In today's newsletter, Michigan sits atop a mineral mine worth billions, Michigan and Michigan State gear up for rivalry week and 5 hidden gems to add to your restaurant bucket list in Ann Arbor. |
Get ready, Michigan and Michigan State fans. Rival week is here. |
The countdown is on for one of the biggest college football rivalries in the country—Michigan versus Michigan State. As a soon-to-be newcomer to the state of Michigan (and even newer sports fan), there's much for me to learn about this decades-long feud between the schools. Luckily, MLive compiled the top 10 moments of this bitter, family rivalry.
Searching for dinner plans after the stadium lights fade out? We have you covered. Check out these 5 hidden gem restaurants in Ann Arbor to try out this weekend.
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Potash cores at the Michigan Geological Survey warehouse at Western Michigan University on May 11, 2017. (Daytona Niles | MLive.com) |
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Michigan sits on a mineral worth billions — but it's 8,000 feet underground. |
What you need to know: Michigan could have a gold, er, mineral rush soon. Michigan’s vast 2.9-million-acre potash deposit—8,000 feet beneath the surface— holds 75 million tons of material valued at $65 billion by Western Michigan University researchers. Tapping into it could “establish Michigan as a leading U.S. supplier of a key fertilizer used by farmers worldwide,” according to the U.S. Geological Survey. What's potash? Evaporated seawater from nearly 400 million years ago left behind a deposit of potassium-rich salt. Potash, or potassium chloride, is a critical ingredient for fertilizer, is only found in a few places in North America. Mining Millions for Michigan: The crystalized potash ore sits a mile-and-a-half under the earth’s surface — roughly one and half times the depth of the Grand Canyon. Once completed, the potash mine could inject millions of dollars in Michigan’s economy. Mining potash could help the economy. But it could hurt the environment. Conservationists are pushing back on the project, citing possible environment concerns. |
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Respiratory virus is spreading quickly among children: Here’s what to know. |
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Michigan and Michigan State? How in the world does a Michigander end up cheering for both? |
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The good, bad and ugly from Lions’ 24-6 loss to Dallas Cowboys. |
Back on the field: The Detroit Lions (1-5) went into halftime leading 6-3 against the Dallas Cowboys (5-2) on the road in Week 7, sporting an inspired effort from their defense after the bye week. The Lions fell flat against the Dallas Cowboys 24-6 as they returned to the field. MLive's Detroit Lions beat writer Ben Raven’s video breakdown covers the teams latest loss. St. Brown suffers brain injury: Amon-Ra St. Brown opened the day as the Detroit Lions’ only healthy starting receiver left. Now he’s out too, leaving the Cowboys game after suffering a brain injury in the first quarter.
Word on the street: The Detroit Lions, only two weeks ago, had the highest-scoring offense in the NFL. Yesterday's performance might be painting a different picture. Here's what's being said nationally after the Lions went touchdown-free in second straight game. |
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Halloween is only 7 days away. Here's where you can have a spooky good time: |
Fun in Flint: Flint’s Berston Field House will provide a safe place for families to bring their children to trick-or-treat during a free candy giveaway from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, or until all 2,500 bags of candy are gone. This trick-or-treating opportunity is so safe that it even features a drive-thru.
Staying safe: The Midland Police Department is giving families a few tips to keep in mind as they head out to snag some candy this Halloween.
Perfect weekend for leaf peeping:A costume contest, a magic show, pumpkin bowling and other fall-themed games and activities will be highlights of this year’s Halloween Forest in Kalamazoo. The free, family-friendly event, which offers an alternative to trick-or-treating, will take over Milham Park, 607 E. Kilgore Rd., from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. |
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You're all caught up. Let's get today started. |
Having a case of the Mondays? Here's an affirmation to turn it around: "Good things are on their way to me everyday."
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