It's time to prepare yourself mentally, make sure the scraper is in the car and double check your tires. Winter is really coming. This weekend looks like an early December weekend with respect to weather. A storm system should have cold enough air to accumulate some snow just about everywhere in Michigan. Firstly, it’s not a big snowstorm for 90 percent of Michigan. It will rank as heavy snow at most of the snowbelts. But even the far southeast, where warmth usually fights off early season snow, could have a few inches of snow. READ MORE
►Our first Pseudo-Alberta Clipper could scoot through Michigan Sunday, bringing snow south
►Michigan’s snowbelts: Why they are where they are

Whitmer signs bill allowing Michigan drivers two-year vehicle registrations

Having to go to the Secretary of State less often? That seems like what everyone wants.So good news, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law a bill that grants Michigan drivers the opportunity to renew their license plates every two years. The bill aims to save motorists trips to SOS branches or their local SOS kiosks by giving drivers the option of selecting two-year vehicle registrations. Currently, a vehicle registration is issued annually.

Grand Valley State University reports largest enrollment decline in a decade

Grand Valley State University reported a 4% decline in its student population this fall, the largest drop in the university’s ongoing five-year downward trend in enrollment. This year’s decline in enrollment was also the largest annual population drop GVSU has experienced in the last decade. Enrollment at all 15 of Michigan’s state universities peaked in Fall 2011 at 301,919 students and has declined every year since then, according to 2020 data from the Michigan Association of State Universities. READ MORE
►Western Michigan loses 7.1% of students, as enrollment drop follows years-long trend

Big Ten picks: Our predictions for Michigan-Penn State, Michigan State-Maryland

If we're going to get what we want as sports fans in the final two weeks of the Big Ten season, then Michigan and Michigan State both have to win this weekend. Michigan has the tougher matchup on paper (who in their right mind WANTS to play AT Penn State). Meanwhile, Michigan State is coming off its first loss of the season and will attempt to beat Maryland with a swiss cheese pass defense. So, who you got? HERE ARE OUR PREDICTIONS
►Mike Macdonald’s frank communication style with Michigan players is working
►The College Football Playoff committee is losing credibility with its Michigan-Michigan State ranking: The College Football Playoff Show

Historic Michigan B&B hits market for $3.5M, comes with staff, furnishings

Oh my. Your own historic mansion in the heart of Copper Country in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula? Lord have mercy. Everything is included with the sale of the properties, from the furniture to the artwork to the decor. And some of the features you don’t see just anywhere, like in the main dining room you'll find a Tiffany Glass Fireplace and elephant leather all over. It's really hard to describe the aura with words. You have to see these photos. SEE MORE
►Estate with 'maximum security' bunker, private lake on market for $6.5 million

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