In today's newsletter, get ready for a chilly weekend, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to shut down the U.S. Department of Education, and Saugatuck Brewing Co. and Michigan DNR partner up to protect lake sturgeon. |
Michigan zoos welcome their newest residents |
Grand Rapids' John Ball Zoo kicks off its new season for visitors today. The zoo is also introducing several new animals in its 134th year, including a warthog and two new lions, Amara, a 6-year-old female, and her 9-year-old male companion, Upepo. The Detroit Zoo is also welcoming a furry face. Haley, the 22-year-old female polar bear, was recently relocated from the Memphis Zoo. Haley joins two other polar bears at the zoo: Nuke, a 20-year-old male, and Suka, a 12-year-old female. The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago has added a second mob of meerkats to its animal lineup. Young sisters Clover, Violet, and Dahlia make up the new “flower power” meerkat mob at the zoo, officials announced. |
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The "flower power" meerkat mob can now be seen at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. (Photo: Lincoln Park Zoo) |
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Michigan’s weekend weather will be a throwback to winter |
Wintery weekend: Michigan's weekend will feel more like winter instead of spring. We have a strong cold front coming through early Saturday, keeping temperatures about 10 degrees colder than normal and wintry. Southern Michigan could have a few snow showers Saturday and then back into spurts of snow Sunday night and Monday. Summer will be here before we know it. If you’re looking forward to the warmest months of the year – perhaps planning a Fourth of July party, family camping trips or beach days – the Farmer’s Almanac has an extended forecast to help you plan. Predictions include record-breaking warm temperatures and near-average precipitation for most of the country. Closed for the season: Despite possible snow accumulation this week, the Portage Lake Lift Bridge is now closed to sleds for the remainder of the snowmobiling season, state officials announced. This is a sure sign of spring weather on the way in the Keweenaw Peninsula, which has had 267.75 inches of snowfall during winter 2024-25, according to county data. |
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Saugatuck Brewing Co., Michigan DNR partner up to protect lake sturgeon |
After a successful campaign netted $10,000 to help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources protect and rehabilitate some of the state’s most popular fishing spots, Saugatuck Brewing Co. is at it again. The brewery, which just donated proceeds of sales of its Rainbow Rodeo IPA to the Michigan DNR, is launching a new conservation campaign with the state agency. This time Saugatuck’s Lake Street Light is at the heart of it. Speaking of spirits: Iron Fish Distillery, known for its award-winning pours and as a scenic farm-to-bottle destination, is hosting a special release party this weekend. A limited number of bottles of its Arctic Grayling Rye Whiskey - aged more than six years - are being released in a tasting room event on Saturday, March 22. Reintroducing the Arctic Grayling to Michigan waters is an environmental cause that Iron Fish owners have put their funding, and their whiskey, into supporting. 🍒: In its pursuit to make every cherry skeptic a cherry lover, Cherry Republic will be buying an additional one million pounds of Michigan cherries annually. The Up North cherry empire is expanding its fulfillment and distribution center in Empire by 16,000 square feet, including a new freezer storage space. |
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That's a wrap for this week |
We will be back on Monday with more top stories from around Michigan. In the meantime, stay in the loop with the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. While you're there, consider becoming a subscriber. See you next week! - Cara Hackett |
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