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Michigan’s renewable energy mandate “most important clean-energy vote this year”
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Detroit Public Television’s “Under the Radar” features Glen Arbor icons
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Peachy Rentenbach vs. Bob Hawley for Leelanau County Commission
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Republican Pete Hoekstra challenges Democrat Debbie Stabenow for U.S. Senate
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Congressman Dan Benishek holds rematch with Democratic challenger Gary McDowell
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Q&A with Franz opponent for Michigan 101st, Allen O’Shea
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Photojournalist Susan Tusa presents at Glen Arbor Art Association
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Claudia Schmidt, Dean Magraw play Empire
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Leelanau Outdoor Center hosts first annual educators’ conference
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O’Shea, Franz face off in candidates forum
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