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MSU Study Focuses On Fake Drugs

New research at Michigan State University looks to crack down on fake and substandard prescription drugs. MSU scientists say their work is unusual in that criminology theory is being applied in the public health field. They say initial findings suggest that a country’s willingness to combat counterfeit and sub-standard medicines …

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DNR Produces Map For Morel Hunting

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources provides an online interactive map that highlights the state’s 2015 wildfires and prescribed burns – each more than 10 acres in size – to help mushroom hunters in their quest for morels. “Morel mushrooms are often found in locations where large fires occurred the previous …

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14th Annual Local History Smackdown Thursday At The Calumet Theater

High School students will be competing against one another this week in the face-paced Local History Smackdown. Ten teams of students from the area will try and answer questions about the local history, geography and geology. Keweenaw National Historical Park Acting Superintendent and Chief of Interpretation & Education Kathleen Harter …

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Consent Hearing To Be Held On Tax Tribunal Appointment

The Michigan Senate Finance Committee will hold a consent hearing tomorrow on Governor Rick Snyder’s appointment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. State Representative Scott Dianda has been among those raising concerns over the appointment of former Tax Tribunal Judge Marcus Abood. Dianda says that’s because he has previously ruled in …

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Lack Of Sleep Could Affect Your Health

When was the last time you got a full night of sleep? Sleep deprivation can have negative effects on your body. And while sleeping-in on the weekends will help you feel better, it doesn’t go as far as you think. Sleep expert Dr. Reena Mehra says the best thing you …

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House Vote Expected On State Budget

A state House committee has voted to send a $38 billion budget to the House floor. Speaker of the House Kevin Cotter is happy to see bipartisan support at the committee level. Most Democrats passed on their votes rather than directly voting against it after the GOP-controlled committee rejected dozens …

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