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Wednesday, October 17, 2012  In Wednesday's Fact Finder, 7&4 News breaks down Proposal 3. The proposal would amend the state constitution to establish a standard for renewable energy.

Friday, October 12, 2012  National Farm to School Month is being celebrated across northern Michigan.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to get more information on the new Taste the Local Difference farm and food guide.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  The Transportation Odyssey starts Wednesday.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Two neighborhoods in Traverse City are the beneficiaries of a new program that offers homeowners significant opportunities to save money on their energy bills.

Monday, March 14, 2011  A new report released today by the Michigan Land Use Institute finds an increasing number of families in the Grand Traverse region are struggling to make ends meet.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  Another film festival is hitting the State Theater this Sunday.

Thursday, July 29, 2010  Cutting the fat from a food budget isn't always easy to do, but some local school districts are teaming up with area farmers to get more for less.

Thursday, May 13, 2010  More people are turning to local farms for their food.  See why and the impact.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  The Michigan Land Use Institute has a plan it says will create revenue for the Traverse City area and reduce the need for biomass.

Monday, December 01, 2008  The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development and the Michigan Land Use Institute will hold a series of free workshops to inform local farmers about area resources that can assist them.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008  While many businesses are downsizing these days, some are expanding.  In fact, several companies in the Grand Traverse Region looking for employees.