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Why do we?: Deadlines

Why do we set deadlines so early? Why is there a deadline at all? Deadlines are a key factor in getting the news to the public in a timely manner. The news outlet covers the event, writes the story and publishes it.
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Grants available for invasive species projects

Michigan’s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2023 funding cycle, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants. The program – a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture and Rural Development – is part of a statewide initiative launched in 2014 to help prevent, detect and control invasive species in Michigan.
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Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk draws massive crowds

Over 35,000 people crossed the Mackinac Bridge on foot, September 4, for the annual Labor Day Bridge Walk. The Mackinac Bridge Walk is an annual event that celebrates Labor Day. The walk is held on the Mackinac Bridge, the third-longest suspension span in the United States, which spans the Straits of Mackinac connecting the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan. The event has been held for over 60 years, and attracts thousands of people from all over the world.
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Briefs

Beacon reception today The Munising Beacon will be having a small reception at the Munising School Public Library at noon on Friday, Sept. 1 to celebrate our first printed edition.
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Grand Marais Chamber Questions

Considerable confusion regarding the Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce has disrupted the public in Northeast Alger County. The main question is whether or not the nonprofit even exists after a decade’s worth of not filing federal tax forms and a claim that the organization had dissolved itself at a special meeting.
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