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Have fun but be careful – fire danger is high

Have fun but be careful – fire danger is high

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Have fun but be careful – fire danger is high

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LANSINGIf you’re heading to northern Michigan to look for morels, hit your favorite fishing spot or get in a little time on the trails, be aware that fire danger is high.

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Fire equipment grant opportunity for local governments now open

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Treasury has announced the launch of the Fire Equipment Grant Program, a funding opportunity designed to help local units of government purchase critical fire equipment and fire gear for on-call, part-time, and volunteer firefighters.The program was created to...
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Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help

Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LANSINGMichigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state.However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.In tourism-dependent destinations such as Mackinac Island, preparing for the onrush of visitors...
Michigan DNR conservation officers seized an overlimit of 34 walleye Friday from a group of anglers who were renting a property in the city of Detroit for a fishing trip on the Detroit River.

Michigan DNR conservation officers seized an overlimit of 34 walleye Friday from a group of anglers who were renting a property in the city of Detroit for a fishing trip on the Detroit River.

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Northern Michigan residents caught with more than double the daily legal limit of walleye

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LANSINGAgroup of anglers from northern Michigan was caught Friday with an overlimit of 34 walleye – more than double the daily legal limit, after fishing on the Detroit River.“People visit Detroit from all over to take advantage of the abundant fishing offered by the Detroit River,” said Todd...
Natural Resources Commission approves deer regulation changes

Natural Resources Commission approves deer regulation changes

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Natural Resources Commission approves deer regulation changes

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LANSINGFollowing extensive public input, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission on Wednesday, May 13, approved several deer regulation changes for the 2026 and 2027 hunting seasons.The seven-member citizen commission, appointed by the governor, acted on and amended recommendations developed by...
Approximately 4.2 million steelhead eggs were collected during spring 2026 for Michigan’s state fish hatcheries.

Approximately 4.2 million steelhead eggs were collected during spring 2026 for Michigan’s state fish hatcheries.

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DNR staff successfully complete steelhead egg collection after lightning strike damage

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LANSINGAfter a lightning strike at the Little Manistee River Weir (Manistee County) threatened to derail steelhead egg collection for this season, the Department of Natural Resources rallied to collect approximately 4.2 million steelhead eggs for Michigan’s state fish hatcheries.
River Race events set for this weekend

River Race events set for this weekend

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River Race events set for this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Second Annual County River Race of Two Cities will be held Saturday and act as the centerpiece of two days of activity in the community celebrating outdoor recreation and the natural resources that define Gladwin County.Highlighting years of efforts by the Gladwin Conservation...
Tami O’Donnell

Tami O’Donnell

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Commissioner O’Donnell passes away at 64

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GLADWINGladwin County Commissioner Tami O’Donnell, 64, passed away on Monday.“Tami was an invaluable member of the Board of Commissioners on many levels,” said Board Chair Karen Moore.
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