December 2024

A winter retreat for Alger families

Nestled in the wooded hills of Alger County about 15 miles from Munising, Hiawatha Slopes in Rock River Township stands as a cherished winter retreat for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The hill, which has been in operation since the 1960s, continues to provide an affordable and welcoming space for downhill skiing, snowboarding, sledding and cross-country skiing — a rarity in today’s era of expensive winter sports.
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City begins posting video from meetings

The City of Munising has made strides in promoting government transparency and accessibility by introducing video recordings of some of its board and commission meetings. This initiative, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, involved upgrading the audio/visual system at City Hall to provide high-quality recordings that residents can view remotely.
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How the Christmas tree came to the United States

Many of our families and businesses have their Christmas trees beautifully decorated and on display for us to see and enjoy as the symbol of the Christmas season. The Christmas tree tradition may have come from the Middle Ages, if history is correct, when people in Germany and other European countries placed decorated evergreen trees in their homes or outside their doors during Christmas.
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