Au Sable River

A U.S. subsidiary of the Swedish defense company Saab announced its plans to build last year. The facility will take up about 60 acres in an industrial park south of Grayling.

It's a $75 million investment. The decision comes with support from officials but concern from some residents who expressed distrust with the military presence in the area.

A Michigan fishing group takes the state to court, more money to fight a cherry pest and a visit to the Northwestern Michigan Fair.

No tribal governing bodies have taken an official stance on the expansion yet, but some officials have already expressed concern.

In a letter to the governor, they highlighted their constituents' concerns, including what they feel is a lack of transparency from the Michigan National Guard and a concern for natural resources, should the proposal move forward.

Representatives from local government, conservation groups and frustrated citizens held a virtual media conference Thursday to voice their concerns.

The group represents 19 local chapters and over 8,000 individual members.

Northern Michigan is the perfect place to be outdoors with its extensive forests and pristine rivers. The irony is, it’s also the perfect place to simulate warfare. A proposed expansion is putting some residents and the Michigan National Guard head-to-head.

Northern Michigan is the perfect place to be outdoors with its extensive forests and pristine rivers. The irony is, it’s also the perfect place to simulate warfare. A proposed expansion is putting some residents and the Michigan National Guard head-to-head.

Most of people who sign up for the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon don’t look for first place — they just want to finish the longest canoe competition in North America. This year, two sisters were racing for redemption with a core team of support behind them.