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2 hours, 24 minutes ago  The wetter than normal spring will continue through at least midday Thursday for much of Northern Michigan before a string of dry and sun filled days gets here just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

Today at 9:43 AM  Our classroom salute segment got a double dose of preschool with a visit to Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Dart's classes at Lakeland Elementary.

Yesterday at 11:41 AM  7&4's Classroom Salute returned to Cheboygan and Bishop Baraga Catholic School with a visit to Mrs. Mousseau's 3rd grade class.

Monday, May 20, 2013  This Classroom Salute goes out to Mrs. Deitz’s Kindergarten class at Bishop Baraga Catholic School in Cheboygan.

Friday, May 17, 2013  We are happy to salute Miss Scheele for her hard work and devotion to her class each day.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Rain becomes increasingly likely early next week starting late Monday through Tuesday with rounds of rain and thunderstorms sweeping in.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  7&4 News salutes Ms. Comai and her happy group of 25 1st graders at Lakeland Elementary School in Elk Rapids.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  “Is economic development a responsibility of the Leelanau County Board, or is it something that the private sector needs to handle?” – Leelanau County Administrator Chet Janik.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Our daily classroom salute segment paid a visit to Mrs. Rich's Kindergarten class at Vanderbilt Community Schools in Otsego County.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Temperatures will sit close to 70F through Friday with low/mid-70's arriving by the weekend.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  This Classroom Salute goes out to Ms. Carpenter’s 1st grade at South Boardman Elementary.