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Michigan, MSU Stage Urine Collection Near Big House in Ann Arbor

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Scientists from the University of Michigan and Michigan State plan a Saturday peecycling faceoff at Ann Arbor Golf Club, just across from Michigan Stadium, during rivalry football weekend in Ann Arbor. A pair of yurts will greet fans and tailgaters. Volunteers intend to point people to collection spots by school colors.

No. 5 Michigan Women Top No. 2 UConn at Crisler in Ann Arbor

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Fifth-ranked Michigan started the women’s basketball year with a 77-66 victory over second-ranked UConn on Thursday night at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, the top-ranked win the program has ever posted. Te’Yala Delfosse poured in a personal-best 22 points and pulled down nine boards. Olivia Olson finished with 19 points, eight

Hogan, Mohammad, Smith, Puno Win Ann Arbor Board Seats

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Ann Arbor Public Schools will seat a largely new Board of Education in January after unofficial returns from the Nov. 3 election put one incumbent and four newcomers into office. Becca Hogan led the four-year field, followed by incumbent Rima Mohammad, Brandon Smith and Aaron Puno. Washtenaw County tallies with all

Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger Reopens in Ann Arbor Under Local Owners

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — One of Ann Arbor’s best-known burger counters is cooking again. Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger has reopened after a renovation and a change in ownership, with a group of four Ann Arbor business owners now running the shop. The restaurant shut down earlier this year for the remodel. The shop sits at

Domino’s Q3 Profit Tops Forecasts From Ann Arbor

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Ann Arbor-based Domino’s posted third-quarter profit of $152.2 million Tuesday, or $4.60 a share. Zacks’ nine-analyst average had been $4.33 a share. Revenue hit $1.19 billion, ahead of a roughly $1.17 billion Street view from seven analysts. Domino’s ranks among Ann Arbor’s largest employers. Domestic same-store sales rose just 0.3% — […]

Small Business Growth Stalling Across Michigan, SBAM Says

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Ann Arbor, Mich. — Small-business growth in Michigan has stalled, Small Business Association of Michigan CEO Brian Calley said Tuesday, pointing to regulations, tariffs and high energy costs squeezing owners from both sides. Calley said owners feel pressure to hold prices down because customers cannot pay more, while their own costs keep rising. Many would […]

Ann Arbor, Mich., hosts Gilchrist-Forlini secretary debate

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Thursday night at the University of Michigan, Michigan’s secretary of state race took the stage as candidates traded views on election integrity, appointments and voter confidence in the count. Outgoing Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, a Democrat, faced Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini, a Republican. Forlini argued county election experience better prepares […]