Focus West Michigan for 8-12-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published August 12, 2024 at 3:51 PM EDT

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The business community prepares for a minimum wage increase, lotteries for special hunting permits are now open in Ottawa County, the Woodward Dream Cruise happens this weekend, and more.

Today on Focus West Michigan: The business community prepares for a minimum wage increase, lotteries for special hunting permits are now open in Ottawa County, the Woodward Dream Cruise happens this weekend, and more state and West Michigan news.

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