Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Good morning! On this day in 1922, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra gave the world's first radio broadcast of a symphony orchestra concert with Gabrilowitsch conducting and guest artist Artur Schnabel at the piano in partnership with WWJ-AM.
The man who shouted, “pedophile protector” at President Trump during his visit to Ford last month was not disciplined or fired, the UAW announced. Read more on the story here, and let us know in our poll whether Ford made the right decision.
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Trump Threatens to Block Opening of Gordie Howe Bridge
In a statement released Monday evening, President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe bridge unless Canada offer concessions to the United States.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated he will “not allow” the bridge to be opened unless the U.S. receives compensation for, “everything we have given them,” and said negotiations will begin, “immediately”
Trump did not specify whether he was referring to being compensated for the cost of the bridge, which is reported to be around $5.7 billion.
The Gordie Howe bridge was projected to open early this year. You can see Trump’s full statement here.
Gardner White To Open Eight New Michigan Stores
Michigan’s largest furniture and mattress retailer, Gardner White, announced plans to open eight new locations in the Great Lakes State.
The furniture retailer announced nine total locations, including its first out-of-state location in Holland, Ohio, and its first outlet-style store in Novi.
The company did not reveal a timeline for the new stores. You can see a full list of the new locations here.
$160 Million Tech Hub Coming to Grand Rapids
Grand Valley State University is planning to build a $166 million technology hub in Grand Rapids that will feature an immersive reality lab that will allow for group virtual reality experiences.
The lab, a four-story, 58,247-square-foot building, will be paid for with a $139 million bond approved by the Board of Trustees on Friday.
The lab will also include event spaces, a 360-degree display, a cybersecurity lab, and a multimedia production studio.
You can see concept photos of the lab here.
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Around the Mitten
Ann Arbor: Ferndale-based Belgian chocolatier, Quix, announced plans to open a store downtown on Liberty St. this spring. (More)
Detroit: The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced the worker who heckled President Trump during his Ford visit last month was not punished for his remarks and remains employed. (More)
Lansing: Shake Shack is opening its first Lansing location next Wednesday. (More)
Ypsilanti: Longtime broadcasters David Fair and Michael Jewett announced their retirement from 89.1 WEMU in June. (More)
Kalamazoo: A woman saved a 6-week-old puppy that was thrown from a moving car. (See Video)
Traverse City: A man armed with a hammer was arrested Monday morning after breaking into an elementary school. (See Video)
Marquette: The owner of Lakenenland closed the park after an anti-ICE scultpure was vandalized. (See Photo)
Sports
Michigan Enterprise
The Kroger Company appointed longtime executive Troy Harding as president of its Michigan division, overseeing 120 stores. (More)
A multi-university study projected Detroit’s incomes, wages, and employment to improve over the next five years. (See Report)
The John Ball Zoo is planning to utilize former Grand Action Executive Director Jon Nunn for its large-scale aquarium project in Kent County. (More)
Previous Results
Is Starbucks overrated?
Yes - 93%
No - 7%
If there’s one thing I learned from this poll, it’s to not feature Starbucks in another top story 🤣:
Answer: Yes, “Tastes burnt ”
Answer: Yes, “Just to darn expensive, not worth it.”
Answer: Yes, “Too strong and overpriced”
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