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Mark Wedel

Mark Wedel has been a freelance journalist since 1992, covering a bewildering variety of subjects. He also writes books on his epic bike rides across the country. He's written a book on one ride, "Mule Skinner Blues." For more information, see www.markswedel.com.

Mark Wedel's Latest Articles

Officials and bike enthusiasts tour Kalamazoo in search of the right bicycle plan

Bike ride through Kalamazoo sparks ideas on best ways to move bicycles through the city.

Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation: Kalamazoo gets funding to challenge racism

W.K. Kellogg Foundation funding intended to help the community find ways to eliminate racism. 

Farmers find out more about what’s happening in their fields with drones

Today's tech-savvy farmers find out more about their fields and crops from high-flying drones.

Kay WalkingStick rewrites the narrative of Native peoples through her artwork

The community is invited to welcome Kay WalkingStick when her artwork comes to the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

From near tragedy comes action on better bike routes in Kalamazoo Township

Have you ridden the Westwood Wiggle? Kalamazoo Township strives to make its streets safer for bicycles.

Tree doctor puts together the clues that reveal what’s ailing the arbor

Meet Dr. David L. Roberts, also known as the Tree Doctor of MSU.

How bike friendly is Kalamazoo, anyway?

To truly be bike-friendly Kalamazoo's car culture may need an attitude adjustment and a safer way for pedalers to cross town.

Stanley Steppes documents people’s sharing spirit through the video lens

What if we took time to listen to others' stories? Entrepreneur Stanley Steppes is exploring how to tell those stories YouTube style.

The Dragon Hatcher: WMU to offer its first production that will have a sensory friendly performance

WMU Theatre plans eight presentations of "Jeremy Thatch, Dragon Hatcher," featuring dragon puppets, and one presentation will be staged to be inviting to those with sensory concerns.

Neighborhoods get a lift from investors who take on worst of the worst houses

It takes vision to see the finished product when dealing with a house that looks like it should be torn down. Jeremy Cole helps people see.

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