Michigan faces big gaps at receiver (Detroit Free Press)
Though Michigan planned to lose seniors Chad Henne, Jake Long and Mike Hart, there was always a possibility that the two elite receivers would return. But when Mario Manningham and Adrian Arrington entered the NFL Draft, the Wolverines were left with very little experience at receiver.

Michigan Democrats express concern about government reform proposal (Detroit News)
Several top Michigan Democrats held a conference call Saturday with Gov. Jennifer Granholm to express worries about a sweeping ballot proposal to overhaul Michigan government.

Alternative fuels could be vehicle for Michigan economic recovery (The Grand Rapids Press)
DETROIT -- Alternative energy could power an economic renaissance for Michigan, experts say, even though the field is tough and crowded. "It will be extremely difficult because we're competing with 49 other states," said Brett Smith, of the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor.

Two Michigan men hurt, three Californians dead in Alaska crash (Detroit Free Press)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska-- Three California men died and two Michigan men were critically hurt in a vehicle rollover on Alaska's Parks Highway, state troopers said today.

New water compact is good news for Michigan (DeWitt-Bath Review)
Now for some really good news: Last week, both houses of the Michigan Legislature reached a key agreement designed to protect the Great Lakes and Michigan's water. Gov. Jennifer Granholm happily signed what is, beyond doubt, state government's most important accomplishment this year.