What unifies us in politically divided times. Life and democracy in Leelanau

"What do you like about living in Leelanau County?" "What are your favorite autumn traditions?" "What are you eating these...
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What unifies us in politically divided times. Life and democracy in Leelanau

District 6 Leelanau County Commission candidates Allgaier, Roberts address housing, clean energy, broadband

The Nov. 5 election will determine which party controls the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners (BOC), and which policies and...
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District 6 Leelanau County Commission candidates Allgaier, Roberts address housing, clean energy, broadband

District 5 Leelanau County Commission candidates Ross, Campbell address housing, clean energy, broadband

The Nov. 5 election will determine which party controls the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners, and which policies and initiatives...
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District 5 Leelanau County Commission candidates Ross, Campbell address housing, clean energy, broadband

Undertaker enters the ring: Trump’s (very late) appearance in Traverse City

By the time Donald Trump arrived three hours late in Traverse City for a campaign rally at a hangar near...
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Undertaker enters the ring: Trump’s (very late) appearance in Traverse City

Leelanau ordained minister goes to Washington to protest “Christians United for Israel”

"I am an ordained Presbyterian minister whose Christian denomination has a long commitment to ending the occupation of Palestine. And...
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Leelanau ordained minister goes to Washington to protest “Christians United for Israel”

Report from the Climate Change front line: Mud, grief, perseverance in wake of Hurricane Helene

It’s hard to prioritize writing in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, while my small community of Celo, North Carolina—an hour...
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Report from the Climate Change front line: Mud, grief, perseverance in wake of Hurricane Helene

District 4 Leelanau County Commission candidates Wessell, White address housing, clean energy, broadband

The Nov. 5 election will determine which party controls the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners (BOC), and which policies and...
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District 4 Leelanau County Commission candidates Wessell, White address housing, clean energy, broadband

“I know this place.” Stones buy iconic Bicentennial Farm

Scott Stone, a woodworker and retired metallurgist from Ferndale, Michigan, was at Cavanaugh's grocery at The Homestead resort in August...
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“I know this place.” Stones buy iconic Bicentennial Farm

District 3 Leelanau County Commission candidates Bahle, Bunek address recall election, housing, clean energy, broadband

The Nov. 5 election will determine which party controls the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners (BOC), and which policies and...
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District 3 Leelanau County Commission candidates Bahle, Bunek address recall election, housing, clean energy, broadband

Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate celebrates 20 years with a birthday bash

Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate, renowned for its ethically sourced, craft chocolate confections and gelato, is thrilled to announce its 20th birthday...
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Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate celebrates 20 years with a birthday bash

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