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Fragrant Nigerian-inspired fried rice is easy enough for a weeknight

For a meal-in-a-skillet, consider this Nigerian fried rice recipe. It's seasoned with curry powder, dried thyme and a handful of aromatics. Beef liver and an assortment of vegetables are classic ingredients, but the cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street opted for chicken thighs and ...

Outdoors north

With showers threatening, I headed south along the state highway, following the old railroad grade that cut through the swamps. I was on my way to meet a good friend that I hadn’t seen in quite a while. We would have a chance to shoot the bull and finally exchange our Christmas ...

DNR biologists remove lid stuck on bear's neck for 2 years

ATLANTA — In a case that highlights the importance of Michigan’s bear-baiting regulations, state wildlife biologists in Montmorency County recently removed a plastic lid from the neck of a young black bear that had carried the encumbrance around for two years. It isn’t known exactly ...

Regional fishing report

Upper Peninsula • St. Ignace: Lake trout anglers reported catches off the back side of Mackinac Island in 40 to 50 feet of water. Spoons with attractor colors such as orange and green, green and silver, silver, and chartreuse proved most effective. At the Pine River, walleye anglers reported catching between 1 and 3 fish when the bite was good. Boat anglers trolled nightcrawler harnesses or used deep-diving crankbaits, while shore anglers found success floating leeches. The walleye bite was best between 5:00 and 10:00 AM. Additionally, bullhead catfish, rock bass, and perch were also ...