. The Michigan class of 2026 four-star tight end commit lost his beloved younger brother, Nicko Ludwig, who died from cardiac arrest shortly after a heart transplant. Meanwhile, Matt’s...