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Law enforcement officials launched the campaign, Monday.
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Oral arguments in a lawsuit against some earmarks in the current state budget are taking place this week. -
Rick Pluta/MPRNMichigan Lt. Gov., other Democratic lawmakers say they've gotten credible threats after Kirk killingLieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist is among the Michigan political figures who have been threatened following the murder of far-right political activist Charlie Kirk.
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Explore a collection of stories that highlight Hispanic and Latino voices and contributions.
Station News
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Eleventh and final season of award-winning Curious Crew premieres September 27
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Topic: Budget agreements getting closer. Guest: Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II -
Topic: Government Shutdown. Guest: Rep. Ranjeev Puri.
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Michigan Minute
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Today in 1886, Michigan Mining School held its first classes in Houghton Fire Hall, evolving into Michigan Tech. Meanwhile, in 1878, Michigan's first phone book, "List of Subscribers," was published in Detroit with 124 listings, predating the US's earliest phone book by months.
Inside the Arts
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The namesakes of Michigan State University's Wharton Center for Performing Arts, Clifton and Dolores Wharton, will be celebrated with a tribute concert Sunday.
MI Michigan Story features true stories from Michigan, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by Robert Prince.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
Journey deep into the sonic landscapes of Detroit, unpacking the forces that shaped the birth of techno and the visionary Black youth who created it. Hosted and written by Julian C. Chambliss.
Presented by WKAR Public Media in partnership with MSU Museum at Michigan State University. Supported in part by MSU Federal Credit Union.
Presented by WKAR Public Media in partnership with MSU Museum at Michigan State University. Supported in part by MSU Federal Credit Union.
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