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8 Cases Of Swine Flu In Michigan This Year

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has confirmed eight human cases of swine flu this year. They have been in Cass, Muskegon, and Ingham Counties. Department spokesperson Jennifer Eisner says the patients had

Upper Peninsula State Fair This Week

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The Upper Peninsula State Fair is underway in Escanaba. Sheila Krueger is the Associate Director of Delta County Chamber of Commerce, and says the theme is this is “Red, White and Blue.” “We have a large region,

Donald Trump Coming To Michigan Friday

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Donald Trump is set to speak Friday in Eaton County. The Republican Presidential nominee will hold a rally at the Summit Sports and Ice Complex near Lansing. While speaking with WLNS TV, general manager Paige Sauer says

Flint To Begin Replacing Old Water pipes

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Flint is moving forward on an effort to replace old lead and galvanized steel water lines amid the city’s crisis with lead-tainted water. A kickoff for the latest phase of the Fast Start program is Friday. Mayor Karen

MI Jobless Rate Down

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Michigan’s jobless rate dipped to 4.5 percent in July, a slight drop from the previous month and lowest in 15 years. The state said Wednesday it’s the lowest rate since January 2001’s 4.4 percent, but officials say it

Pure Michigan Getting Fall Campaign Ready

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Pure Michigan has some exciting things planned for their Fall campaign. Vice President Dave Lorenz says they’ll continue to feature fall color tours and opportunities to enjoy the heritage around the state. As for what else is