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Regional Michigan unemployment rates rise in January
Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates rose in all 17 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Michigan’s regional labor markets experienced typical increases in unemployment rates in January,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director of the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics.
Read MoreRegional Michigan unemployment rates rise in JanuaryFarms For Folks accepting applicants
This will be the fourth year for a community supported program called Farms For Folks (FFF). Initially developed by the farmers of Alger County, this program delivers free bags of fresh produce and other farm products (honey, eggs, pork, mushrooms, bread and more) right to your door on Friday afternoons from mid June to early September by the best volunteers you can imagine.
Read MoreFarms For Folks accepting applicantsLocal news wins awards
Numerous local media groups available in the Munising and Alger County area received awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Michigan Press Association at two separate awards ceremonies last week.
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Local singer finds her way
The Munising Beacon proudly presents, once a month, another “Artist Biography”, a series highlighting local artists and community members that have a passion for bringing beauty into Alger County.
Read MoreLocal singer finds her wayGrand Marais Chamber of Commerce notes
Hey, Hey Grand Marais! Spring is in the air, according to the calendar anyways, and the Music Festival line-up is complete. The line-up for the Grand Marais 41st Music & Crafts Festival will be jam packed with great talent and full-bodied energy. Thursday, August 10th kicks off the festival with our FREE night of entertainment from 8pm till 11pm, featuring the band “28 Days”. They come to us from the Windy City and they will blow in with high energy performances of songs we all know and love to move to! From 70s, 80s, 90s, Pop, Rock, Country & Top 40 they sing it all, so don’t forget your dancing shoes.
Read MoreGrand Marais Chamber of Commerce notesMunising School Public Library notes
April showers are just around the corner… Come get your rainy day reads! We have plenty of books to keep you busy over spring break and beyond! As a reminder, the library is still open to the public with our regular hours despite school being out for spring break.
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DNR decreases bear tags
Michigan wildlife regulators have set the number of black bear hunting tags for the next two years, resulting in a decrease in available licenses. The Michigan Natural Resources Commission has voted to establish the number of kill tags for hunters participating in the annual bear hunt lottery. The state will sell several hundred fewer licenses than last year. However, wildlife officials expect the number of bears killed in the seasonal hunt to increase.
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Planting trees for climate
Planting native has a wide variety of benefits. Whether it’s planting a white oak, grey dogwood shrub, or one of our many varieties of apple trees, native perennials provide a multitude of services. They add to wildlife habitat for birds, pollinators, and mammals as well as producing treats for us to consume (like fruits and nuts). They also have improved plant survival, increase diversity, and support our cherished pollinators. Local tree planting projects also help reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide.
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