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Generation Y Michigan: Creating Policies to Lure College Grads to Detroit

Detroit, MI (2009-11-20) When college students travel to Detroit, it s usually to visit nightclubs, maybe a ballgame. But last weekend a group of students spent time in the city for something completely different.

Ohio v. Michigan Rivalry Started Before the Football Games

a (2009-11-20) Michigan plays Ohio State tomorrow, for the 106th time. The Buckeyes have already wrapped up the Rose Bowl, while the Wolverines are fighting to secure a bowl bid - any bowl bid. But ESPN viewers still consider the rivalry the greatest in American sports. Michigan Radio Sports Commentator John U. Bacon says this rivalry goes back to before the teams even existed.

U of M Study: Dangers of Cardiac Arrest Hold Steady for 30 Years

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-20) A new University of Michigan study finds out-of-hospital heart arrest rates have not improved during the past 30 years.

Detroit Metro Turns to Wind Turbines

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-19) Wind turbines are part of the airport's attempt to explore ways to save energy and reduce the use of fossil fuels.

Civil Rights Groups Hope To Meet With U.S. AG Eric Holder

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-19) Some Muslim and civil rights groups hope to meet with Holder to talk about the death of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah. Abdullah was shot and killed during an FBI raid last month.

Thanksgiving Travel

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-19) AAA Michigan predicts 1.2 million Michiganders plan to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. That's a slight increase over last year.

New Breast Cancer Screening Device Unveiled

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-18) A Detroit hospital has launched a company to build and sell a new breast cancer screening device.

Former Red Wing Brendan Shanahan Retiring New York (2009-11-18) After 21 seasons and an almost certain Hall of Fame career, the 40-year-old forward announced Wednesday that he wouldn't play again.

Sarah Palin's Book Tour Starts Today

Grand Rapids, MI (2009-11-18) Huge crowds are expected when Sarah Palin kicks off her national book tour in Michigan.

The Week in State Politics

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-18) It's The Week in State Politics with Michigan Radio's Morning Edition host Christina Shockley and Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry.

Groups Ask For Investigation Into Imam's Killing

Southfield, MI (2009-11-17) Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah was shot and killed during an FBI raid last month.

Early Parole = Tax Money Saved

Lansing, MI (2009-11-17) The state Department of Corrections says paroling prisoners early for good behavior would save taxpayers more than 100 million dollars a year.

The Death of an Imam

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-17) The slaying of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah by FBI agents is stirring up controversy in the Muslim community. The FBI says he was a radical separatist involved in criminal activities. But those who knew him paint a different picture.

Detroit Lacks Controls, Cash For Stimulus Projects Detroit, MI (2009-11-16) Detroit has been awarded more than $170 million in stimulus funds, but only received $10 million so far.

Auditors Can't Find U of M Football Practice Logs

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-16) The University of Michigan says its football program failed to file mandatory monthly logs that track how many hours players work out and practice. The NCAA is investigating whether Michigan violated its rules by holding more training sessions than allowed.

Early Lessons: The Importance of Pre-School

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-16) The Perry Preschool Project is one of the most famous education experiments of the last 50 years... and it took place in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Michigan Radio will be airing a documentary about the experiment called "Early Lessons" Monday night at 9. The documentary was produced by Emily Hanford. Michigan Radio's Morning Edition host Christina Shockley spoke with Hanford about the importance of preschool education.

GM reports $1.2B 3Q loss, says it shows progress

Detroit, MI (2009-11-16) General Motors reports it lost one-point-two billion dollars from the time it left bankruptcy protection through the end of the third quarter. That's s big improvement from the past and may indicate the auto giant is starting to turn things around.

Swine Flu & Prisons

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-16) Michigan state prisons may get their first doses of Swine Flu vaccine later this week.

ACLU to Argue Affirmative Action Case

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-16) The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments on whether or not Michigan's voter-approved ban on affirmative action violates the U.S. Constitution.

A Michigan Rite of Fall

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-15) Michigan's annual firearms deer season gets underway today.

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