ST. JOSEPH, MI — Sailboats paint a picturesque scene each summer at the mouth of the St. Joseph River and into Lake Michigan.

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Boat rentals are coming back to the St. Joseph River in South Bend ... is a critical juncture and resting point as birds reach Lake Michigan. In fact, you’ll find experts counting huge ...