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Alger County Sheriff’s Office

On January 19th, 2024 the Alger County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Michigan State Police, raided a house on West Onota Street, Chatham, MI, pursuant to search warrant. The search yielded significant evidence of drug activity, including methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
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Grand Marais Winter Fest:

Grand Marais, MI - The UP200 Winter Fest turned Grand Marais into a lively winter wonderland last Saturday, despite the cancellation of the UP200 sled dog races for the second consecutive year due to a lack of snow. The town embraced the setback and transformed it into a day of community bonding and winter festivities.
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Correction

February 2, 2024 issue 5th Annual Market Walk: A Healthy Initiative for Locals In this story, the days of operation for the market were incorrectly listed as Tuesday afternoons, May - October. This is incorrect. The market runs on Mondays, 4-7 PM, and has done so since 2020.
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Cheesy Vegetable Soup

Main Ingredients: 4 Tbs Onion, chopped 2 Tbs Butter 2 C Frozen whole kernel corn 1 C Broccoli, chopped 1/2 C Carrot, shredded 1/2 C Water 2-10 3/4 oz Cans of Condensed Cream of Potato Soup 2 C Milk 1/2 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese 2 oz Provolone Cheese, cut up Dash of pepper Directions: In a medium saucepan, cook onion in warm, melted butter until tender (but not brown) Add Corn, Broccoli, Carrots, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
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Valley Spur Seeks Support for New Groomer

Munising, MI – Nestled on the Northern edge of the Hiawatha National Forest, Valley Spur remains a popular winter destination for cross-country skiing enthusiasts, offering miles of scenic trails. Despite facing challenges this winter due to unpredictable snow conditions disrupting grooming routines, the trail system continues to provide a haven for skiers.
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Briefs

Munising Youth in Government is going to Lansing in April, 2024. They are holding a Cornhole tournament to raise money to help pay their way.
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Your thoughts affect your health

By now, you may know that your mindset and your thoughts can affect your mental health, but did you know that they can also affect your physical health? Studies have shown that there is a strong connection between health and positivity, or positive thinking. A study from Johns Hopkins University found that people with heart disease who have a positive outlook were less likely to have a major cardiovascular event (like a heart attack) than those with a negative outlook.
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