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Michigan teen with Down syndrome gets waiver to play on high school teamupdated: Fri Aug 10 2012 06:20:00

The 19-year-old Michigan student with Down syndrome who drew national attention for his fight to play football at his high school will be allowed to suit up his senior year, his father said Thursday.

Wildfire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula destroys 34 homes and cabinsupdated: Tue May 29 2012 14:35:00

The wildfire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula was 47% contained Tuesday, slightly worse than the prior day's 51% containment, as the conflagration has destroyed 97 structures, including 34 homes and cabins, a motel, and a store, authorities said.

Raging wildfire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula destroys 97 structuresupdated: Tue May 29 2012 04:12:00

A wildfire that has raged for days in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has destroyed 97 structures -- including a motel, a store and 34 homes.

Almanac predicts bitterly cold winter for parts of U.S.updated: Wed Sep 02 2009 03:38:00

Get out the coats, boots, and shovels; people in some parts of the country are in for it this winter, according to the Farmer's Almanac.

Time.com: Wis. Gunman Kills 3 Swimmersupdated: Fri Aug 01 2008 10:00:00

A man carrying an assault rifle walked out of the woods and shot four young people who had gathered at a river to go swimming, killing three of them and wounding one

Oklahoma City floodsupdated: Wed Apr 02 2008 07:56:00

Flooding causes havoc for drivers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Treacherous holiday roadsupdated: Mon Dec 24 2007 21:31:00

Severe winter weather cause problems on the roads in Minnesota.

Wander the fragrant streets of Mackinac Islandupdated: Thu Jun 01 2006 11:06:00

My first morning on Michigan's Mackinac Island, I thought I had wandered onto a Hollywood back lot.

Summer escape: Isle Royale, Michiganupdated: Mon Apr 24 2006 12:38:00

By national park standards, Isle Royale's tourist tally of 23,000 is small. In June, July or August, you'll likely find manageable "crowds," as well as great weather. North of Michigan's Upper Peninsula lies this lesser-known getaway -- a favorite of backpackers, kayakers and world-weary jet-setters who seek unspoiled splendor.

CNNMoney: SBC to Sell Lines to Fund Cingular Dealupdated: Mon Mar 01 2004 06:30:00

SBC Communications Inc. is selling off about 650,000 telephone lines in rural Michigan and Texas, which could fetch about $1.5 billion, as it raises money to fund Cingular Wireless's planned acquisition of AT & T Wireless Services Inc. (AWE), people familiar with the matter told Monday's Wall Street Journal.

Money Magazine: While They Are Away When financial crisis hits back home, there's often little a soldier can do but worryupdated: Wed Oct 01 2003 00:01:00

U.S. Army Capt. Leif Espeland has seen it all--and not just on Iraq's dusty battlefields. The Army chaplain, a Minnesotan serving in the Fourth Infantry Division, frequently consoles young, idealis...

Money Magazine: Touring Public Works Projects: Eight Dams, Locks And Canals Worth A Visitupdated: Sat Jul 01 2000 00:01:00

Bonneville Lock and Dam, Cascade Locks, Ore.; 541-374-8820; www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/b; free. The oldest federal dam on the Columbia River and site of the state's salmon hatchery is just south of ...

Money Magazine: Going Underground Try touring old mines to get a deep understanding of America's regional history.updated: Thu Jul 01 1999 00:01:00

In 1799, 12-year-old Conrad Reed was wandering down by a creek on his family's North Carolina farm when he found a large yellow rock. He'd never seen anything like it, and neither had his father, J...

Money Magazine: He'll Owe 50% Less Tax From Selling His Palace POTENTIAL TAX SAVINGS: $46,000updated: Thu Jan 01 1998 00:01:00

After spending six years and $1.5 million building his 14-room dream house on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Alan Piel, 49, plans to sell it in 1998--for $2.45 million. Piel, co-owner of About Frames,...

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