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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Bill would require a $25 per market permit fee for the winemaker and the approval of both the market and the local police department.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A Michigan House panel has approved legislation that could block a group's effort to ban wolf hunting in Michigan.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centers

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Business owners are getting get ready to open the first-ever brewery in Frankfort, which will create new jobs and hopefully attract more visitors to the area.

Friday, March 22, 2013  March Madness kicks off at Buffalo Wild Wings in Traverse City. 7&4's Erika Erickson reports.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Natural forces are aligning, which could make this year the best time to see the Northern Lights.

Friday, March 08, 2013  New TSA policy allowing small knives and bats on airliners fuels growing protest

Monday, March 04, 2013  Bacteria, drought, heavy crop load: It's been a disappointing year for the citrus crop in Florida

Monday, February 25, 2013  Marijuana legalization in 2 states prompts state gardening dilemma, private sector opportunity

Friday, February 22, 2013  Snowstorm promising messy Upper Midwest commute after shuttering Missouri airports, blanketing Kansas

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Another day, another round of school closings with over 125 closing their doors across our viewing area Wednesday due to the weather.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Discovery network exploring marijuana for 2 new TV series, 'Weed Country' and 'Pot Cops'

Saturday, January 26, 2013  January is National Walk Your Pet Month and today more than 50 animal lovers took their furry friends on a free community dog walk in Traverse City.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The sub-zero temperatures definitely take a toll on our bodies but they also have a negative effect on the cars and trucks we drive. 7&4 News went to a local tow truck company to find out how the cold effects our vechiles and how we can protect them from damage.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The strong low pressure system that's causing all of this winter weather is finally starting to leave the area, heading east into Canada.