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LANSING — State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) said today that he is honored to be given the Legislator of the Year Award by the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association. “Michigan’s forests are important to the Upper Peninsula’s economy and culture, and I know that actions taken in Lansing can have …

LAURIUM – A new integrated care team dedicated to improving women’s pelvic health is providing comprehensive treatment pathways for patients close to home. The pelvic health team at Aspirus clinics in Houghton and Laurium combines the expertise of Pelvic Physical Therapy Specialist Anne Cooke, PT, MS, CAPP-certified, and Urologist Shahar …

In the market for some land in Michigan? Well, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is set to open its land auction. The DNR’s Patricia Harlow says there are 37 properties up for grabs. Bids must be postmarked by June 7th. For more information visit Michigan.gov/LandForSale.

If you’re traveling — just assume everyone is out to scam you. Russ McNamara has tips from the Better Business Bureau on how to avoid getting taken.

Less than a week after the US government expanded the big Takata airbag recall, we may see another expansion. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says Honda is Takata’s largest customer, and is the auto company most impacted by the recall.

Efforts to revamp the state prison parole system are being hampered by some prosecutors who are playing the “fear card” to block the legislation. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports.

A new study of worldwide sleep patterns has combined math modeling, mobile apps and big data to examine the roles society and biology play in setting your sleep schedule. Jason Scott reports.

The state of Michigan is facing heat after one attorney says it’s unemployment process is similar to the Flint Water Crisis. Laura Bonnell explains.

U.S. employers pulled back on hiring in April after a streak of solid monthly gains, adding 160,000 jobs, the fewest in seven months. Business Editor Murray Feldman says although the numbers aren’t what economists wanted, there is good news in the report. Another positive– the number of people collecting unemployment …

Are your kids home from college? Chris Nixon with St. John Providence Health System says a number of parents report having trouble with their kids’ new-found independence, but there are ways to combat it. Nixon says the sooner the conversation about expectations, the better.