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Sandhill Cranes and Agriculture: Seeking Balance in a Longstanding Relationship

The return of migrating birds to Michigan signals that spring is here, a welcome sight for most of us. Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) are perhaps the most iconic of these seasonal visitors. Their rattling bugle calls seem to breathe life back into the thawing landscape and spread a sense of hope for the season to come. However, there is a subset of the population that may not fully share this sentiment; farmers who experience crop damage caused by Sandhill cranes.
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Earth Fest features Mather Elementary Students & Artwork

Mather Elementary 3rd grade Native American Education students will be participating in Earth Fest 2024, hosted by the partnership between Alger County Renewable Energy Solutions, Munising School Public Library, and the Gallery Coffee Co. with sponsorship from the Michigan Environmental Council. Native American Education teacher, Carol Horne, rose to the challenge of having an Earth Day themed lesson that would result in something to display at the library. The class read “We are the Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom. From there, the students created pictures that will be displayed at the library during Earth Fest Week, April 22-27. Mrs. Horne added, “The 3rd grade students are enthusiastic about showing what natural resource they want to protect and why”. The public is invited to view the artwork and other exhibits throughout the week during library hours. For more information contact the Munising School Public Library at (906)387-2125.
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MUNISING MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Ava Prunick a sixth grade student at Munising Middle/High School, has been selected as this week's Student of the Week. She is the daughter of Tyreen and Ieremy Prunick. Ava is a great STUDENT. SHE HAS HAD ALL A'S THIS YEAR. SHE WORKS HARD IN ALL SHE DOES AND IS KIND AND ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP AVA IS ON THE HONOR ROLL. SHE PLAYS BASKETBALL. RUNS CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK. SHE IS MANAGER OF THE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM. AND SHE ALSO PLAYS SOFTBALL FOR 4'H IN THE
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Free Gun Locks Available at MDHHS Offices Statewide

The Michigan State Police (MSP) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today they are partnering together to protect children from unsecured firearms. Using $500,000 in state funding appropriated in the FY24 MSP budget, the MSP facilitated the purchase of 75,000 cable-style gun locks from Project ChildSafe that will be available for free at MDHHS county offices starting today and some local health departments while supplies last.
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