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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Business is booming in the Village of Suttons Bay since last Summer's paved addition of the Leelanau Trails as part of the TART Trails.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help a Northern Michigan center that specializes in horse therapy.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Trout season is just around the corner and fishermen everywhere are eager to get their first bites, but rising river water levels and the chilly temperatures could put a snag in their lines.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Hundreds of community members celebrated Earth Day Saturday, while teaching the importance of going green.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Dozens of volunteers or "T.A.R.T. Trail Worker Bees" braved the cold and snow Saturday to celebrate Earth Day by giving back.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The temperatures are rising, and the sun is starting to shine, which means that being out on the water, is on many people’s minds.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  It may not look like Spring just yet, but the 4th annual Up North Lake and Cottage Show helped get Northern Michigan insprired with some Spring makeover ideas for the home.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Hundreds strapped on their skis and snowboards on Sunday ready to get in their last runs of the ski season on some of Northern Michigan's  most popular Winter destinations.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Easter got an early start in Grand Traverse County Saturday while the beautiful Spring weather brought out thousands of youngsters for two very impressive Easter egg hunts.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  It was an action packed show this weekend at Shanty Creek Resort as nearly 200 trucks took things off road for an intense mountain race.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Since President Obama's proposed ban on so called assault rifles and high capacity magazines, gun owners across the country are waiting to see what's going to happen next.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Many factors could play into the recent rise in pistol sales. One thing is certain, retailers aren't complaining.

Monday, December 24, 2012  The white snowfall is putting green into the economy and business owners are anticipating a strong season.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The Michigan House has taken a step toward allowing once-endangered gray wolves to be hunted.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  The owner of a former iron mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula says it's planning to clean up the site and could use it to produce aggregate products such as stone, sand and gravel.