Scratching the Right Itch

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Ron Reimink knew how uncomfortable and annoying swimmer’s itch could be. He spent much of his adult life trying to eradicate it in lakes across northern Michigan. Then one day, he realized he was completely wrong.
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Benson talks about gubernatorial hopes, faith in election process

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Michigan's Secretary of State stopped by the IPR studios during a campaign swing through northern Michigan.
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Hot, humid weather in store for much of Michigan

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The heat combined with possible thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday will make for what forecasters are calling a “wet blanket effect.”
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Researchers to discuss owl migration at Whitefish Point

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The new nonprofit is seeking to fill a research gap left after Michigan Audubon suspended its owl banding program last fall.
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In Alpena, international teams compete to be world champs

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The MATE ROV world championship sees high school and college teams build underwater robots for pride, prizes and maybe even a career.
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Measles case confirmed in Grand Traverse County

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The disease causes high fevers, open sores and can lead to other health issues like pneumonia, blindness and brain swelling.
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From Bridge: Bill could give Mackinac Island more control over ferry service

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The measure, introduced by state Senator John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs), would allow Mackinac Island to amend its charter and gain the power to “control all aspects of ferry service.”
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Baldwin’s ICE detention center accepts first detainees

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North Lake Correctional Facility, near Baldwin, accepted its first immigration detainees Monday, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Fake listings, real losses: Facebook housing scams target Traverse City area renters

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Traverse City Facebook groups are being flooded by fake real estate listings, featuring photos of real properties and luring in renters with affordable prices.
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Minimum wage campaign gearing up for referendum push

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If successful, the referendum would repeal bipartisan compromise legislation that passed in February.
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Counting the Kirtland’s warbler

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Volunteers and conservation groups and agencies are in the jack pine forests this week, counting the Kirtland's warbler which almost went extinct in the 1980s because of loss of habitat.
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Essays by Karen Anderson: Olden Days

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I hear the voice telling this story and am surprised to find it’s mine. How did my childhood become the olden days?
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