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Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ University of Michigan (UM) senior Brendan LaFrenier will run 200 miles from Lake St. Clair to Lake Michigan starting March 2 to raise $100,000 for homelessness. A six-student film team will document his stops at 10 local shelters as he aims to finish before sunset on March 4. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Green For Life plans to expand the Arbor Hills landfill at 10690 Six Mile Road in Salem Township, stirring debate between revenue supporters and Northville residents filing hundreds of odor complaints. County officials will review the plan as environmental groups (including The Conservancy Initiative) urge rejection of the expansion. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Since last August, calls for the 19-story Legacy and 13-story Verve high-rises have increased for Ann Arbor Fire Department, prompting building managers to adjust alarm settings while city officials study adding a dedicated high-rise team — an option estimated to cost $1.2 million each year to improve emergency response. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team, boasting a historic 22-1 start, will face the Northwestern Wildcats today at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. (Central). All About Ann Arbor
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Artist Reception: Wendy Bauer Braun - Distances
5-6:30 p.m. — Kerrytown Concert House — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant work of Wendy Bauer Braun with an evening of art, conversation, and community.
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Run Broadway Fun Run
7:14 a.m. — Lowertown Cafe — Free entry — Celebrate your love for running in a challenging 2-mile loop through Ann Arbor.
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Jake Xerxes Fussell Concert
8-11 PM — The Ark — $24.00 — Experience a night of poignant folk music with Jake Xerxes Fussell as he explores his personal musical roots.
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39th Annual Storytelling Festival: Liars Contest
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $24 — Enjoy an evening of tall tales and clever fibs from top-notch storytellers at this lively competition.
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The Steel Wheels Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $35.00 — Experience the Virginia-based folk-rock band The Steel Wheels as they showcase their evolving American roots music.
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Worry Club Concert
6:59-9:30 p.m. — The Blind Pig — Tickets start at $66 — Experience an unforgettable show by Worry Club in Ann Arbor.
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American Girl Mini Con
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Saline Recreation Center — $2 entry — Explore amazing deals on American Girl dolls, outfits, and accessories.
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Alejandro Escovedo Live
7-10 p.m. — The Ark — Tickets start at $52 — Enjoy a memorable performance by the renowned Alejandro Escovedo in an intimate venue.
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Albert Lee Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $35.00 — Experience the legendary British guitarist known for redefining country guitar with his unmatched technique and stellar career.
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Karajan-Akademie of the Berliner Philharmoniker
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Rackham Auditorium — Ticketed event — Experience the talent of tomorrow's musicians as they perform alongside the renowned Berliner Philharmoniker.
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New Ann Arbor Bodywork Practice Offers Gentle, Integrative Care
Intrinsic Bodywork has opened in Ann Arbor, providing gentle, integrative manual therapies that address the body’s internal systems. The practice specializes in visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, and neural manipulation for clients with chronic pain, digestive and pelvic disorders, and complex conditions.
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