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Winter driving mishaps are made easier when you prepare — whether that's with warm clothes or a sledgehammer. Or both.

The proposal was originally discussed at an October board meeting.

An independent film made in northern Michigan is heading to one of the world’s premier film festivals.

A $50 million grant for a copper mine in the Upper Peninsula was approved by the state House Appropriations Committee.

During the current lame duck session, the Legislature is considering bills would lift a ban on making rules for — what is today — the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

A group of veterans are helping out marine scientists including those in the Great Lakes.

In 1582 Pope Gregory XIII issued the inter gravissimas, the papal bull that reformed the calendar, which meant that 11 days were removed to accommodate the fact that the reckoning of time drifts away from the stars if we don’t account for slow precession of Earth in relation to its celestial environment.

Officials say they're feeling optimistic about opportunities for year-round housing but there’s still work to be done in the new year.

Last spring, I planted some marigolds. Their yellow and orange blossoms were gorgeous but too heavy for their slender stems. It made me think about the dazzle and burden of beauty.

Michigan is the Great Lakes state as you know. So naturally we have a lot of wetlands as well. They filter water, and mitigate flooding. But human activity, including large-scale farming, has greatly reduced them over the years. What might Congress do about that? Also, efforts here in northern Michigan to support first responders dealing with their own mental health. And a trip to an artist residency in Elberta. One of the stories in this episode references suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide or is in crisis call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988First responders can also contact the Front Line Strong line: 1-833-34-STRONG or 1-833-347-8766.