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While Judith and Suzie track down the murderer, tensions reach a boiling point.
Barrett and Lawrence debate the issues in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
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Democratic nominee for governor Jocelyn Benson is backing state incentives to attract biofuel production facilities to Michigan that she says would expand the state’s agricultural economy.
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Barrett and Lawrence debate the issues in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
Guest: Rep. Tyrone Carter. Topic: New election polling data.
An early elk season hunt and a Bragging Board segment.
Correspondent Edition. Topic: President and Candidate Opinions.
An MMA fighter honoring his late brother and the origin of "One Shining Moment."
Lynn takes pottery for a spin with pottery teacher Dan Nuñez!
How classroom technology, screen time and AI are changing the way Michigan students learn.
Sandra Seaton's one-woman drama surrounding Sally Hemings' fight to secure her children's freedom.
Serika and Will are curious about MSU's Landscape Arboretum in East Lansing, Michigan.
A Light On The Lakes commemorates 200 years of Michigan Masonry, helping shape Michigan’s identity.
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Michigan Minute
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On this day in 1871, fires broke out across Michigan, devastating areas from Holland to Manistee and the Thumb region, claiming over 50 lives. In 2020, the FBI shocked the nation by announcing the arrest of militia members plotting to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer. As US Attorney Matthew Schneider stated, "Disagreements should never amount to violence."
Inside the Arts
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The exhibition at Michigan State University includes dozens of examples of boxes created with birch bark, sweetgrass and porcupine quills created by Anishinaabe artists.
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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