In today's newsletter, Biden meets with UAW members, Michigan approves Tesla supplier’s nickel exploration and weekend plans in across the state. |
Celebrating Black History Month across Michigan |
February marks the national recognition of Black History Month, a time to celebrate the culture, history, ingenuity and the innumerable contributions Black people have made to America. Head to Saginaw Valley State University to see sculptures of the late Harlem Renaissance artist Richmond Barthé or visit Flint to learn about the unique challenges of African American genealogical research. Washtenaw County has several events to honor Black History month like a film screening of “The League”, where viewers can immerse themselves in the history of Negro League Baseball. Celebrate Black History Month in Jackson County by creating art inspired by African American artists at the Jackson District Library or enjoy the Black Excellence Community Awards Banquet & Gala. |
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President Joe Biden addresses UAW members during a campaign stop at a phone bank in the UAW Region 1 Union Hall, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Warren, Mich. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) |
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Biden meets with UAW members, Black faith leaders during Michigan visit |
Visiting: President Joe Biden met with members of the United Auto Workers union Thursday in Warren, emphasizing to a room of roughly 100 individuals the power of the middle class and laborers. Before heading to the UAW union hall to give his remarks, Biden stopped met with Black faith leaders in Harper Woods. He then traveled to a UAW training site near a General Motors campus in Warren. Protesters were waiting for Biden at the campus to call for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Fundraising: Underscoring Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s aspirations on the national political stage, her Fight Like Hell political action committee reported raising more than $1.8M million in the final six months of 2022. |
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Michigan approves Tesla supplier’s nickel exploration lease |
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources approved a mineral lease for Talon Metals to explore for nickel deposits under 23,000 acres in Baraga, Houghton, Iron and Marquette counties. Talon is drilling near the nation’s only existing nickel mine, Lundin Mining Company’s Eagle Mine northwest of Marquette. Oily: Federal regulators say they recovered more than 3,000 gallons of oil and counting after it escaped a Saginaw County truck yard. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials say the oil is linked “without a doubt” to an adjacent trucking company named C&J Bark Haulers. Also in the environment: New research from the University of Michigan discovered fruits and vegetables grown in urban gardens have a carbon footprint six times greater than conventionally grown produce. |
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Michigan’s weekend weather: Wow, late March-like with a very welcomed guest |
Slightly warmer: There's no rain or snow in store for Michigan this weekend, according to the forecast. Afternoon temperatures should warm to around 40 degrees for most of Lower Michigan on Saturday. There's one more thing that makes our weekend weather beautiful: the sun will be out. Pocket full of sunshine: There’s a lot of joy to be found in this weekend’s forecast for the upper regions of the Lower Peninsula and the U.P. The sun will be out in full force and daytime highs could reach 45 degrees. Beyond the weekend: The NOAA long-range forecasters just released the new February forecast. The first half of the month is expected to have very warm, dry weather. That's expected to change around mid-February from a much warmer than normal pattern to a near-normal or slightly colder than normal pattern. |
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Mother of Michigan school shooter reminds jury her son is human |
On the stand: Victims referred to Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley as a “waste,” “a creature” or refused to say his name, but his mother, Jennifer Crumbley, told jurors he’s human as she took the witness stand in her own defense on Thursday, Feb. 1. Also in court: A self-styled conservative activist will represent himself in court during a trial for allegedly kicking a fellow Republican in his crotch while disrupting a Michigan Republican committee in a Clare hotel. In the first day of the jury trial in the case against Michael Christopher Butler, prosecutors introduced evidence of the 911 call and emotional testimony from the woman who found the body of a 16-month-old boy in a ditch. |
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A look at weekend plans in Michigan |
Ann Arbor: Strolling two miles of illuminated nature trails at The Farm at Trinity Health or checking out Briarwood Mall’s Lunar New Year Celebration are just two events in Ann Arbor this weekend. Muskegon: From date night at the Muskegon Museum of Art to the JCI Greater Muskegon’s Annual Snowfest, here are three fun things to do in the area this weekend. Flint: You can prepare for Valentine’s Day after competing in a Super Smash Bros tournament in downtown Flint this weekend. Mid Michigan: From STEM night at the Saginaw YMCA to a special children’s event at Bay City’s Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library, check out these events this weekend. Grand Rapids: Check out five events in Grand Rapids this weekend including “Disney’s On Ice” at Van Andel Arena, the Michigan International Auto Show, and a historic LEGO display at Grand Rapids Public Museum. |
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