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The Lake Superior Chapter of Finlandia Foundation National will hold its annual Independence Day/ Christmas party on Saturday, December 16, from 1 to 3 pm in the Magnuson Hall of Messiah Lutheran Church, located at 305 W. Magnetic Street in Marquette. All are welcome. There will be refreshments, and opportunities for Finnish conversation and learning about the Finnish Independence Day and Christmas celebrations. Entertainment will be provided by Tanja Stanaway, Oscar Forsman, and Howard Aalto. For more information, call 906-226-7085.
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North Country National Scenic Trail Granted Unit Status by National Park Service

The North Country National Scenic Trail is now an official unit of the National Park Service. Unit status provides the North Country National Scenic Trail with official recognition within the National Park Service, and access to additional resources and funding opportunities. It also provides equal legal standing with the other trails and parks that the National Park Service administers.
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Winter Pile Burning on Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests

Gladstone and Ironwood, MI -- The Upper Peninsula Fire Management Unit plans to burn slash piles on the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests this fall and winter that were generated from forest thinning and timber sales. Thinning projects improve forest health and wildlife habitat and reduce the risk of wildfire near private residences and infrastructure. Slash from these projects is piled and burned to remove debris that could fuel wildfire.
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This week in history

100 Years Ago - The Munising News - Dec. 7, 1923 Carmody & Tidd of Munising have taken over the Ford garage agency and salesroom in Newberry, heretofore conducted by Mr. Grover. The new firm will be known as Newberry Motor company, and is backed with an abundance of capital to carry on business. Mr. Tidd informs The News that they will carry a complete stock of cars and are planning an aggressive sales campaign.
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Nowicki wins UP Voice contest

Melody Nowicki won the 2023 UP Voice competition at a packed Gallery Coffee Company on Thursday, Nov. 30. The 18-year-old singer and guitar player took the title with her performance of “Jolene” by Dolly Parton and sang an encore of “Something in the Orange” by Zach Bryan after her victory was announced.
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Munising School Public Library notes

Thank you to all who donated new children’s books for the Gift of Reading this year. You have brightened a child’s holiday with the gift that keeps giving every time they read. The books have been sent on their way to be distributed, and we hope for even more participation next year, so remember that while you shop for books.
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