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Why are Yellowstone wolves 50% heavier than Great Lakes wolves?
Wyoming wolves are stout compared to some other Lower 48 subpopulations, and the reason why they tend to run hefty is complicated.
‘Canadian superwolf’? Nope. So then why are Yellowstone wolves 50% heavier than Great Lakes wolves?
Canis lupus body size is dynamic and complex, and biologists aren’t in total agreement about why wolves are much larger in some regions than others.
Premier Doug Ford inks deal with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
The goal of the accord is to increase strategic co-operation on energy critical minerals, manufacturing, agriculture, artificial intelligence, life sciences, forestry and the Great Lakes.
Premier Doug Ford inks deal with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
The goal of the accord is to increase strategic co-operation on energy critical minerals, manufacturing, agriculture, artificial intelligence, life sciences, forestry and the Great Lakes.
‘Canadian superwolf’? Nope. So then why are Yellowstone wolves 50% heavier than Great Lakes wolves?
‘Canadian superwolf’? Nope. So then why are Yellowstone wolves 50% heavier than Great Lakes wolves?
First cruise ships of 2026 to arrive in Green Bay on Tuesday
Victory Cruise Line’s Victory II will arrive at Leicht Park in Downtown Green Bay on June 9 at approximately 7:00 a.m., according to a joint statement from Discover Green Bay and Cruise the Great Lakes.
Filmmakers set to capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary
As part of a new documentary about the Great Lakes, filmmakers plan to dive to the deepest part of Lake Superior, and will livestream their footage later this morning.
Snow Capped Cider racks up awards at Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition
For the third year running, Snow Capped Cider has been named Midsize Producer of the Year at the 2026 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP).
Wet start to the workweek for southern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Saturday night will be quiet and dry as high pressure settles over the Great Lakes. This calm weather will continue through Sunday morning across southern Wisconsin.
Northeast Ohio firefighters train for water rescues ahead of busy summer season
As summer nears, Northeast Ohio's first responders intensify water rescue training after 81 Great Lakes drownings last year, focusing on Lake Erie's unpredictability
Our View: Great Lakes cruising boom is leaving Duluth behind
From the editorial: "(Do we) invest the additional $500,000 to $800,000 needed to keep us in the cruise game? If yes, would that be throwing good money after bad?"
Watch: Join Great Lakes Now as an expedition explores the deep Lake Superior
Join a livestreamed expedition to the deepest point in the Great Lakes and explore a hidden underwater world from your own screen. Watch the live stream on MPR News’ Facebook Page or on MPRnews.org.
Watch live, ask questions as researchers visit Great Lakes’ deepest point
For the first time in 40 years, researchers will visit Superior Maximus, the deepest part of the Great Lakes. The expedition will happen during a live broadcast.
Livid dog training customers say they paid thousands to SE Michigan business
Customers across Southeast Michigan say they were left out thousands of dollars after paying for dog training services they claim were never provided by Great Lakes Dog Training.
Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’
The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new ic...
Coast Guard responds to security breach at Cleveland Harbor station
The Coast Guard Sector Eastern Great Lakes responded to a security breach at the Coast Guard Station Cleveland Harbor Friday.
Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters
More than 40 million depend on the Great Lakes for drinking water. Yet plastic pollution in the lake water isn’t regulated, and manufacturers are moving to dramatically increase the amount of plastics prod...
Officials say Great Lakes lost 82 shipping days, call for improved icebreaking capabilities
U.S.-flag shipping on the Great Lakes lost a total of 1,953 hours or 82 ship days due to inadequate icebreaking.
Group urges swimming safety after teen drowns in Lake Michigan in Waukegan
The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project is urging swimming safety after a 17-year-old drowns in Lake Michigan in Waukegan.
GLWA Lifts Boil Water Advisories after Northern Oakland Water Main Break
Nearly a week after a 42-inch water main broke in Auburn Hills, the Great Lakes Water Authority has lifted the remaining boil water advisories.
Uihlein Makes $10 Million “Game Changer” Gift To UWM Freshwater School
Endowment supports students, faculty, water policy center and research vessels on the Great Lakes.
Oakland County water main break fixed, water to return in the coming days
Suzanne Coffery, Great Lakes Water Authority CEO, informed the public in a news conference in Orion Township Tuesday that her team completed repairs of the pipe at 6 p.m. Monday and returning water to that p...
Massive water main break exposes vulnerability of miles of pipes across Southeast Michigan
Water main break could take a minimum of two weeks to fix, the Great Lakes Water Authority said.