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Yesterday at 5:50 PM  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The 2013 Cherry Capital Cup is coming to town this weekend and businesses all over Traverse City are looking forward to the large crowds it draws to the area.

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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Maples, a county owned non-profit skilled nursing facility faced Benzie County Commissioners Thursday morning with proposals on how they plan to pay tax payer money back to the county.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Traverse City Light and Power (TCL&P) and Cherryland Electric Cooperative are teaming up to provide a new program that will allow customers to invest in solar energy.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The House Agriculture Committee has begun work on a five-year farm bill that would make small cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program.

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.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Right now, the Leland Harbor Master Russell Dzuba says he's having to turn boaters away and for all intents and purposes, the channel is closed because there's not enough water to navigate through.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Boyne City School officials decided not to outsource their cleaning staff for the upcoming school year.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  7&4's Holly Baker stopped in Moomers to get the scoop on the new flavors and a little taste of Moomers history.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A grant of $503,592 has been approved by the MEDC to support the restoration of the Vogue Theatre.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Department continues to promote waste reduction, recycling and safe disposal options for residents of the County.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Mushroom lovers had a place to celebrate this weekend, the Mushroom Capital of the United States, right here in Northern Michigan.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  After several hours of interviews, Mayor Michael Estes called for a vote and the commission voted to select Jered Ottenwess, who is currently the City Manager in Ishpeming in the Upper Peninsula.

Friday, May 10, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Ludington-based health system made the announcement at a meeting this morning.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Holiday Inn West Bay in Traverse City has been undergoing multi-million dollar renovations.The hotel is transforming into a Holiday Inn Resort, the first of its kind in the Midwest.