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Friday, November 30, 2012  The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments has received a $200,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for a regional food hub in Traverse City.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  An investigation is underway into a possible link between several E.coli cases and apple cider in Antrim County.

Friday, June 22, 2012  A dairy herd in Alpena County has tested positive for bovine TB.

Friday, May 25, 2012  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear more about a new program called Catch & Cook.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  This is the first case of Equine Infectious Anemia in Michigan since 2008.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development toured major construction currently underway at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie..

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Several northern Michgian animal shelters will receive between $5,000 and $10,000 in reimbursement for the purchase of supplies, services, and materials for spay and neuter activities.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Agriculture & Rural Development are kicking off a  30-day comment period related to the Hunting Access Program (HAP), a tool the state will use to increase access to high quality hunting land in Michigan.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  A trip to fill up his gas tank left one Northern Michigan man stunned. He thought he was pumping gas but when he took a closer look there was no gas coming out and he was still being charged.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  The Alliance for Economic Success has received a $34,000 grant on behalf of the Portage Lake Watershed Council to design and complete preliminary engineering at parks and public access sites in Onekama Township

Friday, October 15, 2010  A Federal grant will help some Manistee County students have more fun during the school day.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  If you're looking for a job and have a background in the manufacturing industry get your resume together.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010  USDA Rural Development Director James Turner hosted a ceremony Tuesday at the Luther Fire District #1 commemorating $210,000 in grant and loan for Newkirk Township to purchase a new fire truck for residents

Thursday, January 28, 2010  U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced a series of ceremonies commemorating $975,212 for northern Michigan communities

Monday, January 25, 2010  The Boyne City Police Department is showing off its new wheels, purchased with the help of a USDA grant