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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Northern Michigan communities are ramping up for the busy summer tourism season and are taking new approaches to succeed.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Pure Michigan campaign had it's biggest impact year to date, attratcing more than 3.8 million out-of-state visitors to the state who spent a record high of $1.1 billion at Michigan businesses.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Michigan will start selling two new license plates featuring the Pure Michigan tourism logo.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Woody Hansen wanted a fun hobby after he retired from teaching 20 years ago. He found that making maple syrup was a fun and easy way to have something to do that produced a sweet treat.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Consumers Energy signed a 19-million-dollar contract with Moran Iron Works in Presque Isle County.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  An Ellsworth based business that sells all Michigan made products is now being used by the Pure Michigan campaign.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Kid Rock fans can hear one of the songs off the Detroit musician's upcoming album on Michigan's official tourism website.

Monday, October 22, 2012  The state's Pure Michigan tourism campaign is holding a photo contest that offers a chance to be published in a travel guide.

Monday, September 24, 2012  The producers and sponsors of the "The Pure Michigan Statewide Singalong" say they hope to resolve a copyright dispute with the creators of the platinum hit song "Good Time" on which it is based.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The state's "Pure Michigan" tourism campaign is launching a $2.6 million fall advertising push and has revamped its website.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Secretary of State Ruth Johnson unveiled two new license plates Wednesday while making a rare visit to the Mackinac Bridge's South Tower, which stands more than 500 feet over the Straits of Mackinac.

Monday, May 07, 2012  It could be a devastating year for cherry growers and fruit processors here in Northern Michigan.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  The Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce released its list of the top ten businesses.  Each of the small businesses listed is vying for the Chamber's 2012 Small Business of the Year Award.

Monday, March 12, 2012  Monday, a new store opened at the Village of Boyne Mountain and everything inside is Michigan-made and geared to show off what the state has to offer.

Saturday, February 04, 2012  In a race of speed and endurance, snowmobiles revved up and ripped through Sault Ste. Marie Saturday for the 44th annual I-500 race. Governor Snyder waves the green flag.