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Your weekday morning news update from the Detroit Free Press. Online by 5 a.m., on guard since 1831.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 21st, 2021 21.10.2021

Gov. Whitmer will veto Michigan GOP's school voucher proposal, Worker dies after getting caught in a wood chipper in West Bloomfield, Detroit Red Wings rookie Lucas Raymond on 'amazing' start to season.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 20th, 2021 20.10.2021

New Detroit home repair program can fix 1,000 roofs. Nearly 5,000 Detroiters applied, Next GOP Wayne County canvasser says he would not have certified results of 2020 election, I wish I could take a train from Detroit to visit my parents. It won't happen, Noah’s deli and Dearborn has re-opened after major summer flooding.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 19th, 2021 19.10.2021

A new Michigan State Police crime-fighting tool is causing concern among civil liberty advocates such as the ACLU of Michigan, New hardware and electronics give Ford’s best-selling pickup riugh looks, more capability, A western Michigan man earned $100,000 as a shipt shopper in 2020, and Detroit Red Wings' Dylan Larkin: Suspension warranted, but he had 'so much anger'.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 18th, 2021 18.10.2021

Detroit's abandoned Packard Plant site could be bought, demolished soon, Aging, failing septic systems polluting Michigan waters, harming public health, Popeyes Louisiana kitchen popular Cajun style turkey returns for Thanksgiving, and Winless Detroit Lions crushed by Cincinnati Bengals, 34-11: 'That was a beatdown'.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 15th, 2021 15.10.2021

A pot sale led to his imprisonment. Now the cannabis industry is stepping in to help him, Fake Facebook fundraiser shocks family with cancer diagnosis Motor City Comic Con returns after pandemic break with some new rules, same starry lineup and Why Detroit Red Wings chose Danny DeKeyser and Marc Staal as alternate captains.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 14th, 2021 14.10.2021

Social Security benefits to get the biggest boost in decades, They're trying to save Detroiters from eviction before it's too late, Al Tayeb, a Lebanese diner in Garden City, is one of Michigan's best breakfast joints. and Moritz Seider: What Detroit Red Wings 'want to show the world'

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 13th, 2021 13.10.2021

Stellantis hires firm to check Mack factory odor complaints, says equipment worked properly, Former Dearborn Andiamo property will become food hall, co-working space, Limited-edition Budweiser cans brewed next to speakers blasting Temptations, Alice Cooper, and Detroit Lions Pro Bowl C Frank Ragnow to undergo toe surgery, out for the season

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 12th, 2021 12.10.2021

GOP candidates for Michigan governor jockey for endorsement from former President Trump, Michigan gas prices hit $3.33 a gallon, expected to keep climbing, Stellantis to offer domestic partner benefits for 14K salaried employees, Shields restaurant and pizzeria offers a free pizza when the Lions win their first game, and Jeff Blashill: How Detroit Red Wings made roster decisions.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 11th, 2021 11.10.2021

Michigan selected for 1 of 4 new National Guard battalions in US, Army says, Cemetery tour offer glimpses of the past, hidden graves and cursed tombstones, PETA blasts Ford over funding Wayne State study that used pigs for research, and Michigan and Michigan State football among 5 Big Ten teams in top 10 of coaches poll.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 8th, 2021 08.10.2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday she will require contactors to pay union wage rates on state construction projects, ACLU calls for federal probe of Taylor police for use of force, racial discrimination, The Shoe Doctor is a Detroit-based shoe cleaning business on Livernois Avenue.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 7th, 2021 07.10.2021

Dearborn mayor's race heats up as attacks launched, How a simple box design is saving the auto industry millions of dollars: 'It's amazing', Those looking for work are being targeted by scammers, and T.J. Hockenson, Penei Sewell miss Detroit Lions practice; Trey Flowers returns.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 6th, 2021 06.10.2021

Biden in Michigan: U.S. is 'falling behind' without new infrastructure, human investments, House panel OKs bill to kill Michigan's online application for absentee ballots, West Point workshop brings science, leadership and ethics lessons to Detroit students, and Miller's Bar in Dearborn listed for sale as owners head into retirement.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 5th, 2021 05.10.2021

