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Kristi Noem rides off into the sunset

Kristi Noem rides off into the sunset

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Kristi Noem rides off into the sunset

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
At times, you could be forgiven for having thought that Kristi Noem wanted to be a uniformed DHS officer rather than the secretary of the department.Now, the cabinet member most inclined to glamour shots out in the field is going to have to go back to wearing civilian clothes.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
To the Editor:Recently I was asked what I noted about Gladwin County.
Former Detroit News reporter Eric Freedman teaches journalism at Michigan State University and directs Capital News Service.

Former Detroit News reporter Eric Freedman teaches journalism at Michigan State University and directs Capital News Service.

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Reflections on a half century of reporting

Eric Freedman
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
LANSINGIt was 50 years ago this month when I took a big gamble.With a fresh law degree, student debt, a new Volkswagen Rabbit with a car loan – and a 3-week-old baby – I gave up a safe congressional staff job I enjoyed, took a 13 percent pay cut and became a newspaper reporter.No regrets.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
To the Editor:Since last July, a group of parents, 4-H leaders, auction buyers, award sponsors, and volunteers has been working together to address longstanding concerns with the Gladwin County Fair.
Rate increase for Veteran Directed Care

Rate increase for Veteran Directed Care

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Rate increase for Veteran Directed Care

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Veterans with very serious and complex medical conditions will see a hefty increase in the amount of money paid for their home care.
Brandy Johnson is president of the Michigan Community College Association. MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATION

Brandy Johnson is president of the Michigan Community College Association. MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATION

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Michigan’s school counselors spread thin, not able to help students enough

Lillian Williams
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
LANSINGMichigan has the secondworst student-to-counselor ratio in the country, according to the American School Counselor Association.The ratio of students to counselors was 573-to-one during the 2023-24 school year, more than double the 250-to-one ratio that the association recommends.
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