A Michigan guide to the 2020 presidential candidates, so far   The 2020 presidential field is, in a word, crowded. Clearly not all of these candidates will last until next year's primaries. Heck, we assume some won't last until this summer. But here's a look at all the hopefuls that have added their names to the list. A list, we might add, that likely is to grow. MORE ►Trump to visit Grand Rapids for rally March 28

PFAS pollution already costing Michigan communities millions   The PFAS contamination crisis that exploded last year took the state and most Michigan communities by surprise. In fact, state officials still are working out enforceable heath and cleanup standards. And in these early stages, the brunt of the initial costs are falling on the individual communities. Most of which haven't budgeted for this unforeseen environmental contamination crisis. MORE ►Ann Arbor spends $1M on PFAS contamination  ►In West Michigan, sticker shock over toxic water costs  ►Michigan residents take clean up action where military won't ►Complete PFAS coverage

Will either MSU or UM make a run at the Final Four? hat We've waited all season for this. The NCAA men's basketball tournament gets underway today for Michigan State and Michigan. For what they are worth, here are our tourney predictions from our college hoops beat writers. May our picks help you win your office pool, or at the very least, provide you with fodder for playful chiding of Kyle Austin and Andrew Kahn.  MORE ►Champions of the West? Sizing up UM's chances ►Gov. Whitmer going with alma mater Michigan State ►Prep girls state tournament bracket entering final weekend

  

12 Michigan holidays that are not on the calendar but should be   Michigan is so special that we even have our own holidays. Well, we should have our own holidays! Here are 12 special days that should be on a Michigan calendar. Specifically, you should mark Oberon Day (March 25) as the real start of spring for Michiganders. And everyone knows Opening Day is sacred, whether or not the Tigers season is promising. Check out our other Michigan holidays. How do you celebrate? MORE ►A Michigan city to visit for every holiday