ER doctor travels US in COVID-19 crisis says mask-wearing, getting vaccine is patriotic, Ambassador Bridge reopens after potential explosives discovered Monday morning , Canada seeks halt to Whitmer's Line 5 pipeline shutdown order, invoking treaty  ,Restaurant survey shows costs aEr up and profits down

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 4th, 2021 04.10.2021

The world is going virtual but many in Detroit are still left behind, Michigan's unemployment rate changed little in August, dropping slightly to 4.7%, Rivertown market in Detroit opens its doors at 7 AM Wednesday and Detroit Lions drop to 0-4 after Justin Fields, Chicago Bears dominate them, 24-14.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 1st, 2021 01.10.2021

Man who says he was wrongfully convicted of killing 5 kids freed from prison, A Detroiter's daily litter cleanup makes him a neighborhood fixture, Huron County man drowns with $45,000 winning lottery ticket in his pocket, and Detroit Red Wings' Jakub Vrana to have shoulder surgery, out at least 4 months.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 30th, 2021 30.09.2021

Your auto dealership may not honor employee discounts anymore: Here's why, Trees across metro Detroit suddenly dropping tons of acorns: Here's why, Detroit Grand Prix returning to downtown streets? Official presents idea to City Council.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 29th, 2021 29.09.2021

Detroit Councilman Andre Spivey admits he took bribes for help with towing, GM issues warning to salary workers who have not reported vaccination status, Eminem's Mom's Spaghetti restaurant to open permanent location in Detroit, Join the self-care revolution with these 6 metro Detroit experiences, and MSU hoops coach Tom Izzo addresses media ahead of first practice of the season.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 28th, 2021 28.09.2021

Last Michigan Kmart closing, A bipartisan ballot drive is about to get under way, aimed at moving the U.S. to using the national popular vote to elect its presidents, and Alexandra Ford English tapped as global merchandising director at Ford, AJ Hinch explains Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox scrum in ninth inning.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 27th, 2021 27.09.2021

Work crew finds historical Buffalo Bill poster under Manistee building's siding, Expect a higher price is at Apple Orchard and cider Mill’s this fall season, September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and Michigan football jumps to No. 14, Michigan State football up to No. 16 in coaches poll.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 24th, 2021 24.09.2021

Videos of Michigan accounting professor as a talking potato head are going viral, Detroit Free Press newsletter, and Many families experience delays in receiving the child tax credit in September.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 23, 2021 23.09.2021

Michigan surpasses 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic, Michigan’s 2022 budget has been sent to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her signature, Gary Nitzkin’s law license is suspended for 90 days under orders of the Attorney Discipline Board, and Steve Yzerman: Red Wings can't force Tyler Bertuzzi to get COVID vaccine.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 22nd, 2021 22.09.2021

GM plant shutdowns force Michigan businesses to lay off workers, 5-day Freep Film Festival debuts Wednesday with a movie 'Detroiters are going to love', Alice Cooper lines up busy Detroit homecoming with street dedication, DTE show, more, Fast food giant McDonald’s is making a big change to happy meal toys, Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch talks key moments from 5-3 win over Chicago White Sox...

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 21st, 2021 21.09.2021

A Michigan lawmaker faced a terrible choice: Fight her cancer or have a baby, Eastpointe Middle School forced to go virtual after wave of staff resignations, and GoFundMe page for Mudgie’s Deli has surpassed its goal.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 20th, 2021 20.09.2021

Union Assembly is the newest restaurant to open in downtown Detroit, Milan Dragway close to $3 million sale: Who wants to buy it, 2022 Toyota Tundra debuts with hybrid engine, 12,000-pound towing capacity, and Michigan State football joins Michigan Wolverines in Top 25 of USA TODAY Coaches Poll.

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 17th, 2021 17.09.2021

2 fraternities under review at Eastern Michigan in sex assault cases, Michigan lawmaker accuses GOP colleague of domestic abuse; state police investigating, The stink bugs are coming, Here's how to ward them off, and Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn.

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