Did you know today is election day? We've got you covered   Dozens of communities and school districts across the state are holding elections today. While May elections normally produce low turnouts, this year features more than just the issues on the ballots. New voting rules are in place for the first time since Michigan residents in November passed Proposal 3. MORE ►What is on today's Jackson County ballot ►Overview of the Genesee County special election

Teachers reflect on their passions for their profession   Today is National Teacher Day. (For future reference, it always is the Tuesday of the first full week of May.) Recently, we sat down with a handful of teachers and asked them to describe why they do what they do. We wanted to know what motivates them to take on the sometimes herculean task of molding young minds. Their responses are invigorating. MORE ►Michigan average teacher salary lower now than 8 years ago

Swapping the ivory tower for the cheap seats at Comerica Park hat  April baseball in The D is a hard product to sell, even when the Detroit Tigers aren't in full rebuild mode. It still is baseball, and that's enough for the dwindling for-the-love-of-the-game crew. However, one of the sport's main attributes simply doesn't mesh with today's fast-paced, cell phone-centric world. Baseball is slow - plodding even - and almost demands your time to be fully enjoyed. Our Evan Woodbery takes a newbie to the park and sees the game through a different lens. MORE ► From scuffling in Toledo to blooming in Detroit

  

Burning Foot Beer Fest to host 79 breweries on Lake Michigan beach   If drinking beer on the beach sounds like a recipe for the perfect summer day, Burning Foot Beer Festival is right up your alley. The festival, held on the shores of Lake Michigan in Muskegon, will welcome nearly 80 breweries this year so attendees can pick samples from hundreds of beers. You'll also find live music, food and plenty of bare feet at this event. MORE ►24 Michigan beers you'll want to sip all summer long