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Sunday, May 12, 2013  A group of students and teachers got up extra early Sunday morning to celebrate Mother's Day with a special brunch for the entire community.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  One Northern Michigan landmark restaurant has re-opened it's doors after closing last fall.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  7&4 News wanted to see how Traverse City Public Schools, northern Michigan’s largest district, compared to the state averages, when it comes to students taking advantage of free meals, especially breakfast.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Mancelona Middle School has decided to separate the boys and girls during lunchtime and recess.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  A national school lunch initiative is cutting back the amount of food each student eats for each meal.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Getting your children and teens to eat healthy at home is one battle, but while they're at school is an entirely different story!

Friday, September 14, 2012  Take part in this year's Lunch On The Run and help raise money for the Women's Cancer Fund!

Monday, September 10, 2012  Schools across Northern Michigan are joining the national effort to provide healthy foods for every student.

Friday, April 13, 2012  This year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued new guidance for the foods schools put on your child's lunch tray.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  School lunches are about to get a lesson in nutrition. First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new nutrition standards for the meals, including less sodium and more whole grains.

Thursday, October 27, 2011  7&4 News Today salutes Maureen Earl from Leland Public Schools.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Thursday morning we gave a special salute to Karen Hertel from Traverse City West Middle School.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  Wednesday morning we gave a special salute to Sally Thompson at Mason County Eastern School.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  Each morning on 7&4 News Today we salute some special lunch ladies or cafeteria workers.