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Brumm, Mason to run for 109
Margaret Brumm of Marquette announced that she will be running for the Michigan House of Representatives seat 109 in the 2024 election. She will be challenging incumbent Jenn Hill in the Democratic primary.
Read MoreBrumm, Mason to run for 109Plow permits needed for Hiawatha National Forest
The Hiawatha National Forest would like to remind the public that snow plowing permits are available and required for certain activities during the winter season. Permits cover activities such as plowing to personal cabins, moving timber, and hauling gravel, and may be of particular interest to recreational residence holders and private land or cabin inholders.
Read MorePlow permits needed for Hiawatha National ForestHunters Report Quiet Opening Week
Hunters reported a quiet opening week of regular firearm deer season throughout most of Alger County. Warm weather, paired with a mid-week opener, led to an inactive start for the 2023 season.
Read MoreHunters Report Quiet Opening WeekSafety is key to every successful hunt
With Michigan’s firearm deer season starting Wednesday, the DNR reminds everyone to put safety first. Lt.
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Prune oak trees in winter to avoid oak wilt
Leaves are down, temperatures are cooler, and that means it’s prime time for pruning oak trees, which can be infected by the oak wilt fungus if they’re pruned during the high-risk period April 15-July 15.
Read MorePrune oak trees in winter to avoid oak wiltMunising Public Schools looking for ways to retain staff
In the midst of ongoing problems finding and retaining staff, Munising Public Schools raised pay rates for a number of seasonal and support staff at its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 20.
Read MoreMunising Public Schools looking for ways to retain staffBundle up for bird counts
Counting and reporting the birds you see this winter helps scientists better understand bird movement and population health, leading to meaningful, on-the-ground conservation action to protect birds and the places they need. Join these upcoming community science bird counts: Winter Feeder Counts (Nov. 1 – April 30): Do you have a bird feeder or bird habitat visible from a window in your home or at your office? If so, you’re ready to participate in a winter feeder count! Learn how to take part in Kalamazoo Nature Center’s Michigan Feeder Count or Cornell’s International Project FeederWatch. You can join these counts any time before April 30.
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City Commission votes on Parks and Recreation plan, Varnum Street water main project
During the regular Munising City Commission meeting on Monday, November 20, commissioners voted on the adoption of the finalized five-year city parks and recreation plan, a proposed fee increase at the Munising Tourist Park Campground, and the planned replacement of a water main along Varnum Street.
Read MoreCity Commission votes on Parks and Recreation plan, Varnum Street water main project
Proposal would give Michigan veterans free access to state parks
In a proposal championed by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA), the Whitmer administration plans to give all Michigan veterans, active-duty service members and Michigan National Guard members free lifetime access to any state park.
Read MoreProposal would give Michigan veterans free access to state parks