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At least four moose have died in a deep mud pit on Isle Royale, according to researchers. The mud pit is the result of a broken beaver dam and a draining lake. There are currently about 1,600 moose on the island, researchers have said, and some are concerned with the possibility of overpopulation. Following an effort to trap wolves in other areas and release them on the island, a dozen wolves are now living on Isle Royale and evidence of moose killed by the wolves has been located by the researchers. These moose, though, succumbed to a different fate. MORE
►Extra ribs, crooked backs show inbreeding that caused Isle Royale's old wolf packs to crash

Trump impeachment support grows among Michigan delegation

While Michigan voters are split down party lines on whether Congress should pursue impeachment, not all Michigan Democrats are joining the call to oust President Trump. The number of Michigan lawmakers making statements in support of impeachment proceedings is growing, though, with two additional names added to the list last week. MORE
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Extended forecast starting to show hints of summer

Sure, summer doesn't officially start until Friday, but that hasn't stopped Michiganders from bemoaning the recent pattern of gloomy weather. The good news? Summer appears to be coming into our sights, as far as weather is concerned. The bad news? That summer warm-up will be arriving gradually, according to MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa. MORE
►Springs have been trending muddy in southern Michigan

Michigan takes down Florida State to advance in College World Series

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It was a good night for Wolverines in Omaha, as Michigan's baseball team advanced in the College World Series by shutting out Florida State. Now they are just one win away from heading to the CWS finals. Perhaps all of us in Michigan can agree on this -- GO BLUE! MORE
►Tommy Henry's 3-hitter puts Michigan one win away from College World Series final

Nearly 300 'mermaids' lined Lake Michigan for Mermaid Megafest

Michigan is home to many mermaids, it appears. Nearly 300 people donned fins for Mermaid Megafest this weekend on the shores of Lake Michigan. While mermaids (unfortunately) aren't real, this setting certainly felt magical for fin-wearers and spectators alike. The festival wasn't just fun and games, though, as there was a focus on environmental issues. After all, mermaids want to swim in clean water. MORE
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