New Tim Skubick book on Granholm/DeVos campaign
Veteran Michigan political analyst George Weeks has a review of the new book by "See Dick and Jen Run" by Tim Skubick. The book will be available November 30 from University of Michigan Press and Petoskey Publishing and offers insider stories…
UM, MSU & WSU agree to share research
U-M Spiral Staircase by Ryan Munson
The Detroit Free Press reports that yesterday the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University announced an agreement to share research and researchers between the three…
Should the DNR raise hunting license fees?
Rob takes aim, copy; Jenni Jones
This Lansing State Journal editorial agrees with a Michigan Department of Natural Resources advisory panel recommendation (panel report - pdf) to increase the cost of hunting, fishing and trapping licenses.…
Brenna Banktson: 2006 Miss Basketball
The Detroit Free Press reports that in one of the tightest races in the 26-year history of the award, Frankfort's Brenna Banktson has captured the 2006 Miss Basketball award, given annually by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan and…
Make it a Michigan gift this holiday season
Absolute Michigan would like to help you find great gifts that are made in Michigan - and also to ask you to help us find them and share them with others!
Leslie, Michigan by Joanne
The Detroit News has a guide to Black Friday shopping…
Michigan's 21st Century Energy Plan
Vestron by Andrew McFarlane
The Detroit Free Press reports that Michigan's 21st Century Energy Plan is due to be released by the Michigan Public Service Commission by year's end. One aspect that state regulators are considering is whether…
MHSAA State Football Championships
Kickoff by Steve Philp
The 2006 Michigan High School Athletic Association Football Finals take place this week at Ford Field in Detroit. You can get details on the matchups, rosters and game times from the Michigan High School Athletic…
Protecting Lake Michigan's Shoreline Dunes
Michigan has laws to regulate development and activity in our geologically unique shoreline dunes. The question for today is: are those laws working?
Beach House by kobukson
WMMT Kalamzoo has an interesting article/video on the…
Touring Michigan's Big Things with Wandering West Michigan
Trout by Josh Leo
Wandering West Michigan is a weekly video blog hosted by Josh Leo. It features videos highlighting the events, businesses, people, attractions and everything else that makes the west side of the Great Lakes State unique.…
3rd Down, Goal to Go: Michigan vs. Ohio State
John Brickner, Jr. says As if this game needs any more hype... and then delivers this a short but excellent highlight video.. (more)
We agree that "The Game" is probably already an 11 on the Spinal Tap Media Volume scale. However,…
Under Fire: Michigan Republican Party Chair Saul Anuzis
"After you get whacked, you need a clear change in leadership. You need a fresh look. You need that at the national level and you need that at the state level."
-U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra in the Grand Rapids Press
Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenbery…
Michigan Film: The Gardener
The Gardener is a seven minute short that was created for an intermediate-level film class at the University of Michigan's Department of Screen Arts and Cultures under the supervision of Professor Stashu Kybartas. The film was made over…