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Today at 9:57 AM  The Department of Natural Resources will be holding public meetings on informal shooting ranges near Traverse City.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Facebook says independent audit following FTC settlement found privacy practices sufficient

Monday, April 08, 2013  Munson Healthcare’s Family Practice Residency Program is training young doctors to learn how to save lives.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Charlevoix Schools are looking at possibly cutting between $800,000 and $900,00, which means possible cuts across the board.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan Public Service Commission and Michigan Energy Office officials plan to hold the first of seven forums this week on the state's energy future.

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.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Complaints spark an ordinance that eliminates the use of bows and arrows around town.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Traverse City All-Stars Elite Cheerleading team has regional, state and national trophies, but this year the group is missing out on some practice time.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Crystal the monkey is hanging up her doctor's coat.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  A series of medical malpractice bills are under hot debate in Lansing. Supporters argue the legislation will better protect doctors. Critics claim it offer immunity and closes the door to the courtroom.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Executive blisters Goldman Sachs in essay; says officials referred to clients as 'muppets'

Friday, February 24, 2012  Actor James Woods to testify on Rhode Island bill to allow doctors to apologize without facing liability

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  In Sault Ste. Marie Wednesday, several agencies came together to work out any kinks in an oil spill disaster plan.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  National trends show that doctors tend to practice close to where they are trained.  This is why Munson Medical Center in Traverse City created the Family Practice Residency Program.  The program is important because in the next decade, new specialists will be needed to take the place of Munson's staff that is currently 55 years and older.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  When it comes to an emergency in a home, first responders are ready, but what if something happens in a motorhome? Wednesday night, a local RV park is giving emergency crews an upper hand for those types of situations.