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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The bills would take $3 million out of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights' budget to cover the costs for schools to change the mascots if a federal complaint succeeds.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Pow-Wow was held Friday in Suttons Bay to congratulate seniors and celebrate those who serve.

Friday, May 03, 2013  From grain to glass, making vodka and whiskey with local crops is catching on

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The real estate market is heating up here in northern Michigan and local realtors are predicting a successful summer ahead.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The quality of the air we breathe has improved over the last fifteen years, but there are still over 100 million Americans breathing smog or pollution every day, the American Lung Association says.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Hollywood yielding to China's box-office clout by removing some content, filming alternatives

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care as they get older

Monday, April 22, 2013  Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centers

Monday, April 08, 2013  Airline passenger complaints are surging as airlines continue to cram more seats into the same tube.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  US is halfway toward Obama's 5-year goal of doubling exports but likely to fall a bit short

Monday, April 01, 2013  AP IMPACT: Mexican cartels dispatch trusted agents to live and work deep inside United States

Thursday, March 28, 2013  However Supreme Court rules, sharp divisions over gay marriage will persist across U.S.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Firefighters say the blaze was difficult to fight because the home's driveway was not plowed.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Influential pediatricians group backs gay marriage; says kids raised that way do just as well

Friday, March 15, 2013  A bill introduced Thursday would require police to have a search warrant, or show imminent danger before allowing a surveillance drone.