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3rd Annual Grand Rapids ‘Foodie Fest’ Delights Food Lovers

TL/DR - The Grand Rapids Foodie Fest took place over a weekend with the aim to increase diversity in the city's food scene. This was the third annual event and featured a variety of food, shopping, live entertainment, and a beer garden. The festival, which attracted thousands of attendees, also hosted vendors from outside the city, including…

Michigan DNR Loads Rogue River with Abundant Trout

TL/DR - In a bid to restore biodiversity and boost low fish populations in the Rogue River, Michigan, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has introduced 22,600 Eagle Lake rainbow trout into the water. The fish were bred at the Oden State Fish Hatchery, where some were prompted to spawn 16 weeks early by manipulating their exposure…

Fatal US-131 Accident: Grand Rapids Woman Succumbs in Roadside Tragedy

TL/DR - A 72-year-old woman from Grand Rapids, Michigan, was hit by a car and killed after she pulled over on the freeway due to a disabled tire. The accident occurred on US-131 North. The driver who hit her was wearing his seatbelt and didn't report any injuries, and it is not yet clear whether he will face charges. Grand Rapids Woman Killed…