Morning Briefing

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2022

In today's newsletter, a look at the turnout for Michigan's primary election, heat and rain are in the weekend forecast and how to go "Running Up That Hill" Michigan style.

Happy 100th birthday to Robert Priefer, a captain and a storyteller.

A century of living is really something to celebrate. That's especially true when one has lived those years so well. Like Robert Priefer, who captained the legendary S.S. Milwaukee Clipper during its last decade in service.

Preifer now helps to preserve the vessel, which rests at the Grand Trunk dock on Muskegon Lake, and he loves to tell stories of the time he spent at the helm as the Clipper transported people back and forth across Lake Michigan from Muskegon to Milwaukee. We are sure he'll tell a few of those stories as they celebrate his milestone birthday on the vessel this Saturday evening.

Have a wonderful birthday, captain! And for those interested in ships sailing the Great Lakes, here's a look at the cruise ships bringing tourism bucks to the region.

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It only seemed right to include a photo of Priefer, seen here in 2010 aboard the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper.

Amid Michigan's woods and trout streams, neighbors fear the impact of a military expansion.

Lovells Township:The northern Michigan community is home to Camp Grayling, the nation's largest National Guard Training facility. But its bread and butter is the natural amenities. The woods attract hunters, ORV riders and snowmobilers. Its trout streams are the most beloved in the state.

Camp Grayling wants to expand: Earlier this year, the Michigan National Guard put forward a plan to more than double the camp’s size. Locals have worries about what that could mean for the area.

Meanwhile, in the UP: A new chapter has begun in a 20-year clash over an open-pit gold mine along the banks of the Menominee River.

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Here's where voter turnout was highest and lowest in Michigan's primary election.

Who's voting:Michigan had 2.16 million people cast a ballot in the Aug. 2 primary election – the second-most out of the past 12 governor primaries in Michigan, dating back to 1978. But what areas had the highest participation? What about the lowest? We have the info here.

A possible path to governor:Now that the primary is over, Tudor Dixon is set to face off with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in November. Exactly how the battle will play out is still yet to be seen. Policy issues, campaign spending and pubic opinion are all major factors.

Speaking of Gov. Whitmer: She is again pressing the Michigan Supreme Court to consider whether the state constitution protects an individual’s right to abortion services.

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A look at Michigan's weekend weather includes heat, humidity and storm timing.

Plan for the weekend:Mark Torregrossa is always so helpful, popping in before the weekend, using his meteorology skills to tell you exactly what you should expect during your leisure time. The first weekend of August is set up to include summer heat and some storms. Find out when and where here.

Enjoy that heat while it's here: In case you missed it, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting an "unreasonably cold, snowy winter for the Great Lakes region.

Like spending time outdoors?Perhaps you'd like a job involving Mother Nature. If so, check out these seasonal jobs with the DNR.

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It's a NASCAR weekend in Michigan. Here's everything you should know.

NASCAR in Michigan: On Sunday, the FireKeepers Casino 400 will take over the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. We have two racing enthusiasts to answer all the questions you might have going into the race weekend.

Michigan-centric storylines: Rochester Hills driver Brad Keselowski and Erik Jones are navigating contracts and team dynamics. And both are still on the outside of the playoff bubble. What will Sunday bring? Well, besides Mel Tucker and Tom Izzo serving as co-grand marshals for the race.

The new MIS president is ready: Joe Fowler has even taken to riding a mower around the speedway.

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Ready to go 'Running Up That Hill' Michigan style? Try these 10 dune and stair climbs.

Just like the song: Ever since "Stranger Things" put Kate Bush’s classic tune "Running Up That Hill" on repeat, we’ve been thinking about some of our favorite places to get our cardio fix along Lake Michigan.

We have a list of 12 spots to check out: If you want to get your blood pumping and then reward yourself with a spectacular view, these climbs are for you. Check out this list that starts at the south end of the Big Lake and heads north.

Perhaps the climbs just aren't your thing: You should still go check out some of the beautiful Lake Michigan views. Here's a look at 10 things to do at Sleeping Bear Dunes.

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Now, let's head into the weekend.

I appreciate you joining me this week for the Morning Briefing.

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I hope you enjoy the weekend. Jamie will bring you the latest news bright and early Monday morning.

— Jessica Shepherd

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