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Barr makes second attempt to win Northern Michigan's seat in Congress
The Democrat from Traverse City lost in the 2024 election to U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman.
Republican lawsuit against Lansing election officials lays groundwork for denying results, Byrum says
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Authority over Mackinac Island ferry rates to be decided in November
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Federal lawsuit against Michigan’s cage-free egg law thrown out by judge
Judge Jane Beckering said that the Department of Justice was unable to prove Michigan's law interfered with the enforcement of federal regulations on eggs.
Dancers take center stage at Mount Pleasant Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration
Mid-Michigan College in Mount Pleasant hosted the celebration.
Whitmer signs order allowing dyed diesel on public roads
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UP wildfires lead to some evacuations, fires continue popping up
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El-Sayed speaks at CMU following chippy debate
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