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‘Don’t Move Firewood’ this Labor Day weekend

Planning to sit around a fire at the campgrounds or in the backyard this long Labor Day holiday weekend? There’s good reasons to “buy local” when it comes to the wood used, state officials advise. Firewood movement is among the most common pathways for spreading invasive insects and plant diseases, according to the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources. The Michigan Invasive Species Program’s longstanding “Don’t Move Firewood” campaign asks Michiganders to purchase firewood at or near their destination and choose certified ...

Michigan takes deeper look at higher education

Michigan's Office of Higher Education will host a virtual summit at 2 p.m. Eastern time, Friday, Oct. 2, to review research priorities as the state tries to have 60% of working-age adults earn a postsecondary credential or skills certificate by 2030. According to the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, the state has made progress toward Sixty by 30 through investments in financial aid and student success. More than $740 million in Michigan Achievement Scholarships has supported over 110,000 students since 2023, while the share of undergraduates ...

Expect busier roads on holiday weekend

The calendar tells us many children have gone back to school and the days are getting shorter but for many residents of Superiorland and beyond, there is still one more excuse to use the swimsuits and beach towels before packing them up for good: Labor Day. Our highways and byways are expected to be packed for the long holiday weekend coming up as millions of Americans mark the unofficial end of summer the same way they celebrated the season’s unofficial start: by driving somewhere. Why Labor Day? “Not everyone travels for Labor Day, not compared to July 4th or Thanksgiving -- ...