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Fifth graders dig a school orchard with trees picked for baking, cider and eating

KALKASKA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Elementary schools and fruit trees may have more in common than you think. Both are about laying down roots, caring for and nurturing growth, and reaping the benefits in the future. Azelle Finley-Underhill knows how to work a shovel...but doesn't come from a farming background.

Clearwater Township, MI · 17d
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People

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In 1966, Her Dad Invested in a Cherry Canning Company. Nearly 60 Years Later, She Bought the Store It Started Without Knowing the Family Connection (Exclusive)

5th generation fruit farmer Leisa Eckerle Hankins bought cherry store Benjamin Twiggs in 2020, not knowing her father had invested in the company at its launch in 1966

Traverse City, MI · 19d
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Yahoo!

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Michigan residents fight potential $6.4bn datacenter bill: ‘That is insanity’

Michigan utility customers may pay $6.4bn for two new gas plants to meet datacenter demand, drawing outrage from residents. The potential burden on ratepayers, especially residential customers, is a microcosm of similar tensions nationwide, highlighting how the utility industry benefits from unchecked datacenter growth. The proliferation of energy-hungry datacenters in...

Michigan · 19d
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The US Sun

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Goodwill’s opening bonanza is bringing four new stores in four states

THRIFT shoppers are rejoicing over the news of four new Goodwill locations. The jam-packed thrift stores are located in four states: Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, and South Carolina. The Cedar Falls, Iowa location is located at 618 Brandilynn Boulevard, and it opened on October 6. While the brand-new shop offers shoppers...

Cedar Falls, IA · 24d

1240 The Ticket

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The List of Closed Michigan Wendy’s Keeps Growing

A Michigan company has closed 33 Wendy’s since filing for bankruptcy. Several are here at home and more shutdowns could continue into November.

Michigan · 19d

9&10 News

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Traverse City creates tax break district for small landlords who rent to income-qualified tenants

Commissioners voted unanimously to establish an attainable housing district for rentals of four units or fewer, with a 15-certificate cap and five-year terms

Traverse City, MI · 19d

9&10 News

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Planned power outage will affect 1,900 Wexford County customers on Thursday

About 1,900 Consumers Energy customers in Wexford County will experience a planned overnight power outage as the utility upgrades its Stony Corners substation.

Wexford County, MI · 19d

Michigan Capitol Confidential

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Leland charged a business $8,000 to apply for a zoning appeal

A property owner’s dispute with Leland Township zoning officials turned more expensive when the owner paid the township $8,000 to revisit a decision to deny a zoning request. Three others who filed an appeal over the last five years paid $300 each, by contrast. Apollos Properties LLC allowed a...

Leland, MI · 19d

The Detroit News

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Safety issues flagged at Palisades as nuclear plant preps for restart

Federal nuclear regulators have documented a series of recent safety incidents at the Palisades Nuclear Plant in west Michigan as its owner strives to make it the nation's first nuclear plant to resume operations after a shutdown. Workers were exposed elevated levels of airborne radioactivity at the plant in February, according to an August inspection report from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the federal panel that oversees the nation's nuclear fleet. A fuel rod tipped to an improper 30-degree angle when workers were reloading it in August. Palisades owner Holtec is using an unconventional system involving cranes and slings to move it into the spent fuel pool, according to documents filed with the NRC. Most recently, the NRC reported that workers at the plant's supply chain and quality assurance departments told regulators they are hesitant to raise safety issues and other concerns to managers or the NRC. "The problems that have arisen so far are possibly indicative of a pattern of poor management and inattention to safety concerns, or at worst putting a quick restart ahead of safety," said Edwin Lyman, a physicist and director of nuclear power safety for the Union of Concerned Scientists, a nonprofit science advocacy organization

Michigan · 19d

The Center Square

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Study: Michigan ranks ninth-lowest in self-employment tax participation

(The Center Square) – A new study found Michigan ranks one of the lowest states nationally for self-employment tax participation. Self-employment tax covers Social Security and Medicare contributions for self-employed individuals, including sole proprietors and independent contractors. Michigan had 578,920 self-employment tax filers out of 4,872,330 total returns. The average self-remitted tax was $4,699.51 per return, according to the study. “Every year, millions of Americans send money directly to the IRS through estimated payments, payments filed with their returns, and self-employment tax obligations. These are not taxes withheld by an employer; they are dollars individuals calculate and remit on their own,” the report said. “Michigan stands out as a state where this self-remitted tax burden is notably light, ranking among the ten lowest states in the share of filers paying self-employment tax.” The new 50-state analysis found that just 11.88% of Michigan filers pay self-employment tax, ranking it the 9th lowest nationally. Only eight states rank lower, led by West Virginia at 9.36%, Wisconsin at 10.56% and Pennsylvania at 11.11%. Michigan also trailed neighboring states like Illinois, where participation was 12.78%, and Minnesota, at 12.47%. The national average was 13.68%. “While the state’s manufacturing-driven W-2 workforce keeps the voluntary tax

