Plus, why Michigan is seeing Northern Lights more often
In today's newsletter, Mackinac Island named Best Summer Travel Destination by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards, reflecting on how the NFL Draft went for the Lions and tree migration brings climate resiliency to Michigan forests. |
Prom season is among us, and we have a sweet deal for MLive subscribers. |
Our subscribers can download as many high-resolution, high-quality images as they’d like from any of our prom coverage across the state. If you’re not a subscriber and would like to see options to subscribe, click here and follow the prompts. MLive photographers were on hand to shoot all the celebrations at 10 proms across Michigan last weekend. And you can visit this link anytime to see all of our prom coverage. Not only is there prom, but also college graduation. The 2023 University of Michigan grads did not hold back on decorating their caps. And this mother-daughter duo both walked across the stage to receive diplomas at Grand Valley State University. |
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Roman Neiman fist-bumps Ryan Knerr as Iron Man during a Superhero Day event at Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 28, 2023. |
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Mileage fees, higher gas tax among options to fund Michigan’s crumbling roads |
How much is needed: In order to maintain its road system in the coming years, Michigan will need to come up with another almost $4 billion in infrastructure funding annually. Michigan’s goal is to have 90% of its roads in good or fair condition. That last happened in 2008. Last month, the MITA published a report detailing estimates from the consulting group on the cost of maintaining Michigan’s road network and potential options for raising additional income. More in public interest: Girls younger than 18 are more likely to be sentenced to confinement in Michigan than most U.S. states, recently released data shows. |
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Why Michigan is seeing Northern Lights more often |
Since the start of 2023, Michigan has been treated to several incredible aurora displays, with some stretching south into places the Northern Lights are rarely seen. Nearly every few weeks, it seems, social media newsfeeds have been flooded with fresh aurora photos. Good news for those hoping to catch a glimpse: These sightings will only continue to increase in frequency and strength in the coming two years, thanks to a phenomenon called the solar cycle. In weather: A researcher has identified a particular rain pattern possible this summer. The pattern is based on this being what we are calling a “transition summer” which could lead to more rain. |
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Mackinac Island named Best Summer Travel Destination by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards |
It's no wonder: Michigan’s most popular tourist spot just added another award to its treasure chest. Mackinac Island has been named the Best Summer Travel Destination in the country by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. From the DNR : The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has rejected a proposed 162,000-acre expansion of the Camp Grayling National Guard base and it set a trap for a bear that has been spotted roaming a Northern Michigan town. Hummingbirds are back: It’s time to set out the sugar-water feeders - Michigan’s ruby-throated hummingbirds are back, here's what to know about feeding them this year. |
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Reflecting on how the NFL Draft went for the Lions |
The players: We welcomed a lot of players to Detroit over the weekend. Here's 5 things to know about Jack Campbell, Jahmyr Gibbs, Brian Branch, Sam LaPorta, Brodric Martin, Hendon Hooker, Colby Sorsdal, Antoine Green. What's being said nationally: Now that the 2023 NFL draft is officially complete, it’s arguable that outside of the Philadelphia Eagles, no team turned more heads than the Detroit Lions for a few different reasons. And here are the NFC North winners and losers from the 2023 NFL draft. A way-to-soon depth chart: The Lions added more top-68 draft picks than any other team in the league, and all of those guys not named Hendon Hooker should contribute for this team in the fall. But how many will crack the Week 1 lineup? |
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‘If trees had feet’: Tree migration brings climate resiliency to Michigan forests |
Trying to build resilience: Conservation groups and tribal experts are testing which more southerly tree species may thrive further north to face the challenges of climate change, woodland disease, and invasive species. "We can't save our trees": A Consumers Energy pipeline project is cutting down trees that are sentimental to Chelsea-area property owners, Kathy and Jim Callery. Still growing strong: The apple crop in West and Southwest Michigan has survived the recent spring frost and large temperature swings largely unscathed. |
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Thanks for joining me on this edition of the Morning Briefing. As always, stay up to date with the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. While you're there, consider becoming a MLive subscriber.
Have a great day!
— Jamie Rewerts |
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