Topic: Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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Mining boom in Michigan: economic boost or environmental nuisance?
Demand for metals on the world market is prompting a mining boom in Michigan's rural Upper Peninsula, where jobs are scarce. But possible environmental damage to forests, lakes, and rivers alarms some locals.
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Find of the Month: Two compulsively readable books about geography
History, geography, and trivia buffs should not miss these books.
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Where the best seats will be for northern lights after solar eruption
Plasma from the sun slammed into Earth's magnetic field Tuesday afternoon. Here's a look at what kind of northern lights show the collision will put on.
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Gray wolf comeback worries Midwest
Gray wolf numbers in the US are at their highest point in years thanks to diligent restoration work. But some farmers and biologists in the Midwest are concerned that there are now too many wolves in their backyard.
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Two protesters are arrested at planned nickel mine
The protesters were arrested at a planned nickel mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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Fresh berries make the best jam
Only homegrown berries have that intense flavor that makes unforgettable jam.
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