EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Starting Tuesday, hundreds of thousands of Michigan workers who make at or just above the minimum wage are getting a raise.

From NBC's Domenico MontanaroA re-vote in Michigan is likely dead on arrival after Michigan Democratic Party leaders conceded "it is not practical to conduct" a primary or caucus ...

From NBC's Mark Murray and Ben WeltmanBy a 19-8 vote, a compromise allocating Michigan's pledged delegates by a 69-59 forumla -- but counting each by just half a vote -- has just ...

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Miss Michigan Kirsten Haglund, a 19-year-old aspiring Broadway star, was crowned Miss America 2008 on Saturday in a live show billed as the unveiling of the 87-year-old pageant's ...

Democratic leaders voted Saturday to strip Michigan of all its delegates to the national convention next year as punishment for scheduling an early presidential primary in ...

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by publius This Will Wilkinson post has got to be one of the most callous and condescending posts I’ve ever read. Not only is it obnoxiously indifferent to human suffering (thankfully, DC conservative think tank jobs are free from pesky ...

Michigan sank to an all-time low on a day as miserable as its season. CJ Bacher threw touchdown passes on his first two drives of the second half to lift Northwestern to a 21-14 win Saturday over the Wolverines, handing them eight ...

Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm last week traveled to Israel on a jobs and investment mission, during which she met with Better Place Founder and CEO Shai Agassi in a discussion centered around electric vehicle infrastructure and ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team came up short versus Cleveland State University, 76-67, Tuesday evening, Nov. 18, in non-conference action at the Wolstein Center. In a game that was plagued with ...

A graduate from the University’s School of Engineering and the proprietor of a blog about Michigan football called mgoblog.com, Cook quit his job as an engineer as soon as he figured out that revenue from the website could cover rent ...

The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA) reports that thanks to our current bout of wintry weather, most ski areas across Michigan have fired up their snow guns. Some will open this weekend and more will be open by ...

When the Buckeyes signed top recruit quarterback Terrelle Pryor at quarterback, it was not only a mighty catch for OSU but at the same time, a major blow to Michigan, as reported in The Toledo Blade. ...

Michigan's October unemployment rate surged to 9.3 percent, its highest rate since July 1992.

Michigan are a rarity. After all, it took 103 tries for both teams to take the top spot in the rankings, and with the current state of parity amongst the powerhouses of college football, nobody should be surprised if it takes another ...

Michigan football practice was delayed nearly two hours late this morning after a player reported finding an unknown white powdery substance on the practice field. Head coach Rich Rodriguez immediately suspended practice while police ...

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Ohio State fired coach Earle Bruce days before the game against Michigan. Many, including Bruce, were surprised about the timing. But Bruce went out in style. He defeated Michigan, 23-20, in his last game. In a great expression of unity ...

"The rest of the country is finally starting to influence and impact the overall financial climate, and that is now rolling into Michigan where before it was pretty much an auto industry type of situation, now we're seeing the rest of ...

The only urban conservastive blog in the State of Michigan that tackles issues from a controversial point of view Mr. Akinyemi is aiming to change the minds, hearts and souls of those who are lost in the wilderness of Michigan. ...

Lehigh and Michigan are wrestling in a dual meet for the 32nd straight season. The Wolverines lead the series versus Lehigh 23-11 and have won the last three duals in the series. The Mountain Hawks have not faced Princeton since 2003, ...

It sounds like Graves could play either inside or out on the defensive line in college, which gives Michigan some flexibility as it rounds out the 2008 recruiting class. This could be it for Michigan's front four on defense IF Will ...

Raymar Morgan scored eight of his 22 points during a decisive 13-0 run Wednesday night and No. 5 Michigan State survived a scare from IPFW, beating the Mastodons 70-59. extra description.

Did I expect Michigan State to be in this position? Before the season, definitely not, but I'm not surprised now. From what I've heard about Mark Dantonio's leadership and the culture of excellence he has created at Michigan State I am ...

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The Cardinals took on Central Michigan tonight and pulled out a hard-fought win 31-24 win on the road, improving their record to 11-0. Central Michigan was the two-time defending Mid-American Conference champion, but Ball State can now ...

Nate Davis threw four touchdown passes, and No. 14 Ball State survived a scare from Central Michigan on Wednesday night in a 31-24 victory that gave the Cardinals a school-record for wins in a season. extra description.

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This season, Michigan’s roster includes three freshman — Stephanie Kirkpatrick, Bree Evans and Amanda Chidester. The young players will help add power in their lineup after losing two Michigan softball legends in Alessandra Giampaolo ...

Former Michigan resident Frank Krenz, who worked as lead designer for the costumes on the closing ceremonies of the Summer '08 Olympics, designed "about 80 percent" of the costumes for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. ...

A look at the Michigan Wolverines, both the stats and the intangibles, by an Ohio State fan, leading up to this weekend's big game.

