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Busy Time For Christmas Tree Sales

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With the holiday season upon us, about 75% of Michigan’s Christmas trees will be sold by the end of next weekend. Michigan Christmas Tree Association Executive Director Amy Start says many Christmas tree farms are being impacted

Today Is Cyber Monday

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We’ve had Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Today is Cyber Monday where many retailers have online deals for holiday shoppers. Jennifer Rook with the Michigan Retailers Association says more businesses in the state are participating in

Red Cross Urging Blood Donations

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The Red Cross says the current blood supply for this time of year is the lowest it’s been in more than a decade. Red Cross spokeswoman Kathy Anthofer-Fialon says the holiday season is a critical time for

Small Business Saturday Is Tomorrow

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared November 27th as Small Business Saturday in Michigan and urges Michiganders to buy locally this Saturday and throughout the year to support Michigan’s small businesses. Rob Fowler, CEO of the Small Business

One Killed In New Buffalo Crash

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One person is dead and four others are hospitalized after a crash on I-94 near New Buffalo Thursday night. The person who died was pinned between the two vehicles. Police say a Ford Escape with four people

Marijuana Testing Lab Sues State Over Recall

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From the Associated Press — A marijuana testing lab has filed a lawsuit against Michigan regulators after a major product recall and allegations of unreliable results. Viridis Laboratories has operations in Lansing and Bay City. It says

Whitmer Urges Caution For Thanksgiving

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer helped hand out 2,000 turkeys in suburban Detroit Tuesday and also reminded people about the importance of getting COVID-19 vaccines and boosters with the holiday season upon us. There continues to be a surge