Parts of Michigan have seen almost twice as much snow as usual so far this winter. Bitter wind chills and hazardous roads are expected through the week, creating risks for drivers but ideal conditions for winter sports.
Quality of Life
Michigan is a great place to live. Bridge will report that fact often — and on potential threats to the assets that make it so.
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Want affordable housing in northern Michigan? Stop NIMBYism, official says
Yarrow Brown, who is stepping down as executive director of northwest Michigan’s Housing North, talks about lessons learned and what Michigan needs to do to overcome its housing shortage.
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Michigan makes gains in moving data, with fewer people leaving state
Moving companies say about as many people came to Michigan as left it in 2025, with one firm even reporting a net gain. After years of sluggish population, is Michigan gaining steam?
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Gordie Howe Bridge to give Michigan a walkable, bikeable link to Canada
Expected to open in 2026, Detroit’s Gordie Howe International Bridge will be Michigan’s only crossing to Canada with a pedestrian and bike path.
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Michigan studios see rising demand for laser tattoo removal
Taking them off is longer, much more costly and a lot more painful than getting them put on. Also, due to some health reasons, some should be wary of the laser when having their body art erased or covered up.
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How to recycle your Christmas tree safely, responsibly in Michigan
Real Christmas trees can be turned into mulch, wildlife shelters or even backyard garden helpers.
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The Superior State? 50 years ago, the UP tried to break from Michigan
How the Mackinac Bridge, environmental rules and economic conditions fueled a 1975 push to make the Upper Peninsula the 51st state.
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Chessboxing is a real thing. And a Michigander is the new world champ
Michigan’s James Canty III recently won the super heavyweight chessboxing world championship in Serbia. The sport blends speed chess and boxing. You need your ‘brain and brawn,’ he said.
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Experts: Record 3.9M Michiganders set for holiday travel. Allow extra time
AAA projects a record 3.9 million Michiganders will travel at least 50 miles during the year-end holidays, a 1.8% increase from last year. Most travelers will drive, while air, bus, train and cruise travel are also expected to rise.
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Russian cargo jet grounded 16 years in Upper Peninsula may soon fly again
The plane was grounded in 2009 amid court battles over who had rights to the aircraft. Today, Ukrainian engineers plan to ready the plane for new life.