Editorials
Praise for MSU Extension office in Dickinson County
Bouquet: As long-time gardeners tending a vegetable garden, an orchard and a wooded lot of mixed soft and hardwoods, my husband and I have depended on the services of the Dickinson County Michigan State University Extension Office for advice, for soil samples, for testing my canner pressure ...
Editorial cartoon for Aug. 16, 2025
Appreciate the outdoors but don’t take it for granted
In Michigan, we are proud of our wildlife, waterways and public lands and want to ensure that they are protected for future generations to enjoy. We celebrate our long legacy of conservation and recommit ourselves to bringing vital species back from the brink and protecting our state’s ...
Editorial cartoon for Aug. 15, 2025
Pets, livestock should get vaccinations, too
Vaccines aren't just a good idea for humans — pets and livestock need the protection they provide as well, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Especially in the summertime, when the threat rises of diseases carried by other animals and insects such as ...