Morning Briefing

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022

In today's newsletter, Great Lakes wild rice is being threatened by climate change, see the average date for snowfall in your Michigan town and the Lions have the NFL's worst defense.

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If you haven't noticed, our team at The Ann Arbor News has been doing a regular feature highlighting delicious beverages offered up by locally owned establishments. Sometimes, it is a cocktail. Sometimes, a mocktail. This week's beverage is especially appropriate for the season.

Looking for a local version of the beloved pumpkin spice latte that everyone shares memes about this time of year? Check out what Martin Slagter has to say about Bridge Community Café's caramel pumpkin spice latte.

Not a PSL fan? Here's a previously featured color-changing mocktail from Miss Kim. Or maybe you'd like to learn more about the Gandy Dancer's twist on a classic Negroni.

Whatever you have in your glass, cheers to you.

Curated by Jessica Shepherd

You'll want to keep an eye on the moon this weekend. We have details in today's newsletter.

Homicides are down, but Michigan has a new 'most-violent' city FBI stats reveal.

New stats released for 2021: The FBI this week issued its annual report compiling 2021 crime statistics reported by most police agencies across the nation. Michigan has four of the top 20 most violent cities in the nation, including Saginaw, Detroit, Kalamazoo and Lansing.

An overall look at crime in Michigan: The total number of violent crimes in Michigan increased 4.7%, while the number of property crimes increased 5.8%. Statewide, homicides decreased 6.3%, from 660 in 2020 to 618 in 2021.

In other crime news:A man who admitted conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was sentenced Thursday to four years in federal prison.

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Part of tribal identity, Great Lakes wild rice is threatened by climate change.

Manoomin is the word for wild rice: Wild rice grows in the most pristine waters in Michigan, but only under certain conditions. The species remains susceptible to damage across its life cycle. Native tribes increased efforts in recent years to restore manoomin to suitable waterways.

Recent issues: New challenges from climate change exacerbate already difficult, labor-intensive work to overcome widespread historical loss of the once bountiful and nutritious grain that sustained Michigan’s Native peoples for centuries.

More environment news : Michigan and seven other coastal states have signed an agreement to help pay for a comprehensive federal study of the Great Lakes shoreline.

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The first snowflakes are coming to Northern Michigan. See when your town usually sees snow.

Cold air coming: Our first blast of cold air is coming and it will be cold enough to bring some snow to the Upper Peninsula. Yes, that's right, October snow is no surprising occurrence for Yoopers. But you are probably wondering when snow might fall in your area.

A look at when snow usually falls: We have a look at averages for when the first significant snow falls for Michigan towns. But, as MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa says, Mother Nature is anything but average, so take this info as it is — not a prediction but an average.

Venture outside to see the moon this weekend: Here we give you the scoop on where to look for the huge, orange Full Hunter's Moon.

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The Lions have the worst defense in the NFL. Aaron Glenn is determined to fix it.

Last place:The Lions defense now ranks dead last in the league on third down and in the red zone. They’ve allowed the most yards, and the most points too. The 141 points they’ve allowed in the first month of the season not only is worst in the league by 26 points, but also a franchise record.

Aaron Glenn says: "Listen, I wish I could have a magic wand and this whole deal will be fixed right now, all right? But that’s just not reality. So there’s things that we still have to get right in this defense, and we will get it right. And our guys clearly see it, and they clearly see how it all works together."

More football action: Our sports writers have predictions for all the Big Ten games this weekend, including Michigan at Indiana and Ohio State at Michigan State.

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Have you explored the Lansing River Trail? You'll find breweries, restaurants and a zoo.

Check it out: Whether you’re looking for a short, scenic bike ride or a day-long adventure, the 20-mile Lansing River Trail is packed with a little bit of everything. Along the way, there’s so much to stop and explore — the confluence of two rivers, 19 parks, the Impression 5 Science Center and even a zoo.

Potter Park Zoo is on the path:This summer, the zoo welcomed a new baby red panda. You will definitely want to stop and check out little Wilson, who was named by zoo visitors just weeks ago.

More outdoor fun for your weekend : Here's a list of 5 spots for fall color chairlift rides in Michigan. If you have never seen the changing leaves from this view, I highly recommend it.

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That's all for the week.

We made it to Friday!

Every single day, you can find the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. And any day is a great day to become an MLive subscriber.

Have a great weekend! I hope it is full of fall fun.

— Jessica Shepherd

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