October 2024

Injury bug costs Mustang runners a shot at conference title

Under a sun-drenched sky at the Dale Fountain cross country course in Banat, the Munising Mustang cross country teams competed at the Skyline Conference championships on Thursday, Oct. 10. Unfortunately for the Mustangs, the injury bug jumped up and bit both the boys and girls teams. The result was that injuries cost both teams the chance to win conference titles.
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Alger law enforcement is a network of collaboration

Like much of the Upper Peninsula, Alger County is a place of incredible natural beauty, home to attractions such as Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Laughing Whitefish Falls. With a population of nearly 9,000 people as well as 5,048 square miles of land, the county is served by a diverse group of law enforcement agencies that work hard to coordinate efforts to keep both residents and visitors safe.
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City of Munising powers up

The City of Munising recently completed the installation of two FLO fast chargers at Munising City Hall, making sustainable travel easier for locals and visitors alike. This initiative, in collaboration with the Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) and Upper Peninsula Power Co.
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