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Friday, May 17, 2013  If your weekend plans include gathering up some friends and going bar-hopping, here's a suitable alternative that's purely Michigan.  he World Expo of Beer 2013 kicked off in Frankenmuth Friday night and continues Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m. at Heritage Park.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Changes to Michigan's liquor laws would make it easier for microbreweries and wineries.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Plus, be sure to check out the Beer Dinner at the restaurant coming up on April 26.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Attention smugglers of empty soda cans: Stay out of Michigan, or you could face jail time.

Sunday, February 05, 2012  Not everyone could make it to Indy for the big game, at least 111 million viewers watched from home. Beer, chips, and pop are among the best sellers on Superbowl.

Friday, July 22, 2011  357 people were killed on Michigan streets and highways last year in crashes linked to drinking or drug use.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  Poll: Will this cause more drunk driving accidents?

Sunday, May 15, 2011  The Frankenmuth Jaycees are brewing up a good time for folks heading to little Bavaria.

Friday, March 25, 2011  The old fire hall in Fenton will soon become a hot spot for beer lovers.

Friday, March 18, 2011  In light of St. Patrick’s Day being one of the most alcohol fueled days of the year, Yahoo released a new study that reveals the differences in the drinking habits of men and women.

Thursday, February 17, 2011 

Thursday, December 16, 2010  A man determined to buy alcohol at a local store got a shot and a beer - then ended up in the hospital with a bullet wound.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  This October the Bavarian Inn Restaurant is launching a new promotion tied to the German spelling of the word beer, "bier".

Saturday, August 21, 2010  A poor barley harvest in Europe and Russia's ban on exporting wheat may cause Michigan beer prices to jump 40 percent.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  Relatives say Thornton, 34, finally cracked after suffering racial harassment in a company where he said he was singled out for being black in a predominantly white work force.