Great News. You Really Can Major in Beer in College: Patch PM

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Finally, You Really Can Major in Beer in College

• A Michigan college says it’s the first in the country to offer an associate’s degree in the brew industry.

Senate Votes to Stop Local Bans on Plastic Bags

• Two counties are considering fees and limits on plastic bags to recoup hundreds of thousands of dollars spent to deal with them.

'Missing in Michigan' Aimed at Closing Missing Persons Cases

• There are 4,000 active missing persons cases in Michigan and hundreds of unidentified remains cases.

Private Autopsy: Dearborn Police Shot Unarmed Man 5-6 Times

• Attorney says private autopsy requested by the family of Kevin Matthews shows shooting wasn’t an accident where “the gun goes off.”

Overnight I-696 Lane Closures: 5 Things to Know

• Overnight I-696 traffic will be reduced to one lane for two weeks in construction area. Two weekend shut-downs are planned.

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• Multiple Charges Filed in 2-Hour Standoff with Plymouth Police
• Stink Bug Hordes Back, Ready for Courtship: What to Do
• Michigan Trooper Injured When Struck By His Own Vehicle: Police
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• Priest Banished for Sex Abuse Now Works with Pregnant Teens

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