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Yesterday at 6:32 PM  Hundreds of veterans hit the water Saturday morning for a special patriotic fishing trip in Manistee.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The state senate unanimously approved legislation that would allow a special designation on driver's licenses for veterans.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Dozens of veterans, Patriot Guard riders, friends, and family lined the concourse at Cherry Capital Airport Friday morning, awaiting the arrival of a Boyne Falls Airman.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Hiring Our Heroes event took place at Northwestern Michigan College's Hagerty Conference Center on Tuesday afternoon.   Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, was launched in March 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The 3rd grade students at Eastern Elementary School in Traverse City held a Veterans Appreciation Assembly today as part of their Heroes In Our Community service project.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Wednesday morning, village leaders are announcing their efforts to construct a statue to honor fallen soldiers in their community

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Moore is asking local business owners to post the Affirmative Action Policy for Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran on their premises to let customers know they are a veteran-friendly business.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Gladys Muñoz was awarded the 2013 Sara Hardy Humanitarian Award.

Monday, March 11, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Benzie County veterans and their families now have easier access to services and benefits, thanks a new partnership. The Benzie County Board of Commissioners agreed to a contract to consolidate services with the Grand Traverse County Department of Veterans Affairs.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Disabled veterans can get their hunting and fishing licenses for free under a new state law.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Updated with video: Undeclared horse meat found in Swedish meat balls for Ikea stores in Czech Republic

Friday, February 22, 2013  Gov. Snyder recently signed a package of bills that will help veterans meet licensing requirements for work.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A local program that makes sure disabled veterans always have a ride to the doctor wants to expand, but they need some help.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  UPDATED with Commissioner reaction: Our UpNorthLive Facebook fans tell us there is a public meeting at 6 pm tonight at the Big Boy restaurant in Cadillac.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Dr. Jen Klabunde with Northwood Animal Hospital talked about a newer winter sport that's growing in popularity called skijoring and explains how it all works.