This February marks the 10th anniversary of the state takeover of Belle Isle. The Detroit Free Press has spent time talking to residents to understand what's changed and what's coming for the beloved island. As part of that coverage, listen to the voices of Detroiters as they share fond memories of Belle Isle. 

This February marks the 10th anniversary of the state takeover of Belle Isle. The Detroit Free Press has spent time talking to residents to understand what's changed and what's coming for the beloved island. As part of that coverage, listen to the voices of Detroiters as they share fond memories of Belle Isle.

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Detroit Voice Brief

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Voice Briefing Special Report: Hear Detroiters' memories of Belle Isle

Virus outbreak spurs 'horrendous' deer die-off in Michigan

Near-miss video highlights Michigan's back-to-school traffic dangers

Does DST end this weekend in Michigan? What to expect

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/environment/2026/09/11/ehd-deer-disease-outbreak-michigan-dnr/91689382007/">Virus outbreak spurs 'horrendous' deer die-off in Michigan</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/09/11/michigan-school-car-school-bus-video-monroe-county/91703941007/">Near-miss video highlights Michigan's back-to-school traffic dangers</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/09/11/daylight-saving-savings-time-fall-back-2026-dst-standard/91704935007/">Does DST end this weekend in Michigan? What to expect</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Sept. 14, 2026

As voters sour on data centers, governor candidates embrace moratorium

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a new generation has no memory of it

How Detroit's cultural institutions are making it into classroom

Michelin Guide to host the Great Lakes ceremony at a Detroit landmark

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/10/michigan-governor-candidates-call-for-data-center-pause/91672469007/">As voters sour on data centers, governor candidates embrace moratorium</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/09/11/september-11-michigan-memorial-memory/91686254007/">On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a new generation has no memory of it</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2026/09/10/museums-libraries-cultural-institutions-in-the-classroom/91663442007/">How Detroit's cultural institutions are making it into classroom</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/09/09/detroit-michelin-guide-great-lakes-ceremony/91673967007/">Michelin Guide to host the Great Lakes ceremony at a Detroit landmark</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Sept. 11, 2026

Detroit Council seeks more options, less reliance on DTE after tornado

Whitmer again calls for Line 5 pipeline shutdown in Straits of Mackinac

Check your fridge for recalled pork products

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/09/09/dte-energy-responds-to-frustrations-amid-tornado-in-detroit/91672381007/">Detroit Council seeks more options, less reliance on DTE after tornado</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/news/" data-g-r="base_xbutton" data-t-l=":b|v|c|overlay" aria-label="Close" aria-hidden="true"></a><a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/09/09/whitmer-enbridge-line-5-straits-mackinac-oil-gas-pipelines-tunnel/91671167007/">Whitmer again calls for Line 5 pipeline shutdown in Straits of Mackinac</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/09/08/listeria-recall-issued-for-imported-pork-products/91658833007/">Check your fridge for recalled pork products</a>

Voice Briefing Special Report: Hear Detroiters' memories of Belle Isle

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