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At a Laingsburg nature center, spring nights come alive with frog croaks, bird calls and cricket chirps. A group of hikers ventured into the marsh on a guided "Frog Walk."
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John James for CongressMichigan U.S. Representative John James, a frontrunner for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, doesn't plan to participate in a debate later this month. -
Clara LincolnholControversial merger of two Michigan State University colleges approved in Board of Trustees meetingThe unification of Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine and the College of Osteopathic Medicine into one college—Michigan State University Medicine, was approved by the Board of Trustees in a Friday morning meeting.
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Michigan Minute
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On this day in 1825, we remember Lisette Denison, the first Black woman landowner in Michigan, who bought 48.5 acres in Pontiac in 1825. We also highlight the 1955 announcement of the polio vaccine's success by the University of Michigan. Additionally, in 2016, Michigan State University took a significant step to combat climate change by ceasing coal burning in their power plants.
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In its 16th year, Lansing's Capital City Film Festival brings creators and movie buffs together for 10 days of programming.
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.
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