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Norwegian American Association of Michigan
Fake Ad Update | November 2024
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Middle Earth and the Peace Sign Necklace
Life lessons on South University
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Kerrytown Concert House
I Spy Update | November 2024
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Weathering Milton
Back in Florida, just in time for a hurricane
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Beavers Are Back
The rodent engineers are a clean-water success story.
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Burns Park Buzz
A new building site raises eyebrows.
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Mind Your Step
It took a decade, but a west-side sidewalk will finally be ADA compliant next year.
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Running for Judge
It’s rare for even one judicial seat to come open. This year there are two.
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Business
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People are passing up Briarwood's paid spots
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Tipping Point
A revived state law could upend the restaurant business.
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D2A2
Business is booming for the daily Detroit‒Ann Arbor express bus.
Marketplace
LatestRally House Expands Its A2 Footprint
With three former M Den sites
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Cherry Republic Grows
With twice the space, and a cherry-wine bar
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Golam Meats Is Now Mira International Market
A new family business at Packard and Platt.
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Event Review: Creature Discomfort
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B movies, cult classics, and mini golf
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Market Reenvisioned
“Haven’t they done this before?” Kurt Wilczewski asks. “A couple of times?”
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