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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against the company that owns Mackinac Island’s ferry services. She alleges the company created an illegal monopoly by acquiring competing ferry operators, limiting competition and driving up ticket prices.

Lions coach Dan Campbell says he wants newly acquired safety Andre Cisco involved “ASAP” as the team prepares to take on the New England Patriots on Sunday in Germany.

A bill advancing in the U.S. Senate could speed up clean energy and fossil fuel projects. U-M professor Geoffrey Henderson warns the legislation could reduce emissions at home while expanding fossil fuel exports abroad.

Saginaw is the latest Michigan community to approve restrictions on data centers. Trustees this week voted to adopt an ordinance requiring noise limits, water conservation measures and a 500-foot buffer from residential properties.

A petition to recall six Van Buren Township officials is gaining attention amid opposition to a proposed Google data center. Organizers say they launched the recall effort because they believe residents have not been heard throughout the development process.

A sculpture honoring Civil War soldiers was unveiled in Dearborn Heights this week. The memorial at Nowlin Cemetery honors Michigan troops, specifically those who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg.

The city of Romulus has voted for a six-month pause on any new data center proposals. The pause is to give city council more time to look at potential financial and environmental impacts before considering any future rezoning.

As temperatures drop, Michiganders are reminded to protect themselves from carbon monoxide, a gas you can’t see or smell. Fire officials say you should have furnaces and other fuel-burning appliances checked yearly and install carbon monoxide alarms on every floor of your home.

Tuesday marked 51 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, killing all 29 crew members. In Traverse City, Northwestern Michigan College’s Maritime Academy memorialized the crew.

Detroit’s new professional women’s hockey team has a name and logo. The Detroit Clutch unveiled its new identity Tuesday, paying tribute to the Motor City’s automotive, music and sports history ahead of the team's inaugural season.

An affordable housing project in Grand Rapids is expected to bring about 45 units and new community spaces. Wolverine Construction is partnering with Amplify GR for development, which is part of a larger, 10-acre plan.

Democratic state Rep. Donovan McKinney won the general election last week to represent Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. He says his priority for the district, which includes Detroit and surrounding communities, is affordability.

Detroit’s new professional women’s hockey team officially has a name. PWHL unveiled the name Detroit Clutch and its new logo Tuesday. The name pays tribute to the Motor City’s automotive history, while the logo incorporates elements of Detroit’s architecture and Motown legacy.

The injury-riddled Lions have acquired safety Andre Cisco from the New York Jets in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick.

From the Upper Peninsula to the Michigan State Capitol. The official state Christmas tree was harvested in Iron Mountain and arrived in Lansing this past weekend. The tree will be lit on Nov. 20 during the annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.

Up North, Christmas is in the air. The Festival of Trees wrapped up Sunday in Traverse City. The annual fundraiser supports the Zonta Club’s work in the community.

Diagnosed with leukemia at 15, actress and U-M alumna Ashley Park relied on blood donations to survive. Now, she’s encouraging a new generation of donors through the Big Ten’s We Give Blood competition.

A doe has been spotted running around Livonia with a decor Halloween pumpkin stuck on its head. Some residents report it's been stuck since Tuesday. Detroit animal rescue group DAWG says the doe was last seen around 2 a.m. Friday.

Actress and U-M alumna Ashely Park, who is known for her role as Mindy Chen on Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” is encouraging people to get involved in the Big Ten “We Give Blood Challenge.” A leukemia survivor, she said donations are part of the reason she survived.

British social media duo Josh and Jase stopped at MSU Thursday as part of a nationwide effort to boost blood donations. The pair is touring all 18 Big Ten universities as schools compete to bring in the most donors, with a $1 million grant on the line for the winner.