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Detroit Makes the Cover of Newsweek Magazine; and Michiganders Aren’t Happy

Mar 31, 2016 | 8:32 AM

Newsweek Detroit cover

 

Detroiters aren’t thrilled with the latest cover story on Newsweek Magazine. Reading “Detroit Makes You Sick. Its not Just Flint. People all Over the Motor City are Being Poisoned While Officials Look Away” the magazine has caught the attention of people throughout Michigan, but the story is raising some eyebrows.

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