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Monday In The Mitten: 5 Stories To Know

Looking to catch up on the news around Michigan? Here are the stories you need to know this week from toxic lakes to auto insurance changes.

Here are the top stories around the state for the week of May 26, 2019.
Here are the top stories around the state for the week of May 26, 2019. (Image via Shuterstock )

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

A Michigan man named Tyler Fisher just lived up to his name and broke a state record for his 32-pound catch. Read the full story and see a photo of the fish here.

Spending time in the water is a Michigan-must during the summer. Here are 9 tips from the state on staying safe while doing everything from boating to fishing, swimming to tubing.

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Speaking of spending time on the water, avoid these 5 bodies of water in Michigan that have been found with toxic foam. Get the list here.

Michigan’s top baby names for last year are out. Can you guess which names topped the list? Here are the top names for boys and girls in the Mitten.

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Lawmakers have been debating Michigan’s auto insurance reform and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer finally announced a deal. See what she had to say here.

Finally, in case you missed it, Michigan has new laws on fireworks which impact Memorial Day. Here’s what you need to know.

Which news impacted you most as a Michigander this week? Tell us in the comments below.

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