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Essays by Karen Anderson: Voices in the Dark
I would simply say, “Good night.” And two voices would say, “Good night.” It was enough to send me back to bed and to sleep.
MI Supreme Court to hear youth life without parole challenge
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear cases in January that could decide whether more younger defendants convicted of murder will have an opportunity to have their mandatory sentences of life with no chance of parole reconsidered by a judge.
At year end, lawmakers sent dozens of bills to governor. Now what?
Now that 2024 is over, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will have to decide what to do with the dozens of bills heading her way.
The Squeaky Sand Phenomenon
On April 8, 2024, Meghan Hetfield and her partner Roni Pillischer witnessed a total solar eclipse over Lake Ontario. But in the middle of this intense and beautiful experience, something else kept grabbing their attention: the mystery of the squeaky sand all around them.
Drummond Island quarry to receive $10 million for upgrades
A limestone quarry on Drummond Island in the eastern Upper Peninsula is receiving $10 million in federal funding to upgrade its operations.
Great Lakes ice cover still low, but could grow
Ice cover on the Great Lakes is slightly down for this time of year, but snowfall and temperatures averaged out for the month of December, according to the National Weather Service.
Michigan to see two minimum wage hikes in 2025
Michigan workers can expect two increases in the minimum wage next year.
Jimmy Carter to be honored with a state funeral before being buried next to Rosalynn
Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.
NYT’s Top 10 list includes 2 books featured by National Writers Series
The New York Times annually names the 10 best fiction and nonfiction books of the year. This year’s list features books by Kaveh Akbar and Hampton Sides — both of whom appeared in Traverse City this year.
Essays by Karen Anderson: Wrong Car
As a young person, I wouldn’t think twice about such a screw-up, but as an old person, I fear I’ve lost it—whatever “it” is.