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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022

In today’s newsletter, we have a look at the latest news out of Lansing, an expert testifies that Flint children were poisoned by the city's water and the seven campers you'll meet at Michigan campgrounds.

The outdoors can be fun during Michigan summer. But please be careful out there.

We are now in June, which means outdoor activities are on the minds and calendars of Michiganders. While heading to a lake can be a lot of fun, there are also dangers involved.

Over the Memorial Day weekend, there were four drownings reported in Michigan lakes. We know the Great Lakes cause the most obvious dangers, with waves and undertows, but smaller lakes can be dangerous too.

Yesterday we shared DNR safety tips for swimming, but we wanted to remind you once more the importance of taking precautions. We want you all to have a safe and fun Michigan summer.

Curated by Jessica Shepherd

High winds created large waves and dangerous swimming conditions in Lake Michigan.

Nike alleges a Michigan marketplace sold counterfeit shoes.

Fake Nikes? Nike intensified its legal battle with StockX earlier this month when it alleged the Michigan-based online marketplace sold counterfeit sneakers.

A new development: The new claim follows a February lawsuit that claims StockX is illegally using Nike’s trademark by selling digital versions of the brand’s sneakers. In an amended complaint filed in the U.S. District Court of Southern New York by New York-based law firm DLA Piper, Nike attacked the crown jewel of StockX’s business: authenticity.

Watch out: If you are interested in NFTs and cryptocurrency, be aware that scams are on the rise in Michigan.

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Here's a roundup of the latest news out of Lansing.

Unlock Michigan 2:Despite gathering enough signatures, a proposed Michigan ballot initiative to reduce government power during health emergencies will not be submitted, its leaders announced Tuesday, ending its path toward appearing on the November ballot.

3 candidates file lawsuits: Disqualified candidates Perry Johnson, James Craig and Michael Markey Jr. have filed three separate lawsuits in two different courts in an attempt to get on the Aug. 2 primary ballot for Michigan governor.

Michigan AG files brief: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a brief in a federal court case Tuesday defending a prominent Virginia school’s admissions policy to increase the diversity of its student body.

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'The kids were poisoned by water,' expert testifies in Flint water trial.

Expert testimony: A medical doctor and expert in diagnosing and treating lead-exposed children told a federal jury on Tuesday that four children at the center of a bellwether civil trial were lead poisoned by the water they drank in Flint during the city’s water crisis.

Dr. William Bithoney, a consulting physician for the NAACP Lead Poisoning Project in Indiana, was the last witness called by attorneys for the four children in their case against two companies that consulted with the city of Flint about its water in 2014 and 2015.

What Dr. Bithoney said: “The kids were poisoned by water from the Flint River when the pipes weren’t treated appropriately. That poisoning was persistent (and) chronic ... I worked to be sure I was making an accurate diagnosis of why these kids had thousands of micrograms of lead in their bones.”

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Michigan baseball is carrying a Rocky Balboa mindset into the NCAA tournament.

What a ride: Just two weeks ago, the Wolverines weren't even in the conversation for receiving an NCAA Tournament bid. But they flipped a switch the final week of the regular season to earn the No. 5 seed in the conference tournament. They carried that momentum to Nebraska, where they knocked off the top four seeds en route to a league championship and an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament.

Wolverine Confidential: Our Wolverines beat writers discuss the wild ride this baseball team took to the tourney and look ahead to the challenge ahead on the latest episode of the Wolverine Confidential podcast.

Pitcher suspended: Michigan will be without one of its top pitchers for the first three games of the tournament.

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The 7 campers you are sure to meet at Michigan campgrounds this summer.

Campground season is here: Sure, some of you are hardcore and camp all year long (And some of you actually prefer winter camping. You're wild.) But for the average Michigan camper, Memorial Day weekend signaled the beginning of tents and roasted marshmallows for 2022.

Which camper are you? We have a look at the seven kids of campers you are bound to meet at your favorite campground this year. Check out our list and ask yourself, "Which one am I?" This is sure to give you a good chuckle.

Best camping in the country? One Michigan state park is currently in the running for the title of Best State Park for RVing/Camping via a USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice poll. Wilderness State Park in the northern Lower Peninsula is one of 20 parks in the country vying for the No. 1 spot.

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You're all caught up.

Thanks for joining us on this WEDNESDAY. We have to keep repeating it loudly, since we are confused during this short week.

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— Jessica Shepherd

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