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Munising Township Board Meeting

On February 5, 2024, the regularly scheduled meeting of the Munising Township Board was held. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Clerk & Supervisor reports, the board moved onto unfinished business from the prior meeting. This included two topics: The cemetery property was first, where the board discussed the actions which need to be taken with the new cemetery plot. Next, the board discussed the expansion and the digitization of future meeting minutes. This included purchasing the services of a people to catalog future and previous meeting minutes, possibly online.
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Disappointing Trail Conditions Force Cancellation of UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 Sled Dog Races

MUNISING - In a disappointing turn of events, the Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association (UP200) announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 sled dog races originally scheduled for February 16-18, 2024. The decision was made due to deteriorating trail conditions and concerns for the safety of mushers and their canine companions.
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Briefs

Every 2nd. Saturday of each month. Upcoming dates are Feb. 10, Mar. 9, April 13, and May 11. All can enjoy Stories, Songs, Crafts, and Snacks Brought to you by The Rock River Library and The Great Start Collaborative A Varsity Boys Tennis Coach is still needed.
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Women in the Woods snowshoe event – Valley Spur, Munising

On Thursday, February 1, a group of enthusiastic women joined foresters Sara Kelso (Alger Conservation District) and Anna Ellis (Michigan State University Extension) for a guided hike on snowshoes just outside of Munising at Valley Spur. Despite the unseasonably warm temperatures, spirits were high and the trail was in great condition. The loop hiked had a lot of rolling hills and twists and turns which led us through many different forest types and was suitable for all levels of snowshoeing experience.
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Tips from Trooper Tom

On Thursday January 25, “Trooper Tom” wore his mourning badge, a black strip across the badge signaling the death of fellow State Patrol member. “It’s like a flag at half-mast,” he explained.
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