Black bears in SE Michigan? The DNR doesn't think that's a bad thing

Detroit celebrates population growth, but court battle is not over

Michigan GM retiree hits Route 66 for road trip in 1966 Pontiac Tempest

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/environment/2026/05/14/southeast-michigan-black-bears-carleton-flat-rock-dnr/90063175007/">Black bears in SE Michigan? The DNR doesn't think that's a bad thing</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/05/14/detroit-population-grows-but-federal-court-fight-remains/90080152007/">Detroit celebrates population growth, but court battle is not over</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2026/05/11/michigan-man-route-66-road-trippontiac-tempest/89987378007/">Michigan GM retiree hits Route 66 for road trip in 1966 Pontiac Tempest</a>

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