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A different perspective on the fur trade
-Carl Gawboy, a Minnesota artist and Ojibwe scholar, explores the rich history of the fur trade in his book “Fur Trade Nation: An Ojibwe’s Graphic History.”
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Trump firings hit Great Lakes sea lamprey program, Michigan forestry workers
-Fish and wildlife officials tasked with holding back a species that would otherwise decimate the Great Lakes fishery were among those caught up in a mass purge of federal workers.
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Will JD Vance save the Great Lakes from Trump?
-The vice president once pushed for restoration funding. Advocates hope he hasn’t forgotten.
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Michigan Residents Push for an Environmental Impact Statement Before Restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant
-An assessment found that reopening the plant would have “no significant impact” on the local environment, but locals want a more thorough review.
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Southwest Detroit homes flooded, families displaced by water main rupture
-A 54-inch water main rupture flooded streets and several hundred homes in Southwest Detroit, displacing families and causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure.
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From Madigan’s Conviction to ComEd’s EV Rebate Program: How Illinois is Shaping Its Energy Future
-More energy news as federal funding for climate science faces cuts under Trump, while Ohio wrestles with “a supply and demand imbalance” on the electric grid.
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After water main break, officials say homes in Detroit’s Southwest will get repairs covered
-Residents of Detroit’s Southwest neighborhood are facing flooded streets, basements and possibly lengthy stays in temporary shelters after a 54-inch water transmission main broke.
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Veteran Great Lakes advocate cautions on prioritizing economic development over protecting the environment
-Michigan advocate Laura Rubin reacts to the EPA’s five “pillars” plan that includes making the United States the “Artificial Intelligence Capital of the World.”
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Points North: Back to the Boundary Waters
-Erik Grams has been taking trips to the Boundary Waters in Minnesota for over 30 years. It’s his favorite place in the world. But last year, during a fishing trip, there was a fatal accident that left Erik wrestling with his feelings about the place he loved.