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Man who helped stop Walmart stabber: Like there was ‘a demon in him’

A Kent County man who helped stop the attacker who authorities say stabbed 11 people at Traverse City-area Walmart said looking in the man's eyes, it was clear something was wrong.
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Can I revive my dried up brown lawn? Why you want to leave it...

Can I revive my dried up brown lawn? Hot temperatures and a lack of rainfall in many West Michigan neighborhoods has left many lawns dried up and looking dead. There is hope to revive your grass
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63-year-old charged with felonies for online child accosting in Alpena

Alpena Township man charged with child accosting and computer crimes. Deputies seek help identifying other minors contacted.
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Frozen Ground Beef Recalled Over Possible Metal Contamination

A recall has been issued for over 1,000 pounds of frozen ground beef.
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GR commission meeting interrupted by anti-ICE demonstrators

The Grand Rapids city commission had to take a short recess Tuesday night after several anti-U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement demonstrators disrupted a meeting, one speaker urging city leaders to “adopt sanctuary policies.”
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Michigan Now Has The Third Longest Paved Trail In The USA

As someone whose family was big fans of going for group bike rides, living on the M-6 Bike trail in Kent County has been great. The 9-mile trail is paved, mostly shaded, and alternates between hills and flat terrain. It's always a pleasant ride. However, this trail pales in comparison...
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Man gets prison in deadly Ottawa County road rage case

A man is heading to prison for a minimum of about eight years for his role in a road rage incident last year near Allendale that killed an uninvolved party.
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Grand Rapids considering using drones to analyze downtown parking lots, usage

Attempting to address the current parking options, the city of Grand Rapids is exploring a partnership with two companies to gather data using drones.
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Grand Rapids seeks feedback on possible trash service changes

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As people walked into the gym of the Gerald R. Ford Academic Center on Madison Avenue SE on Tuesday night, a large red banner greeted them, saying “Let’s talk trash.” It’s a topic Grand Rapids leaders say is more important than one might think.
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Activists push for sanctuary city policies during heated GR commission meeting

Tuesday's meeting was temporarily paused after pro-immigrant activists interrupted public comment with chanting, urging officials to adopt sanctuary city policies.

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