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Editorials

NMU protesters exercising First Amendment rights

The message began before Columbia University, but it has spread like wildfire over the past few weeks. Pro-Palestinian student protesters at Northern Michigan University have gathered on the lawn of the college’s academic mall with tents and signs, prepared to stay until today. This ...

Some ways to keep bicyclists safe on Michigan’s roadways

As warmer weather returns across the region, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning is working to educate the public and raise awareness about the ongoing issue of bicycle-related injuries and fatalities on the state’s roadways. May is National Bicycle Safety Month. It’s an ...

Subsidies should come with guardrails

Bipartisanship in Lansing can be hard to come by. But both Democrats and Republicans have well-placed and growing concerns about Michigan’s corporate welfare program and the true return on investment from the generous subsidies the state has handed out since 2021. As part of an economic ...

Know the pitfalls as well as benefits of reverse mortgages

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel advises homeowners to be cautious about turning to reverse mortgages as a solution to money problems. Nessel re-issued her reverse mortgages alert Monday to inform residents of the pros and cons related to this kind of loan. A reverse mortgage is a ...

That could have been one of us in path of wrecking ball on wheels

It’s terrifying to think about: You’re driving down the road, and suddenly another vehicle is speeding right at you in your lane. You might have seconds to swerve, or maybe it’s already too late. Wrong-way crashes kill innocent people with startling frequency in Wisconsin. Our state has ...

Celebrating veterinarians

Bouquet From The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Today we proudly celebrate World Veterinary Day — a day devoted to recognizing the valuable and essential contributions of veterinarians in maintaining animal and public health. The collaboration between MDARD and ...