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Monday, March 18, 2013  The possiblity of a new Meijer store coming to Grand Traverse County took a big step towards becoming a reality Monday night. The township planning commission heard the revised plans for the superstore and green lighted the changes.

Friday, March 08, 2013  The parking lot at the Manistee Township Hall was packed on Thursday evening as dozens of residents packed tightly inside to hear what superstore Meijer representatives had to say about their potential building plans, during the Manistee Township planning commission meeting.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Preliminary plans have been submitted to Manistee Township.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Temperatures may have been climbing all week but many of our area lakes still have a good base of ice covering them, keeping ice fisherman very happy.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Starting today, people in Northern Michigan will have more options when it comes to where they grocery shop.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  A national grocery store chain known for it's affordable prices is coming to Traverse City and this week you can land a job at the new location.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Spartan Stores is recalling certain deli products due to concerns of possible Listeria Monocytogenes contact.

Monday, October 17, 2011  15-year-old allegedly confessed to a string of crimes across Mecosta County.

Monday, September 26, 2011  More supermarkets bagging do-it-yourself checkout lanes in name of customer service

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Next time you go to the grocery store, you may notice some big changes, price tags are no longer required on retail items in Michigan stores.

Monday, July 18, 2011  The old saying goes, time is money. So just how much do we spend in order to save a little time? Almost everyday we pay someone to do something we could probably do ourselves. All this month Fact Finders are taking a look at the cost of convenience. In this report, we took a look at the classic convenience store.  Are you spending more money so you don't have to spend more time?

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  The cost of fuel is sky rocketing and the price at the pump is trickling down to other products including groceries.

Monday, January 10, 2011  Arizona man charged in assassination try, killings may seek Unabomber lawyer; court hearing set

Sunday, January 09, 2011  Updated with new story, video, additional photos. A gunman nearly unloaded a semiautomatic weapon at a busy supermarket Saturday during a public gathering for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Thursday, June 03, 2010  It could soon cost California shoppers at the checkout aisle if they forget to bring their own bags to the store under what would be the nation's first statewide plastic bag ban.