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The Olympic sport growing in plain sight at Eastern Michigan freep.com/story/sports/2026/…

The Olympic sport growing in plain sight at Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan University is the first in the state to launch a varsity women's flag football program for 2027.

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Photos: Ambulances in Michigan throughout history freep.com/picture-gallery/ne…

Ambulances in Michigan throughout history

Photo of Michigan ambulances throughout history. From horse-drawn to current rigs. How the vehicle has changed.

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How a players-only meeting sparked Detroit Lions' defensive turnaround freep.com/story/sports/nfl/l…

How a players-only meeting sparked Detroit Lions' defensive turnaround

After the Lions' 2-2 start, Aidan Hutchinson called a defensive players only meeting to remind everyone to have fun and play together on the field

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Michigan State football vs UCLA picks: A Granddaddy of an upset? freep.com/story/sports/colle…

Michigan State football vs UCLA picks: A Granddaddy of an upset?

Five Free Press sports writers sound off on the chances of an upset for Michigan State football against UCLA on Saturday, Oct. 24.

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Why Meta's spending sent stocks lower during a volatile market week freep.com/story/money/busine…

Why Meta's spending sent stocks lower during a volatile market week

Meta beat on revenue and guided above expectations, yet investors fixated on the cost as it raised the floor of 2026 capital spending to $135B.

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Defense leads Gibraltar Carlson to tight win over Allen Park, sixth straight Downriver League title freep.com/story/sports/high-…

Defense leads Gibraltar Carlson to 6th straight Downriver League title

Gibraltar Carlson beat Allen Park on Friday to complete a second straight undefeated regular season and win a sixth straight Downriver League title.

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Michigan woman says dog was stolen, had chemical burns before return freep.com/story/news/crime/2…

Michigan woman says dog was stolen, had chemical burns before return

Her 16-year-old teacup Yorkie named Ellie is being treated at an Oakland County veterinary hospital.

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Young players enthusiasm help Red Wings endure 'all the crap' freep.com/story/sports/nhl/r… via @freep

Young players enthusiasm help Red Wings endure 'all the crap'

The Detroit Red Wings' young players have helped team feel joy amid turmoil of trade demands, contract holdouts.

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What happened to Detroit's 'Transformational' projects before RenCen freep.com/story/money/busine…

What happened to Detroit's 'Transformational' projects before RenCen

While some of Detroit's earlier 'Transformational Brownfield' developments have already reshaped the city's skyline, none of them are completely done.

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Why a CEO and other leaders want to lower Michigan car insurance costs freep.com/story/money/busine…

Why a CEO and other leaders want to lower Michigan car insurance costs

Eric Poe joins other Michiganders including State Reps. Jennifer Wortz and Joe Tate when it comes to seeing a need to lower auto insurance rates.

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Michigan football vs Indiana predictions, picks in Big Ten game freep.com/story/sports/colle…

Michigan football vs Indiana predictions, picks in Big Ten game

Can the Michigan Wolverines pull off the upset against Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium in the Big Ten? Our experts make their predictions:

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Detroit Pistons invested in 3-point shooting, and it's working freep.com/story/sports/nba/p…

Detroit Pistons invested in 3-point shooting, and it's working

The Detroit Pistons made deliberate moves this offseason to become a better 3-point shooting team. After just two games, it appears to be working.

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Michigan gin, whiskey spots land among USA TODAY 10BEST winners freep.com/story/entertainmen…

Michigan gin, whiskey spots land among USA TODAY 10BEST winners

Two Michigan establishments ranked among the nation's best for craft gin and spirits tasting rooms, per USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards.

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Opinion: Abdul El-Sayed or Mike Rogers: Who won U.S. Senate debate | Letters freep.com/story/opinion/read…

Abdul El-Sayed or Mike Rogers: Who won U.S. Senate debate | Letters

Freep readers weigh in on the final debate between Michigan's U.S. Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers.

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Early voting for Michigan's November election set to start freep.com/story/news/politic…

Early voting for Michigan's November election set to start

The statewide early voting period for the November election runs from Saturday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 1.

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Michigan clocks fall back soon for DST. What you need to know freep.com/story/news/local/m…

Michigan clocks fall back soon for DST. What you need to know

When Daylight Saving Time ends in 2026.

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Young players enthusiasm help Red Wings endure 'all the crap' freep.com/story/sports/nhl/r…

Young players enthusiasm help Red Wings endure 'all the crap'

The Detroit Red Wings' young players have helped team feel joy amid turmoil of trade demands, contract holdouts.

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Michigan Lottery Daily 3, Daily 4 results for Oct. 23, 2026 freep.com/story/news/local/2…

Michigan Lottery Daily 3, Daily 4 results for Oct. 23, 2026

Check your tickets for Michigan daily lottery draw games here.

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Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 freep.com/story/news/lottery…

Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, Oct. 23, 2026

Mega Millions winning numbers are in for the Friday, Oct. 23 drawing. Check out the results.

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Defense leads Gibraltar Carlson to 6th straight Downriver League title freep.com/story/sports/high-…

Defense leads Gibraltar Carlson to 6th straight Downriver League title

Gibraltar Carlson beat Allen Park on Friday to complete a second straight undefeated regular season and win a sixth straight Downriver League title.

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