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State finds bovine TB in northeast Michigan herd. What it means freep.com/story/news/local/m…

State finds bovine TB in northeast Michigan herd. What it means

Michigan officials reported bovine tuberculosis in an Alcona County cattle herd. How they found it.

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'Ah! Leah!' singer Donnie Iris dies. What was the cause of death? freep.com/story/entertainmen…

'Ah! Leah!' singer Donnie Iris dies. What was the cause of death?

Donnie Iris, a rock musician from Pittsburgh suburb Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, died Oct. 26 at 83 years old.

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Cheerios and Ziploc seal a deal for cereal freshness freep.com/story/money/food/2…

Cheerios and Ziploc seal a deal for cereal freshness

General Mills-owned Cheerios has teamed up with Ziploc for a new resealable bag, which is meant to keep cereal more fresh than current bags.

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Savannah Chrisley is pregnant, expecting first child with fiancé freep.com/story/entertainmen…

Savannah Chrisley is pregnant, expecting first child with fiancé

Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley is pregnant with her first child. She also announced her engagement.

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Photos: Halloween in Detroit, then and now freep.com/picture-gallery/ne…

Halloween in Detroit, then and now

From kids wearing paper hats to people of all ages with elaborate costumes. Photo show Halloween in Detroit through the years.

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Walmart Great Value fruit cocktail recalled. Is Michigan affected? freep.com/story/entertainmen…

Walmart Great Value fruit cocktail recalled. Is Michigan affected?

Walmart recalled more than 44,000 cans of its value brand fruit cocktail across seven states.

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Is outside temp gauge in your car accurate? A meteorologist explains freep.com/story/money/cars/2…

Is outside temp gauge in your car accurate? A meteorologist explains

Car thermometers often show different outside temps than what your smartphone says. A meteorologist explains why that sometimes happens.

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Flu wave hits U.S. early. What's happening in Michigan? freep.com/story/news/health/…

Flu wave hits U.S. early. What's happening in Michigan?

In its latest data, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are several cues that suggest flu season has gotten an early start.

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Fired MSU coach Tucker offered ‘remorseful’ apology to sex accuser via @usatodaysports @kennyjacoby usatoday.com/story/sports/nc…

Fired MSU coach Tucker offered ‘remorseful’ apology to sex accuser | Exclusive

Confidential settlement offers the fired head coach sent the woman who accused him of sexual harassment undermine his aggressive public denials.

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West Michigan child sexual abuse case raises questions about safeguards freep.com/story/news/educati…

West Michigan child sexual abuse case raises questions about safeguards

Prosecutors in Kent and Ottawa counties charge one man with more than 60 felonies in connection with child sexual abuse and assault at two childcare centers.

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DeLorean fans love their automotive movie stars freep.com/story/money/cars/2…

DeLorean fans love their automotive movie stars

A group of DeLorean owners get together to talk about their rides made famous by a 1985 movie and the rise and fall of an automotive maverick.

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Off-road guru raised this $111K SUV's profile and its ground clearance freep.com/story/money/cars/m…

Off-road guru raised this $111K SUV's profile and its ground clearance

I took a second look at a 2025 Ford Bronco RTR ROVR, a version of the Bronco SUV modified by racer Vaughn Gittin's company that is really tall.

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Jim Farley finds a new chief of staff from Canada. What we know freep.com/story/money/cars/f…

Jim Farley finds a new chief of staff from Canada. What we know

Goodman's selection as chief of staff 'is not likely to change' crossborder relationships but signals future manufacturing paths, an expert said.

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Some question if Dan Gilbert, GM are giving enough for RenCen plan freep.com/story/money/busine…

Some question if Dan Gilbert, GM are giving enough for RenCen plan

Bedrock and GM say it's wrong to assume nefarious intent in recent announcement for a nonprofit setup that is also popular in 'dark money' politics.

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Patient dies after ambulance hit, rolls over in this Michigan city freep.com/story/news/local/m…

Patient dies after ambulance hit, rolls over in this Michigan city

An ambulance crew member also was hurt in the crash, police said.

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Detroit Zoo, historical museums seek voter support on millages freep.com/story/news/2026/10…

Detroit Zoo, historical museums seek voter support on millages

Taxes for supporting animals, artifacts and education are on the ballot in metro Detroit.

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Will Amon-Ra St. Brown, Ennis Rakestraw play for Lions vs Vikings? Dan Campbell has injury updates freep.com/story/sports/nfl/l…

Will Amon-Ra St. Brown, Ennis Rakestraw play for Lions vs Vikings?

Amon-Ra St. Brown and Ennis Rakestraw could miss practice time this week with ankle injuries but both are expected to play next week vs. the Vikings.

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Opinion: Michigan voters aren't the only losers in our ugly campaigns | Opinion freep.com/story/opinion/cont…

Michigan voters aren't the only losers in our ugly campaigns | Opinion

Today's attack ads go beyond issues and policy. The result: fewer people willing to run for office and a weaker democracy.

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Vote for the Detroit Free Press Girls Athlete of the Week freep.com/story/sports/high-…

Vote for the Detroit Free Press Girls Athlete of the Week

Three players are finalists for the Detroit Free Press Girls Athlete of the Week for Oct. 19-25.

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Michigan football still waiting for 'hot hand' in rushing game freep.com/story/sports/colle…

Michigan football still waiting for 'hot hand' in rushing game

On Monday, coach Kyle Whittingham was asked if Michigan football might consider a new strategy at running back: keeping one player in for longer.

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