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Monday In The Mitten: 5 Stories To Know

Looking to catch up on all the news around Michigan? Here are five stories you need to know this week.

Michiganders who love the outdoors will want to mark their calendars for a special weekend in June.
Michiganders who love the outdoors will want to mark their calendars for a special weekend in June. (Image via Michigan DNR )

MICHIGAN — Happy Monday, Michiganders. As we kick off the week, we’ve rounded up the stories you need to know about in the Mitten:

Michiganders who love the outdoors will want to mark their calendars for a special weekend in June when some of the best activities in the mitten will be free to residents: fishing, off-roading and entering state parks. Here are all the details.

In and out of the Secretary of State office in half an hour? That’s the new goal in Michigan.

Find out what's happening in Across Michiganfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

A new pilot program has launched automotive history tours around the region. The best part, you can do them walking, kayaking, biking or driving. Get the details here.

If you’re catching up on news about Michgan’s new auto insurance bill, we’ve got the timeline here.

Find out what's happening in Across Michiganfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Finally, ICYMI, Memorial Day Weekend deaths drastically dropped in Michigan. Read the full report here.

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