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Feds to close Grand Rapids lab that does global-leading research on forestry, climate change
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (35+ words) The Trump administration plans to close two northern Minnesota U.S. Forest Service research facilities, including one in Grand Rapids that led globally recognized research on the impacts of climate change on forests and peatlands....
U.S. Forest Service to close Ely, Grand Rapids research facilities
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (498+ words) U.S. Forest Service research and development facilities in Grand Rapids and Ely are slated for closure. The announcement last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, of which the Forest Service is a part, offered few details on what these facilities were,…...
Forest Service to close Ely, Grand Rapids research facilities
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (500+ words) ELY — U.S. Forest Service research and development facilities in Grand Rapids and Ely are slated for closure. The Tuesday announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, of which the Forest Service is a part, offered few details on what these…...
Grand Rapids shops to lead neighborhood clean-up day
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (293+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — On Friday, volunteers from across Grand Rapids’ eastside neighborhoods will participate in the sixth annual Earth Day Clean-Up initiative organized by Uptown GR, a local business network. “So far, we’ve got about 80 volunteers who have signed…...
After more than a century, rapids will soon return to Grand Rapids
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (120+ words) A nearly 20-year local mission has sought to restore a rapid-running Grand River through downtown − the rushing waters that gave Grand Rapids its name... After more than a century, rapids will soon return to Grand Rapids Grand Rapids will soon…...
Northern Michigan data center idea scrapped following community rejection
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (377+ words) KALKASKA, Mich. – A company that sought a data center development in Kalkaska County announced it is dropping the concept after clear opposition from the community. Geologist Matt Rine said he is ending his pursuit of a data center in Kalkaska…...
The biggest trees in America are hailed as national champions. Michigan has 7
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (295+ words) Michigan is home to seven of America’s largest trees. They’re known as national champions. One stands beside a curb in Allegan County. Another towers over a home in Berrien County. Some are in the middle of forests. “They just have…...
Absolutely massive weeping willow among winners of Michigan Big Tree Hunt
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (313+ words) A year-and-a-half long search for Michigan’s biggest trees resulted in 16 new potential state champion trees and the discovery of a massive weeping willow in Shiawassee County. While not a new state champ, the willow submitted by Kathy Briggerman was the…...
3 Michigan cities ranked among America's 50 most rat-infested cities
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (135+ words) October 28, 2025 / 10:01 AM EDT / CBS Detroit Three Michigan cities are ranked among America's 50 most rat-infested cities, according to Orkin's annual Top 50 Rattiest Cities List. For the fourth straight year, Detroit cracked the top 10 list, coming in at No. 7. The Motor City…...
Waterfront revival gains steam with boost from Michigan budget
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (1068+ words) ELBERTA, MI — A long-awaited plan to redevelop the historic railroad ferry terminal grounds in the village of Elberta is gaining traction with a $1.75 million boost from state lawmakers. Tucked inside Michigan’s new $81 billion fiscal 2026 budget is funding to help the…...