Community

Reintroducing Trooper Tom: The Heartbeat of Community Engagement in the Upper Peninsula

The Michigan State Police has a smiling face at the forefront of community outreach, and it’s a familiar one. Trooper Thomas Kinnunen, affectionately known as “Trooper Tom,” has recently been appointed as one of sixteen Community Service Troopers (CST) in Michigan. With a role dedicated to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the public, Trooper Tom is making a lasting impact on the communities he serves. The Munising Beacon first introduced Trooper Tom to readers back in January of 2024.
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Locals Join Thousands, Including Lt. Governor Gilchrist, for Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk

Local residents Marissa Ackerman Graves and her husband Mike Graves, from Munising, and Elisha Cripe and her husband Scott Cripe, from Au Train, made the approximate 120mile trip to St. Ignace on Labor Day to participate in the 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk. They were among an estimated 30,000 people who took part in the event, which included a special appearance by Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II whose participation in the event demonstrates its significance as a unifying experience for Michiganders.
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Treat yourself to some boredom

In the last decade, our society has made a huge shift from where we used to be, largely due to smartphones, technology, and all things entertainment. By this point, many of us feel the need to be constantly stimulated by scrolling social media, watching T.V., listening to music, podcasts or audiobooks, etcetera, and if we are not able to do these things for any extended period, we tend to feel anxious, annoyed, or even angry.
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