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Keep or toss? How long food lasts in the freezer during a power outage

Published on September 10, 2024
Food safety is a major concern for food kept in the freezer during a power outage.
New updated COVID-19 vaccine available

Published on September 9, 2024
FDA announces updated COVID-19 vaccine August 22, 2024.
Food safety for potlucks

Published on September 4, 2024
Tips for keeping food safe at parties.
How MSU Extension empowers home food producers

Published on August 26, 2024
Programs like Cottage Food Law and Preserving MI Harvest equip people with the tools and knowledge to safely preserve (and even sell!) their food products.
Connecting communities to health — virtually

Published on August 21, 2024
With its easy-to-use health program referral system, MSU Extension helps people find upcoming virtual classes in diabetes management, sleep education, and more — all within minutes.
Fentanyl facts you should know, part 4: Where myths come from and why they spread

Published on August 19, 2024
Correcting misinformation about fentanyl is important to keep our communities safe. Find out where the most common fentanyl myths come from and how they spread.
Small changes in weight can yield big rewards

Published on August 19, 2024
Reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes through small lifestyle changes.
Ways to encourage kids to be active

Published on August 15, 2024
Active kids are healthier kids – help them get away from the screen and move more!
The benefits of practicing gratitude

Published on August 15, 2024
Improve your mood and shift your negative thoughts to feelings of overall happiness with simple gratitude exercises.
Mi Fresh Fish Sail & Fry celebrates western UP fisheries

Published on August 12, 2024
From an Inland Seas tall ship educational workshop on Lake Superior, to fresh fish fried on land for tasting, Houghton visitors and residents learned about Michigan's fisheries industries.