Reclaiming the remarkable stories of Black pioneers on Little Glen

In September 2022, two Black women from Philadelphia opened a life-changing Facebook message from a White man in Grand Rapids....
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Reclaiming the remarkable stories of Black pioneers on Little Glen

Long shuttered Empire school ready for rebirth

The Empire schoolhouse may have a second life if owner Joe Van Esley has his way — and gets enough...
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Long shuttered Empire school ready for rebirth

The Homestead hosts Ullr Festival

The Homestead’s Ullr Festival will continue every weekend through February and potentially into March as well, depending on the weather....
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The Homestead hosts Ullr Festival

Stripped of safe haven status, local schools face immigration enforcement threat

Leelanau County Sheriff Mike Borkovich will face tough questions from commissioners, and comments from citizens, at the Board of Commissioners...
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Stripped of safe haven status, local schools face immigration enforcement threat

Foreign assistance is as American as apple pie

As young international development workers in Africa in the 1980s-1990s, we wondered why people often displayed a photo of President...
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Foreign assistance is as American as apple pie

Leland Gliders ski Vasa race

The Leland Gliders club—coached by Karen Kirt—will participate in the North American Vasa cross-country ski race near Traverse City this...
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Leland Gliders ski Vasa race

Glen Arbor businesses celebrate “Galentine’s Night”

Gather your friends and embark on a fun-filled Galentine's Night in Glen Arbor on Friday, Feb. 7, from 4–7 pm....
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Glen Arbor businesses celebrate “Galentine’s Night”

Cleveland Township Board stops proposed Maple City Dollar General with zoning, building moratorium

At a special meeting tonight, the Cleveland Township Board unanimously passed a moratorium on any applications for zoning or building in...
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Cleveland Township Board stops proposed Maple City Dollar General with zoning, building moratorium

Boughs that won’t break: Sleeping Bear Dunes employees should stand strong against Trump’s attempt to humiliate federal workforce

Sleeping Bear Dunes and other federal employees opened their work emails last week to find threatening form letters from our...
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Boughs that won’t break: Sleeping Bear Dunes employees should stand strong against Trump’s attempt to humiliate federal workforce

Samantha Brown’s “Places to Love” features northern Michigan

For 25 years, Samantha Brown has crossed the world hosting a popular travel television program. This year, her “Places to...
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Samantha Brown’s “Places to Love” features northern Michigan

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