Saginaw
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Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw Children's Zoo is hosting the Love Bites fundraiser for Valentine's Day where donors can give $5 by midnight Feb. 14 to name a bug after an ex and support feeding zoo animals (including Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches) ahead of a new Wild in Nature building opening in spring. WNEM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dollar Tree has finished construction on its new 11,000 sqft store (a former Rite Aid building) in Saginaw Township at 3050 Bay Road and is set to open soon. The discount chain is hiring as the township sees growing commercial development with additional retailers coming to the area. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Mott Foundation is launching the Mott Million Dollar Challenge that invites K-12 students to submit a video pitch lasting between 30 and 90 seconds on a business or community idea for a share of $1 million. Submissions run until Feb. 27 and finalists will compete in Flint in June. WNEM
- ➤ Michigan's lottery contributed over $1B to the School Aid Fund for the seventh year — only about 22 cents of each ticket dollar reached K-12 schools, with funds used by local districts for salaries, transportation, and supplies. ABC 12
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The MDARD plans to permit two weevil species — tiny beetles that target spotted knapweed — to control the invasive weed harming native ecosystems, and it is accepting public comment until March 6. WNEM
- ➤ EGLE has awarded $3.87 million from its Renewables Ready Communities Awards to several mid-Michigan towns, including Midland Township's $750K 150 MW battery project, Fairgrove Township's $500K battery project, and Mason Township's $120K solar project pending state board approval. WNEM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bay Future named Magen Samyn interim executive director on Feb. 1 to lead operations while the board reviews permanent leadership plans. She, also president and CEO of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, will steer economic development efforts in Bay County. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An addiction expert shared tips to prevent gambling addiction ahead of an upcoming football game while noting overnight snow showers are expected in Saginaw + encouraging residents to stay informed. The advice aims to support healthier choices in the community. WNEM
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High School MITS Track and Field Distance Fest
1:30 p.m. — Saginaw Valley State University — Free entry — Witness high school athletes compete in exciting distance events at this annual track and field meet.
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Saginaw Spartans Progressive Euchre Tournament
1-5:30 p.m. — Beef 'O' Brady's — Registration required — Compete in a fun progressive Euchre tournament with random partners and exciting rounds.
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Sarnia Sting vs Saginaw Spirit Hockey Game
7:05-9:05 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Free entry — Catch the thrilling OHL matchup as the Sarnia Sting take on the Saginaw Spirit.
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Toughest Monster Truck Tour
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets available, free pit passes until December 21 — Experience thrilling monster truck races and freestyle events with a chance to meet the drivers.
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6th Annual Women of Royalty Conference
12 AM – 6 PM — 825 Bridgeview S, Saginaw, MI — Free entry — Experience faith-igniting worship and empowering talks at a transformative women's conference.
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