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Lyme disease cases up in parts of Northern MI, ice storm aid not guaranteed for utilities

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As the spring temperatures emerge here in Michigan so do ticks.

And Michigan health officials are reporting that cases of Lyme disease are already showing up.

WCMU's Tina Sawyer recently spoke with Jody Sroka from a local public health department covering parts of northwest Michigan, otherwise known as DHD10, to talk about the uptick in cases and what you can do to stay safe.

And for this week's brain teaser, a Michigan trivia question that will freeze your brain!

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This podcast is produced in part by the members of NABET Local 412. This episode of edited and mixed by Rick Brewer. Our theme music comes from Gabe Schall. Mike Horace is our executive producer.

Tina Sawyer is the local host of Morning Edition on WCMU. She joined WCMU in November, 2022.