In today’s newsletter, some attendees of the Mackinac Policy Conference test positive for COVID-19, a baby survives a quintuple shooting in Saginaw and a look inside Kid Rock's former Michigan mansion. |
Let's head to the beach. Someone else is bringing the sand. |
You live in Michigan, so you probably think about the beach a lot this time of year. We have a lot of lovely beaches to discover (despite what this confused Twitter user says).
But do you ever think about the sand? Like really think about the sand? Not just, "ahhhh, this sand feels so lovely between my toes." Do you think about where it comes from or how much there is of it? It might seem like it is just there, but that's not always the case. Some important work is being done to make sure our beaches are full of sand.
By the way, it's OK if you only ever think about sand for its satisfying texture underneath your feet. I did too, until I read Garret's story.
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Tourists on a Pictured Rocks Cruises tour at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Munising on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. |
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Pictured Rocks is no longer one of Michigan's hidden gems. |
A record number of tourists: Once an off-the-beaten-path outdoor wonder, Munising's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is now just brimming with visitors. There are campers, hikers, kayakers and backpackers converging on the U.P. spot, setting record numbers for the area. Tourists mean dollar signs: This season is already off to a busy start. If the park again tops its visitor record, as it has each of the last seven years, it will mean those big numbers will offer big funding for the national lakeshore. This year is the first for fees paid by those visiting Pictured Rocks. Taking a trip? You have to rent a kayak: If you are one of the many visitors who will show up in the Munising area this summer, do yourself a favor and see Pictured Rocks from the water. |
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At least 15 Mackinac Policy Conference attendees have tests positive for COVID-19. |
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Three people were killed in a weekend shooting. One victim was pregnant. Her baby survived. |
A deadly shooting in Saginaw: More details have emerged about a weekend shooting that claimed the lives of three adults in Saginaw while injuring two others. We now know the identities of the three victims, and we know one of the victims was pregnant.
Baby Rosalina: Despite being months premature, doctors managed to save the baby, who was 25 weeks along in her development and was born weighing just a few pounds. Her mother Laura Buendia and two relatives were killed in the shooting, which occurred at Buendia's parents' home.
Leaders seek community healing: After a recent surge in shootings in the city of Saginaw, religious leaders and city officials are organizing gatherings to spread an anti-violence message.
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One disqualified candidate tries to stop ballots from being printed. Another says the election is being stolen. |
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Kid Rock sold his house and left his belongings. There's lots of Jim Beam inside. |
A Kid Rock furnished property:Kid Rock used to live in Detroit. Then he moved to Nashville. But when he split and headed south, he seemed to leave pretty much everything behind in the Michigan home. That includes lots and lots of bottles of Jim Beam.
We took a tour: Amy Trahey, who recently purchased the property for $2 million, was nice enough to let us look around. The tour included a look at the boat house with a rooftop patio overlooking the Detroit River. We also spotted lots of Kid Rock's abandoned belongings.
You have to see these photos: Are you curious about Kid Rock's decorating style? Or what items he left in the house? We have nearly 100 photos to satiate your curiosity.
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Now you are ready to tackle the day.
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