Michigan population increases for 8th straight year, typical Michigan roller coaster weather, youtuber Jeffree Star donates $20K for Michigan man's funeral, Remains of Michigan soldier identified, and the Detroit Lions cleaned out their lockers.

Michigan population increases for 8th straight year, typical Michigan roller coaster weather, youtuber Jeffree Star donates $20K for Michigan man's funeral, Remains of Michigan soldier&nbsp;identified, and the Detroit Lions cleaned out their lockers.

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Detroit Free Press Briefing for Dec. 31, 2019

New poll shows Democrats leading in races for governor, U.S. Senate

John James wants to ax income tax. Experts see cuts, boon for wealthy

Labor Day is nearly here. These state parks have closures to avoid

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/09/01/michigan-governor-u-s-senate-election-races-poll-democrats/91559998007/">New poll shows Democrats leading in races for governor, U.S. Senate</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/08/31/how-john-james-tax-plan-would-affect-different-incomes/91488061007/">John James wants to ax income tax. Experts see cuts, boon for wealthy</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/09/01/state-parks-closures-labor-day-weekend-michigan-dnr/91543853007/">Labor Day is nearly here. These state parks have closures to avoid</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Sept. 3, 2026

Stellantis shuffles leadership, advertising hall of famer steps down

Want a deer cull in your southeast Michigan suburb? Get in line

 

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/stellantis/2026/08/31/fiat-ceo-stellantis-cmo-olivier-francois-leaves-top-leadership-role/91547688007/">Stellantis shuffles leadership, advertising hall of famer steps down</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2026/09/01/metro-detroit-communities-seeking-regional-deer-cull-grows/91462004007/">Want a deer cull in your southeast Michigan suburb? Get in line</a>
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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Sept. 2, 2026

How a west Michigan corn maze became a Dolly Parton memorial

$5.5M home on Torch Lake includes everything you need to enjoy water

Hygrade Deli in Detroit to reopen soon under new ownership

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/08/31/dolly-parton-memorialized-in-6-acres-of-west-michigan-corn-stalks/91533984007/">How a west Michigan corn maze became a Dolly Parton memorial</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/real-estate/home-sales/2026/08/29/torch-lake-home-for-sale/91392626007/">$5.5M home on Torch Lake includes everything you need to enjoy water</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/08/31/hygrade-deli-michigan-avenue-detroit-reopening/91547137007/">Hygrade Deli in Detroit to reopen soon under new ownership</a>

Detroit Free Press Briefing for Dec. 31, 2019

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