Rugby is a strenuous sport, but MSU athletes love the challenge.
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Mason City Council voted to move forward with zoning changes and a temporary moratorium aimed at regulating potential data center development after hours of public comment.
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Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, once a Democrat, is running for governor as an independent. the Michigan Democratic Party has disavowed him, painting Duggan as more conservative than he lets on.
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On this week's show we look at some of our favorite segments of the past year!
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Correspondent Edition. Topics: Year in Review.
Specials
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Experience the remarkable story of a one-of-a-kind summer music camp for people with disabilities.
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A 19th-century painting twisted Pontiac’s War—this episode uncovers the real story.
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Sat. Jan. 31, 2026 10am-1pm WKAR Studios | Bring your family to WKAR for fun activities and games for kids. Meet Lily from Weather Hunters and Carl the Collector!
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Tue Jan 20, 2026, 6pm | WKAR Studios Explore the history of voting rights and learn how this essential tool of democracy can be applied today through a panel discussion and featured segments from the PBS program John Lewis: Get in the Way.
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Michigan Minute
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1912: Danny Thomas, born Muzyad Yakhoob, invents the Spit Take, later founded St. Jude Children's Hospital. 1994: US Figure Skating Championship scandal at Joe Louis Arena as Nancy Kerrigan is attacked.
Inside the Arts
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Baking News includes recipes and photos from TV-10 newsman
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