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Smart Gardening and nutrition topics offered by MSU Extension at Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show and Pancake Feed

April 12, 2024

Bernie Driggs, center, presents on honey bees while Mark Edens looks on. Both are members of the Northwoods Beekeepers Club. They will join us on Saturday, April 13. Photo by Rebecca Krans, MSU Extension.

DNR public survey, open through April 16, seeks broad input on deer management

April 12, 2024

As part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Deer Management Initiative process, several members of the group have collaborated with a social scientist from the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University to craft a questionnaire for the public, aimed at assessing people’s opinions and perceptions about deer.

A Spring Storm. 4/3/24

April 12, 2024

Journey of 15 Years Culminates with Publication of Book

April 12, 2024

About eight years ago, the title of a book came to John Highlen, “Chasing Traver’s Magic.” Having read both “Trout Madness” and “Trout Magic”, books by illustrious Yooper, fly fisherman, and Michigan Supreme Court Justice John Voelker, John determined to write about his own adventures fly fishing. “John Voelker’s pen name was Robert Traver,” says John, and that’s where the title of the book came from.

April 12, 2024

Armchair trips to view nature at Gallery Coffee Co. in Munising Tuesday, April 16th at 10:00 A.M. This viewing will be Coastal Seas. From fearsome sharks to lowly urchins, 90 percent of marine creatures live in coastal waters. Protecting these habitats is a battle humanity must win.

Farms for Folks Expands Reach in 2024, Bringing Fresh Food to Alger County Neighbors

April 12, 2024

Farms for Folks (FFF) is proud to announce its continued commitment to providing fresh, locally sourced food to Alger County residents through its expanded program in 2024. Since its inception in 2020, Farms for Folks has been dedicated to addressing food accessibility issues in the community, and this year, the program is set to serve even more households.

Julie Highlen has made her Lifetime Passion her Full-Time Profession

April 5, 2024

If you’ve been to the Munising Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market in the past few years, you’re probably familiar with artist Julie Highlen’s work. Whether soaring trees on canvas or bright-eyed owls on wooddisc miniatures, her unmistakable style brings the viewer a feeling of joy.

April 5, 2024

Camp #266 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold their bi-monthly meeting on Saturday, April 6th at 10:30 am, at the U.P. Military Museum at 1001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI (adjacent to the UP State Fairground on its south-west corner in the Chamber of Commerce Building). The Camp will tour the museum as part of its meeting.

April 5, 2024

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is announcing the release of a new function to the MI Bridges website where Michiganders apply for benefits like Medicaid, food assistance and more. The new application tracker will allow residents to follow the progress of their benefits application online rather than waiting for a determination letter or having to call into a local office.

Eclipse chasing in Michigan state parks, game areas

April 5, 2024

A total solar eclipse - the shadow of the moon blocks the surface of the sun, flares of light emanating from behind. A rare solar eclipse is set to pass over North America in just a few weeks, and people everywhere are making plans to experience this astronomical phenomenon.