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But as Michigan's media follows the erosion of Detroit's automobile sector (at press time, the Big Three were lobbying Congress for a portion of the recently approved $700 billion Wall Street bailout package to fund their business ...

Michigan Unemployment at 9.3%. by Dean Esmay. It just hit 9.3%. That’s not counting the people who dropped off the rolls. Lazy bastards. Those Michigan people just don’t want to have a job! Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social ...

Parritz, who writes a column every two weeks for The Michigan Daily, said he wants to improve the image of the Greek community by working with other organizations like the Michigan Student Assembly and the Ann Arbor Police Department. ...

LSA sophomore Mary Rock, a co-chair of this year's Blood Battle, said she thinks that because Ohio State is a larger school the competition is slightly unfair, but Rock was optimistic about Michigan’s chances this year. ...

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The Wakefield area is now known as a tranquil destination in the western Upper Peninsula to ski, snowmobile, fish, hunt and enjoy the scenery. Via Michigan History. That's all for today. Enjoy Thursday! ...

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Mount Pleasant, MI -- Nate Davis threw four touchdowns and MiQuale Lewis rushed for 177 yards as the 14th-ranked Ball State Cardinals stayed perfect on the season with a 31-24 decision over Central Michigan in an exciting Mid-American ...

Fort Wayne, IN -- Raymar Morgan scored 22 points and hauled in six rebounds to lead fifth-ranked Michigan State past IPFW, 70-59. Thursday, November 20, 2008.

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As chatter increases about a potential federal bailout of the foundering American automotive industry, Michigan's alt-weeklies are addressing the crisis. Lansing's City Pulse is "having some serious doubts about this bailout," adding: ...

Like a big stone in a small pond, deflation will ripple out from Michigan. I don't know about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse but maybe it's the Four Autos of the PunkRockalypse. Ford, Chevy, Dodge (and the ghost of vehicles past) ...

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The same Michigan team that hung 41 on OMGawesome Florida managed one field goal against those LOLembarrassing Buckeyes from last year. Good thing interconference results only count in the mythical national championship game, ...

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One of the delectables that Michigan has to offer is the chestnut. Taste the Local Difference says that chestnuts are Ready to Pick and that they have been called the "rice that grows on trees" as they have the same nutritional value as ...

The Buckstache is obviously a homage paid to the late great MZone, one of the best Michigan blogs ever. They perfected the buckstache, and used it liberally during previous tOSU weeks. It is my duty to continue it's usage however ...

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There is only one way Rich Rodriguez can salvage his first year in Ann Arbor from the depths of hell and that’s for the Michigan Wolverines to beat rival Ohio State. The Wolverines (3-8) will get that chance when they visit Columbus to ...

Michigan v. UCLA basketball preview. ... Last year the Wolverines struggled to learn the offense, and its too early to tell whether they have the right talent to make this offensive system effective in Michigan this season. ...

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Ah, ESPN! You own my heart on weekday nights! Last night we were treated to the Central Michigan Chippewas hosting #17 Ball State, a MAC battle royale, and four hours of televised college football that, once it ended, put me...

As far as misery goes, it's been a record-setting season for Michigan. The worst part: at 8 losses, the pain isn't over yet. Barring a.

My husband whisked me away for my birthday weekend to an incrediby cool Euro-style hotel in an unlikely location: Holland, Michigan. We're from Ann Arbor, so it was just a couple hours drive, well worth it for the two-person soaking tub ...

Man who shot Capac police chief gets 30-60 years � Pioneering cardiac surgeon Kantrowitz dies at 90 � Kilpatrick yields Congressional Black Caucus post � Michigan Oct. unemployment rate surges to 9.3 percent ...

It's Ohio State-Michigan week, and the rivalry that started in 1897 probably isn't a rivalry at this point. One of the key definitions of a rivalry is that the teams are even, and the games have gone back and forth. ...

Holy Hell, there is actually someone out there who's kind of, half-heartily, in a back-handed compliment sort of way supporting Michigan. Also in their post was a YouTube video...which got me to thinking. ...

Columbus, Ohio: Ohio and Michigan senators teamed up Thursday to announce a bi-partisan plan that would provide a $25 billion bridge loan to Detroit car makers if they present a plan with their application that shows they can achieve ...

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But the two Democratic senators of Michigan, the heart of the US auto industry, Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, and Republicans Kit Bond of Missouri and George Voinovich of Ohio, were to hold a news conference later in the day, ...

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Michigan's Sims goes along with his new role - AP File PhotoDeShawn Sims (R) has faith in Michigan Wolverines coach John Beilein's (center) decision to have the junior forward come off the bench. Maybe it's a good poker face. ...

A California woman who escaped from a Michigan prison in 1976 will argue in court next month that her original 10-year drug sentence should be thrown out. Saginaw County Circuit Judge William Crane this week set a hearing for December.

