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Identity theft alert reissued

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
LANSINGMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is re-issuing her alert on Identity Theft Warning Signs in recognition of Identity Theft Awareness Week to make residents aware of the clues that might mean their identity has been stolen.
The Michigan National Guard provides trained, combat-capable forces in support of the national security strategy worldwide and defense support of civil authorities in response to federal emergencies within the United States and state emergencies within Michigan. For more information, please visit: Michigan National Guard.

The Michigan National Guard provides trained, combat-capable forces in support of the national security strategy worldwide and defense support of civil authorities in response to federal emergencies within the United States and state emergencies within Michigan. For more information, please visit: Michigan National Guard.

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Northern Strike 26-1 set for Northern Michigan Winter

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
LANSINGNorthern Strike (NS) 26-1, this years’ winter exercise hosted by the Michigan National Guard (MING), is scheduled to take place across Northern Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC), Jan.26-29, 2026.
MI Healthy Climate Plan Report charts progress

MI Healthy Climate Plan Report charts progress

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MI Healthy Climate Plan Report charts progress

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) shared the 2025 MI Healthy Climate Plan Report, outlining the state’s continued progress toward a prosperous, sustainable future for all Michiganders through reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, expansion of clean...

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EDITOR’S INBOX

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
To the Editor:I’m a mother of three and a recently retired nurse with years of experience supporting families with at-risk newborns. I’ve seen how wildfire smoke from hundreds of miles away increases the number of Michiganders sent to emergency rooms with asthma attacks and breathing troubles.
Pieces of moss collected as evidence in the investigation of the 2011 murder of 4-year-old Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips in Mason County. FIELD MUSEUM

Pieces of moss collected as evidence in the investigation of the 2011 murder of 4-year-old Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips in Mason County. FIELD MUSEUM

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Crime-busters turn to moss to help solve crimes

Eric Freedman
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
LANSINGCan tiny pieces of moss become crime-busters?
Ironstone ceramics

Ironstone ceramics

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Ironstone ceramics

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
If you’re familiar with 19th-century ceramics, you probably know about ironstone. It was first made by English potter Miles Mason, who sold Chinese export porcelain and decided to make his own replacements for broken dishes.
Frosty temps result in cold paws

Frosty temps result in cold paws

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Frosty temps result in cold paws

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat “Fiero” is a robust outdoor cat who loves being outside all day and comes in at night. Recently, he came in limping a bit. I couldn’t see any damage to his paws, but the pads felt really cold and he didn’t like me touching them. Can cats’ paws freeze in the cold? -- Fred S.
Working out which plant-based milk substitute is healthiest

Working out which plant-based milk substitute is healthiest

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Working out which plant-based milk substitute is healthiest

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
DEAR DR. ROACH: Everyone in my family, except for me, has converted to using almond milk instead of cow’s milk. I just saw something on the internet stating that almond milk is possibly the worst plantbased milk substitute. I trust your opinion and research.
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