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NFL Draft economic impact projected to exceed $165 million for Downtown Detroit

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2 weeks ago

April 29, 2024

NFL Draft economic impact projected to exceed $165 million for Downtown Detroit

(WXYZ) — East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group says their revised forecast projects the net impact of the 2024 NFL Draft has on Downtown Detroit is expected to exceed $165 million.

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“When we approach economic impact analysis, we carefully consider each dollar that is going to be invested or spent due to the event. We also carefully consider the power of that dollar in the region and industry of study as it is re-spent,” said Tyler Theile, chief operating officer and director of economic analysis at AEG, in a news release.

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“The record number of attendees at the NFL draft in Detroit creates additional economic impact, and our original attendance estimate was within 10 percent of actual turnout,” said Theile. “Hosting the NFL draft was an exciting win for Detroit and presented invaluable opportunities for the city to showcase its culture on a national stage, fostering long-term tourism and investment prospects.”

AEG says their estimate includes both direct investment and spending that generates economic impact, as well as economic activity. It includes both expenditures inside and outside of the event in Detroit, including hotel stays, spending at restaurants and bars, and merchandise purchases.

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Detroit police car involved in crash with 2 other vehicles

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3 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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Detroit police car involved in crash with 2 other vehicles

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DETROIT (FOX 2) – A Detroit police scout car was involved in a crash with two other vehicles, as captured by FOX 2.

The crash took place on Seven Mile and John R, after 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

How the crash took place and injuries remain unknown at this time.

Stay with FOX 2 for updates.

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Report: Lions will play NFC North foe on Thanksgiving

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10 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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Report: Lions will play NFC North foe on Thanksgiving

The Detroit Lions schedule leaks are starting to come in, as we get nearer to the 8 p.m. ET official NFL schedule release. For the fourth time in the past seven years, the Detroit Lions will face off against the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving, according to The 33rd Team.

The Lions are currently in the midst of a seven-game losing streak on Thanksgiving—with their last win coming against the Vikings in 2016. The Bears have won three straight Thanksgiving games against Detroit, with the Lions’ last holiday win over Chicago coming in 2014. That said, the Lions have won three of their last four games against the Bears.

But this version of the Bears will be much different than the one we’ve seen in the recent past. Most notably, out is Justin Fields, in is rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. The Bears also won four of their final six games in 2023 (including one over the Lions), so Chicago is entering the season with a fair amount of expectations.

While another NFC North matchup on Thanksgiving is slightly disappointing and boring, this particular matchup could be a big one, as both teams have realistic playoff chances this year.

Check out all of the latest Lions schedule news and rumors with our 2024 Lions schedule tracker, and keep your eyes peeled for the entire schedule to be released around 8 p.m. ET on Thursday night. We’ll have instant analysis, quick thoughts, and full coverage of the 2024 NFL schedule release.

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Detroit Lakes High School sports schedule for May 15-18

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17 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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THURSDAY, MAY 16
SOFTBALL
at Alexandria, 4:30 p.m.

Detroit Lakes’ in the Lakers’ fourth-place finish at the Class AAA state championship at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids, Minn on Wednesday, June 14.

Nick Leonardelli / Detroit Lakes Tribune

FRIDAY, MAY 17
GIRLS GOLF
at Bunker Hills Golf Course, 11:30 a.m.
BOYS GOLF
at Headwaters Golf Course – Park Rapids, 11:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 18
BOYS GOLF
at Bemidji Town and Country Club, 9:30 a.m.
GIRLS GOLF
at Bunker Hills Golf Course, 11:30 a.m.
BASEBALL
at Willmar (triangular), 12 p.m.
TRACK AND FIELD
at Stillwater (True Team State), 3 p.m.

DL Brandton Marsh triple jump.JPG — Detroit Lakes’ Brandton Marsh soars in the air during his triple jump in the Lakers’ second-place finish at the Section 8AA True Team meet at Detroit Lakes on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

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