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As whitefish numbers decline in lakes Michigan and Huron, researchers are hoping to get them to spawn in rivers for the first time in about a century. They're using what is basically a waterslide to help. Also, we catch up with former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow. The Michigan Democrat is a private citizen now, but not taking a backseat on matters of public policy. And the author Geraldine Brooks talks to us about grief. Her husband's sudden death in 2019 prompted a new memoir, "Memorial Days."Oh, and we get a little dose of Star Wars.

Author and journalist Geraldine Brooks chronicles coping with the sudden death of her husband, Tony Horwitz, in her new memoir, "Memorial Days."

On a regular basis, I’d find an LL Bean package on my front porch with a sweater in it for me from Sara. “It’s not Christmas or Easter or Mother’s Day. Why now?” And she would always reply, “Why not now?”

“Love me as I am” Written by Sofia Jimenez, Kayliegh Gelakowsky, Paige Gourlay, Molly Sturges and Tim Jones.

Kayliegh, Paige and Sofia work together at a coffee shop in Frankfort. But they also have something else in common: family trauma. From family mental illness to foster care and absent fathers, the young ladies work to find healing and acceptance as they come of age during a pandemic.

Kayliegh, Paige and Sofia work together at a coffee shop in Frankfort. But they also have something else in common: family trauma. From family mental illness to foster care and absent fathers, the young ladies work to find healing and acceptance as they come of age during a pandemic.

Emily’s first crush was RJ, so when they got together as adults and started a family, it seemed like a dream came true. But RJ’s struggles with addiction ended up taking his life. Now, Emily is sharing their story and leaving a legacy of healing in her husband's name.

Emily’s first crush was RJ, so when they got together as adults and started a family, it seemed like a dream came true. But RJ’s struggles with addiction ended up taking his life. Now, Emily is sharing their story and leaving a legacy of healing in her husband's name.

Teacher, coach, township supervisor, church deacon, Jim Sheets is a man with many titles. But since his wife's death earlier this year, caregiver is one title he is struggling to let go of.

Teacher, coach, township supervisor, church deacon, Jim Sheets is a man with many titles. But since his wife's death earlier this year, caregiver is one title he is struggling to let go of.