Michigan · 18d

WNEM

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Michigan Attorney General on proposed dam sale

Michigan · 18d

9&10 News

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Traverse City company receives $170K for drone power line inspections

A Traverse City company is receiving $170,000 in state funding to test drone technology for inspecting power lines as part of a statewide effort to demonstrate new uses for advanced aircraft.

Traverse City, MI · 18d

9&10 News

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Myrtle and Maude’s Farm Market celebrates sixth fall season in Williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG — Myrtle and Maude’s farm market in Williamsburg, Mich., is celebrating its sixth fall season with new animal additions, family activities and seasonal baked goods. Co-owners Sadie Merchant and Sue Hubbell operate the farm to connect visitors with local agriculture while offering family-friendly recreation. The business features...

Whitewater Township, MI · 18d

Food Drink Life

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The Cherry Capital of the World Trades Cherries for Cider Every Fall

October is Michigan Agritourism Month, and Traverse City's orchards and farm markets are at peak harvest. The post The Cherry Capital of the World Trades Cherries for Cider Every Fall appeared first on Food Drink Life .

Traverse City, MI · 20d

michiganbusinessnetwork.com

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LEO: MIOSHA Announces $500,000 in Grant Funding Available to Michigan Small Businesses for Enhanced Worker Protections

— Small businesses in Michigan with 250 employees or fewer can now apply for a Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) matching grant up to $5,000 to purchase equipment and associated training they need to improve the safety and health of their employees. The MIOSHA Workplace Improvement to Safety...

Michigan · 21d

HometownLife.com

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30 Trader Joe's opening across U.S. Where Michigan will see new store

The popular grocery chain Trader Joe's has plans to open 30 new stores across the U.S., and Michigan is included in the expansion. Michigan will see a new location in southeast Michigan, though the grand opening date has yet to be revealed for the Michigan site or most of the other planned stores.

Michigan · 20d

WNEM

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Whitmer launches statewide network to grow Michigan space economy

SAGINAW, Mich. — A new initiative aims to create higher hopes for the future, because under it, the sky’s the limit. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer launched a statewide network to accelerate growth in Michigan’s space economy, a team that’s working to catch the eyes of NASA. The...

Michigan · 20d

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Medline plans new distribution center in Michigan

NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline plans to open a new distribution center in Van Buren Township, Mich., a suburb of Detroit, as part of its effort to build a Midwestern network. The 800,000-square-foot facility will add capacity and operational flexibility as the company invests to support its growth and the evolving needs of health care providers across all points of care. "This investment in Van Buren Township reflects Medline's continued focus on strengthening our Michigan distribution network and investing in our people," said Billy Abrams, executive vice president of supply chain solutions at Medline. "The new facility allows us to add capacity and flexibility in a key Midwest market while giving our teams more tools, resources and support to serve health care providers across Michigan and the broader region." Medline says the new facility is expected to house many of the same technologies already in use at other facilities and is expected to begin serving customers across Michigan in late 2028. The company also recently announced two new facilities in California, following a fire at its facility in Tracy.

Michigan · 20d

WLNS

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Consumers Energy seeks natural gas rate hike, four days after $139M approval

Consumers Energy announced its intent to file a new natural gas rate hike request four days after the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a $139 million natural gas hike.

Michigan · 19d

farmersadvance.com

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Field focus: Don't let ruts ruin next year's yield

The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center predicts temperatures will likely be above normal while precipitation will be near normal to leaning above normal for the majority of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio from Oct. 21 to 27. Eric Snodgrass of Nutrien Ag says a strong El Niño will be from November 2026 through March 2027. There is no such thing as a super El Niño. Aaron Wilson of Ohio State University says all the hubbub about an upcoming frost and freeze is just normal mid- to late October weather. The Midwestern Regional Climate Center has several tools that show typical freeze dates at mrcc.purdue.edu/climate/home.

Indiana · 20d