Morning Briefing

TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023

In today's newsletter, see where billon-dollar electric vehicle projects are landing in Michigan, the 10 most popular state parks in Michigan, and the Tigers’ magic runs out in listless loss to Rangers.

Memorial Day across Michigan

Holiday weekends can provide the perfect opportunity to get out of dodge and take the road less traveled.

Take a look at Memorial Day scenes from ceremonies and parades across Grand Rapids/Muskegon, Flint, Kalamazoo, Saginaw/Bay City, Ann Arbor, and Jackson.

Enjoying one or two bottles of Bud Light and monthly poker nights with family is what Auburn centenarian and World War II veteran Gene Karbowski credits for keeping him sharp as a tack. Ahead of his milestone 100th birthday on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, Karbowski shared stories of a turbulent tour in the Pacific Islands during World War II.

Curated by Cara Hackett

Scenes from the Greater Muskegon Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29, 2023. (Drew Travis | MLive.com)

See where billon-dollar electric vehicle projects are landing in Michigan

Driving in a new direction: Billions are being poured into electric vehicle projects across the country, and Michigan has secured a slice of the pie. For Michigan and other states, billions of dollars, thousands of jobs and the future of the auto industry are on the line. Here’s where Michigan’s six billion-dollar-plus electric vehicle projects are.

Speaking of money: As we scrap off the burger grease from the grill and get back to work, here’s the economic news you may have missed from last week in Wallet Watch.

More in public interest: The holiday weekend break from most Michigan construction closures is winding down and a slate of new projects are getting set to begin.

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From ‘SuperFail’ to a lawsuit: Inside the saga of a faulty Washtenaw County water park

Raising the bar: Memorial Day weekend marked the beginning of the season for Washtenaw County’s Blue Heron Bay spray park — one officials hope will be the first in years it operates at full capacity.

What's going on?: That’s because underneath its multi-colored fountains, slides and water jets, the splash pad has brought a steady drip of headaches and shutdowns, all of which culminated in a $615,000 overhaul and a two-and-a-half-year legal battle with the company that built it.

Over in politics: With Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signing off on the third of Democrats’ major gun-related policy wants announced at the top of this year, eyes are on where the party intends to go next.

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Get ready for our first stretch of 90-degree days

Heating up around here: We're in the middle of a warming trend that will bring hotter temperatures to many parts of the state. Thursday will probably be the hottest day with many Lower Michigan cities warming to at least 90 degrees.Here are the high temperature forecasts for this coming Tuesday to Saturday.

Watch out for ticks: In an effort to reduce the spread of tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease, public health experts are once again reminding people to brush up on the basics of tick-bite prevention and removal.

Learning beyond the classroom: Visitors to the University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston can attend a series of free lectures on climate, water, and other environmental topics.

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Tigers’ magic runs out in listless loss to Rangers

Coming off dramatic late-inning victories that brought them to the brink of .500, the Tigers med to a 5-0 loss to the Texas Rangers in the series opener on Memorial Day afternoon at Comerica Park.

Spartan news: Michigan State baseball advanced deeper into the postseason than it has in seven years, but its season ended late Friday night in Omaha.

More baseball news: Following a rough series on the other side of the state, the West Michigan Whitecaps came home to LMCU Ballpark to meet another tough opponent from the Midwest League East, the Lake County Captains, the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians.

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The 10 most popular state parks in Michigan

Grab the camping gear: In honor of summer camping season’s unofficial kickoff last weekend, we’re sharing the top most popular state parks and rec areas based on occupancy rates, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Parks and Recreation Division.

Mark your calendars: Ah summer in Muskegon – that season of unending festivals, street parties and concerts. Get ready, because practically every summer weekend is booked. New events this year include the Pride Festival as well as a return of an air show to the Muskegon County Airport.

Let's get fancy: Whether you’re looking for seafood or just a good steak, here are five great chic restaurants for fine dining in Ann Arbor.

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It's the start of a new week.

Hopefully you're kicking off this week a little more energized after the holiday weekend.

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I hope you find something that brings you joy today!

— Cara Hackett

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