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West Nile virus survey in ruffed grouse begins third study year

The study of West Nile virus in ruffed grouse will resume this fall in Michigan, after a one-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with Minnesota and Wisconsin natural resources departments, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources began this multiyear study in 2018 to ...

10th Annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest announced

HANCOCK — Kent District Library, Hancock School Public Library, Schuler Books and three other libraries from across Michigan announce the 10th annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest, which drew almost 1,000 Michigan writers last year. Writers of all ages are invited to enter, with ...

Updated court appearances set for the Base members

LANSING – New court dates have been set in one of the cases currently pending against members of The Base, a national white supremacist group with violent inclinations. Last month, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges against Justen Watkins, Thomas Denton, and Tristan ...

$3.6 million in grants available to target invasive species in Michigan

Michigan’s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2021 funding cycle, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants. The program – a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture ...