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Toxic sediment removal planned from Upper Peninsula river

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says work will begin this spring on removing 26,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment in the St. Marys River near Sault Ste. Marie.

Lakeshore residents continue battle against wind farm proposal

Lakeshore residents continue battle against wind farm proposal

The people of Pentwater and its surrounding communities are fighting a proposed $3 billion dollar wind farm.

Update: Granholm tours Holland company, pushes diversified economy

Update: Granholm tours Holland company, pushes diversified economy

Michigan continues to lead the nation in unemployment, but lawmakers are working to create jobs in new, emerging fields.

Holland battery plant manager flooded with resumes

Holland battery plant manager flooded with resumes

When your company has announced plans to hire 550 people, with unemployment at 15%, you can expect a lot of attention. 

Renewable energy powering increased interest in Michigan

Renewable energy powering increased interest in Michigan

Renewable power is generating increased interest in Michigan.

Hundreds turn out for meeting on proposed Lake Michigan wind farm

Hundreds turn out for meeting on proposed Lake Michigan wind farm

Hundreds of lakeshore residents asked questions and voiced concerns Monday night about a proposal to build an offshore wind farm between Silver Lake and Ludington

Grand Rapids gets green jobs grants

Grand Rapids gets green jobs grants

Federal officials have announced $150 million in grants for the program Pathways out of Poverty, and some of it is going to Grand Rapids.

'Greenest' hotel in Grand Rapids celebrating grand opening

'Greenest' hotel in Grand Rapids celebrating grand opening

A private ribbon cutting ceremony will take place Wednesday at what's being billed as the "greenest" hotel in Grand Rapids.

Michigan pioneers gamble on solar energy

Michigan pioneers gamble on solar energy

It might sound like a field of dreams, but Sam Field and his son Connor Field hope their new solar farm will soon bring a burst of sunshine-generated electricity to Michigan and a return on their million-dollar investment.

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UPDATE: Mother drops off infant at Grand Rapids fire station

UPDATE: Mother drops off infant at Grand Rapids fire station

Around 1:00p.m. Monday, the unidentified mother went to the Franklin Street Fire Station in Grand Rapids, and gave firefighters her infant.

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MUST SEE: DNRE visits Oceana County bear dens

MUST SEE: DNRE visits Oceana County bear dens

The southernmost bear den with cubs in Michigan this year - that officials know about - got a visit from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment Monday.

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