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Both conservatives and liberals list health care as one of the most important issues of the 2020 presidential election. But, bringing up health care amongst family and friends can quickly turn a conversation from casual to contentious. Beneath the layers of personal politics lies the data. And headed into this election, it will be helpful for voters to know just how the Affordable Care Act - which was fully implemented in 2014 - has affected Michigan residents. U.S. Census data sheds light on the real impacts of Obamacare and we've broken it down into 10 essential facts. No. 1? The amount of uninsured Michigan residents has dropped by more than half. MORE
►Lower prescription drug costs goal of Whitmer task force
►Michigan has a psychiatrist shortage

Valid snowstorm starting Wednesday

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A moisture packed weather system is heading our way. Because we will mostly be on the cold side of the storm, significant snow is likely. While there may be some light snow tonight, the main system will start by sunrise on Wednesday. We're talking about three to six inches, but the real question will be which areas of Michigan get the most. MORE
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Save the date: Northern Michigan Paddle for Pints

Imagine the pleasure of kayaking, mixed with the un-matched beauty of Northern Michigan all while sampling beloved craft beer. All these things can be simultaneously yours thanks to Paddle for Pints 2020. Sixteen dates for this summer have been announced and tickets are already on sale. It takes place on the Boardman River in Traverse City and each trip hits up to five local breweries. It's a Pure Michigan trifecta. MORE
►DNR designates new 'Pure Michigan' trails, trail towns across state
►Sleeping Bear Dunes' new app will help you explore more of the park

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It's time for the Michigan high school wrestling team finals

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Michigan high school wrestling team finals are this Friday and Saturday at the Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo. We've got the brackets and a solid breakdown of all the regional champs headed to the Kzoo for the trophy. And please do let us know who you think will win each division. The individual finals will be the following weekend. MORE
►Pick Michigan's 2020 high school wrestling state championship teams
►List of Michigan high school wrestlers headed to individual state finals

Nothing says Michigan like a paczki burger

Happy Fat Tuesday! For those of you out there that love celebrating Mardi Gras with a paczki or two but have found yourself thinking, "this is missing something and that something is two quarter-pound Angus beef patties with cheddar cheese, bacon and black pepper aioli," well suffer no more! A saint out there has come up with a solution for your pre-Lent dilemma and created the paczki burger. Watch how it is made: VIDEO
►Paczki burger 'pays homage to Fat Tuesday' in West Michigan