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Yesterday at 10:37 PM  An investigation is underway after a reported explosion and fire at a Northern Michigan car and truck wash.

Yesterday at 6:13 PM  There's a new program in place in Benzie County that could help create more food entrepreneurs.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that there will be a nationwide record corn crop this year; but some Northern Michigan farmers say that they are still feeling the harsh impacts of a cold and wet Spring.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  An afternoon fire had firefighters scrambling to try and contain the blaze that destroyed a Grayling business.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  This year, the Lyle DeYoung Downtown Achievement Award was presented to Amy Reynolds.

Monday, June 10, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The program, called Great Up North Initiative, hopes to boost travel, tourism and residency in the county.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Nothing goes better with good food and wine than a beautiful view of Lake Michigan.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Charlevoix City Manager Rob Straebel tells 7&4 News that the city is trying to make up for the loss with private donations.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Thousands of pet owners will tote their four legged friends to the office in celebration of the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day on Friday, June 21.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Police contact secret service about the counterfeit cash.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The Cottage Company of Harbor Springs announced the pending purchase of the Petoskey Pointe property Friday.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  50 years after it was founded, an employee-owned manufacturing firm in Kalkaska took home the 2013 Hagerty Small Business of the Year award.  The award, in it's 9th year, is presented annually by the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Each year, Michigan's political and business leaders flock to Mackinac Island for the annual Mackinac Policy Conference put on by the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Visitors flooded the downtown sidewalks of Traverse City this Memorial Day weekend, ready to explore and spend some green at the local shops, restaurants, and breweries.

Monday, May 20, 2013  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts