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No traction on trail deal

For over three decades, snowmobilers have traversed Trail No. 422 to reach Miners Castle in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The trail, long regarded as a critical artery for winter recreation in the region, has now been closed because of an expired agreement between the Alger County Road Commission and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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NEWS BRIEFS

Munising Public Schools has announced the dates and times of its holiday concerts. This year’s theme is “Christmas at the Movies.” The band concert is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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Maintaining wellness during the holidays

The holidays can be a stressful and anxiety-inducing time of year for many. There is typically more financial output than other times of the year. Family gatherings can bring stress from being around certain people. Some may feel sadness from missing those who are no longer with us. And there is even the internal conflict that many feel from eating more indulgent foods.
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Making the season bright

The holiday season shines brightly in Alger County, thanks in part to Christmas for the Kiddos of Munising. Since its inception in November 2020, this grassroots initiative has become an important community effort, spreading holiday cheer to families facing financial hardship.
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Motus: A new age in wildlife tracking

Where do birds go when they migrate? If you were to ask that question in the late 17th century, you might have been told that birds migrate to the moon. We’ve come a long way since then when it comes to understanding migration, and new technology is allowing us to have an even better understanding of the phenomena.
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