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Michigan Senate District 38 candidates Kelli van Ginhoven and Sara Cambensy outline their priorities for the Upper Peninsula, including affordability, rural health care, housing, jobs and economic development.

Republican incumbent Karl Bohnak and Democratic challenger Anna Aho Rink outline their priorities for Michigan’s 109th House District, including affordability, rural health care, energy, infrastructure and economic development.

Michigan gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson and running mate Winnie Brinks discuss their plans for the Upper Peninsula, focusing on affordability, rural health care, education and year-round economic opportunities.

In “Legends of the Hiawatha,” Beacon columnist Rod DesJardins recalls Tommy Page, a mysterious hermit who lived along the Indian River and left his name on a bridge. Through a story passed down by a local resident, DesJardins offers a glimpse into a time when the Upper Peninsula was wilder, its forests home to unforgettable characters.

Munising snapped a 15-game losing streak with a 50-32 victory over Ironwood, giving the Mustangs their first win of the season. Coach Matt Mattson sees encouraging signs of progress as the team prepares to face Bessemer on Saturday.

A Bit of Everything, Munising Memorial Hospital and The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation join forces for Talk and Shop, an afternoon of breast health education, free bra fittings, mammogram information and cancer support resources in Munising.