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Should Michigan pursue more “designated” wilderness acres?

Should Michigan pursue more “designated” wilderness acres? Michigan already has 16 designated wilderness areas, in addition to millions of acres of wild lands. There is a significant difference between “designated federal wilderness” and “wild areas.” Wilderness designation is highly restrictive and approved by an Act of Congress for particularly special areas on federal lands, in addition to some not so particularly special areas because a national forest is required, arbitrarily by law, to have a certain number of acres designated.
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Briefs

The Grand Marais Rock and Mineral show will take place on Sat.-Sun. Sept.
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Prosecutor clarifies Rock River Township Hall ejection

Police were called to the Rock River Township Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 29, regarding a resident of the township refusing to leave the property. At the time of the incident, the Rock River Township Clerk Maria Strand was having a private meeting with an accountant contracted by the township for auditing purposes, required by state law. Strand confirmed that the township hall was being used as an office for the accountant to review financial files, including personnel files that would have private information regarding payroll.
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Why do we?: Deadlines

Why do we set deadlines so early? Why is there a deadline at all? Deadlines are a key factor in getting the news to the public in a timely manner. The news outlet covers the event, writes the story and publishes it.
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