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Monday, January 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM

Lake Michigan commands respect

The Great Lakes really are inland seas and should be recognized as such by everyone. But more specifically those who enjoy recreating in the water.

The Great Lakes really are inland seas and should be recognized as such by everyone.

But more specifically those who enjoy recreating in the water.

As of July 1, there had already been 36 drownings in the Great Lakes — nearly half of them (16) on Lake Michigan, lying right outside our door.

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