This could be a big win for Michigan early in the season, and would definitely get the taste of Akron out of its mouth. Starting for the Wolverines — Melinda Queen, Carly Benson, Jessica Minnfield, Stephany Skrba and Veronica Hicks. ...

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Game 3: Michigan vs. UCLA Pre-Game - Basics: Who : UCLA vs. Michigan Where : Madison Square Garden When : 9:30PM EST TV : ESPN2 Radio : WWJ-AM (950), WTKA-AM (1050), WCHB-AM (1200) I’m traveling today so ...

2008 - 2009 Spartan BBall Team.... - The Spartans are picked second in the Big Ten and ranked fifth or sixth (AP / Coaches) nationally. They surely will be in the March Madness tourney again, and hope ...

On November 5, this writer set a record of his own, fielding 15 calls from patients wanting their first prescription for marijuana. It was going to be a long day. What does this new law mean for HIV patients in Michigan? ...

Matt Ostler & Jerry Wilson getting back in the swing of things?

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Comma Please - There is nothing that can change the fact that this Michigan football team has lost more games in one season than any other. That much is set in stone. Years ...

Michigan jobless rate soars to 9.3% ... The coming winter looks bleak and will only get bleaker for the Michigan economy, as the state jobless rate leapt six-tenths of a point last month, hitting its highest level in 16 years. ...

OSU vs MICHIGAN Game Canceled November 20, 2008 GRAND RAPIDS, MI — In a statement released by Athletic Director William C. Martin, We must cancel this.

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The director of the nonpartisan agency spoke to The Associated Press after listening to University of Michigan economists lay out their national economic forecast in Ann Arbor. The forecast for Michigan will be released Friday by the ...

(AP) -- Four seniors have been elected as captains of the University of Michigan football team, marking the first time in at least four decades that captains have been named at the end of the season. Tight end Mike Massey and defensive ...

DeShawn Sims scored 18 points and Manny Harris added 15 to help Michigan upset No. 4 UCLA 55-52 on Thursday night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic.

Its time to get excited about Michigan basketball The Michigan basketball team made a huge statement tonight as they knocked off UCLA at the Madison Square Garden. UCLA was ranked 4th nationally and is coming off three straight final ...

University cashes in on nonconference road matchups, Michigan State highlights 2009 football schedule. ... Central Michigan Life � Home > Sports. University cashes in on nonconference road matchups. Michigan State highlights 2009 ...

The Detroit automakers provide millions of dollars every year in donations and research funding to the University of Michigan. But the state’s three research universities are hardly the auto industry advocates with the most sway in ...

“It’s good for us, most importantly, it’s good for the city of Ann Arbor, let them know that this team is rebuilding, and we’re not going to stop,” said junior power forward DeShawn Sims, who called the win the biggest of his Michigan ...

The Buckeyes held Michigan State running back Javon Ringer to just 67 yards in a win earlier this season. Ohio State linebackers James Laurinaitis and Marcus Freeman have dominated all year, and that won't change Saturday. ...

As I packed up to leave for the weekend and head back to the game I was going to leave you with a good Ohio State video...you know, script Ohio, tradition,

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“The University of Michigan has a much longer history of funding than probably any other public school in the country,” Malcolm said. “We were the first public school to have a goal of $1 billion in a campaign, and we surpassed that. ...

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NEW YORK — Junior DeShawn Sims rolled to the basket, received a pass from redshirt sophomore Anthony Wright and slammed home Michigan's victory over No. 4 UCLA with 34 seconds remaining in the game. But the Bruins refused to give up. ...

“It’s in the past,” said Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez, also participating in the rivalry for the first time. “Once he got signed and he goes to another school, my focus is on the guy that’s playing for us. And you have to do that. ...

Game 3: Michigan vs. UCLA Post Game - Michigan 55 - No. 4 UCLA 52 I had a good feeling about this game but I tried to restrain myself after the constant let down that Michigan basketball has ...

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Michigan beat UCLA 55-52 last night in what was the program's biggest win in over ten years. The Bruins entered the game ranked as the #4 team in the country, and although they probably were overrated, that doesn't take anything away ...

Michigan winning with guys no one else wanted. You should smile, Michigan. Because even after taking down No. 4 UCLA, your best days may be ahead of you,

Terrelle Pryor is expected to start his first game in the rivalry this weekend, but the two programs continue to recruit the same prospects in Michigan, Ohio, Florida and elsewhere. The day after this weekend's big game, ...

With his team trailing 48-46 with 4:16 left, Stu Douglass hit a long three-pointer to give Michigan the lead. Darren Collison was stripped on the other end, leading to a layup by Sims that made it 51-48 Wolverines. ...

Senate Fiscal Agency director Gary Olson says it's clear a nationwide recession means Michigan will be getting less tax revenue than anticipated. Olson says it's not going to be easy to deal with the shortfall. One-time revenue boosts ...